Theresa May has announced an action plan to eradicate all avoidable plastic waste in the UK by 2042, saying we will look back on plastic waste as "one of the great environmental scourges of our time". And although it may be a while before we see the proposed plastic-free aisles or produce in our supermarkets, there are several things you can do to help reduce your own plastic use and help the environment. We've rounded up ten things you can do every day to protect our planet – and maybe even save some money while you're at it.
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Refuse single-use plastics
Straws, cling film, plastic cotton buds, plastic cutlery and plastic cups are all things we use without a second thought, but did you know it could take over 450 years for these items to decompose? Think again when it comes to taking single-use plastics, and instead look for biodegradable or reusable alternatives, such as stainless steel straws, cotton buds with paper stalks, or proper cutlery.