When I first agreed to this challenge to limit my use of plastic for a day, I was a little unsure of how it would go. When I stopped to think about how much plastic I actually use day to day, it really added up! But Grove Collaborative made it SO easy. I was able to browse their website and select items that I knew I would use on a daily basis; cleaners in reusable glass bottles, silicone straws, produce bags… the list goes on!
I was pleasantly surprised to find that even after the challenge was over, it was easier to reduce my daily use of single-use plastic and I’ve continued to rely on Grove to make it happen.
Here’s a list of items I can’t imagine going a day without now:
+ reusable sandwich bags for fresh fruit and veggies on the go
+ silicone straws for my morning (okay, and afternoon) iced coffee
+ the multi-use cleaner in my trusty glass spray bottle
+ microfiber cloths for quite literally *everything*
The biggest challenge for me is changing my way of thinking and remembering it’s the little things that add up to creating less plastic waste. Sometimes I forget to bring my produce bags along with me to the grocery store or I reach for the plastic zip bags because they’re easy to throw away. We don’t have have to be perfect every day, but just making the commitment to be more aware of my single-use plastic consumption goes such a long way! It’s truly been such rewarding journey!
So, are you ready to join the challenge with us? Grove is offering a FREE starter kit with any purchase, so it’s easier than ever to make a change!
