Plastic Free July is a global movement that encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to work towards reducing their consumption of single-use plastics.
As Bristol’s oldest health food store, here at Wild Oats, we are always looking for ways to make more sustainable choices.
Why Plastic Free?
As a versatile, useful, and cheap material, plastic has found its way into almost everything. The issue is that petrochemical plastics (common synthetic plastics made from fossil fuels) never fully degrade. Around half of all plastic items produced are for single use. This means a very fast-growing build-up of it in the environment.
Wild Oats top tips to avoid single-use plastics this Plastic-Free July & beyond:
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1. Carry reusable shopping bags
Keep a reusable bag handy to avoid using single-use plastic bags when shopping.
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2. Ditch disposable water bottles
Invest in a reusable water bottle and refill it throughout the day.
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3. Choose sustainable food storage
Invest in reusable food storage options like beeswax wraps, silicone food covers, or glass containers, instead of using plastic wrap or sandwich bags.
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4. Embrace refillable solutions
Seek out local shops that offer refill stations for household cleaning products, toiletries, and personal care items. Refilling
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5. Choose loose produce
Opt for loose fruits and vegetables instead of pre-packaged options. Consider using reusable produce bags, or simply placing them directly in your shopping basket.
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6. Bring your own reusable utensils
Carry a set of reusable cutlery, including a metal straw, when buying takeaway food.
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7. Explore Plastic-Free toiletries
Switch to plastic-free alternatives for personal care items, such as shampoo bars, soap bars, bamboo toothbrushes, and plastic-free dental floss.
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8. Use sustainable coffee cups
Carry a reusable coffee cup to your favourite café, as disposable coffee cups are difficult to recycle.
Wild Oats is your one-stop shop for sustainable and healthy living.
Visit us in-store on 9-11 Lower Redland Road, Bristol
You will find everything you need at Wild Oats from loose organic fruit and vegetables, bulk refill foods, toiletries, cleaning products, plus more.