Put pressure on manufacturers.

Choose clothing made from natural fibers. When possible, choose clothing and textiles made of natural materials, like cotton and wool

Support a plastic bag tax or ban.

recycling is still important to reduce the footprint of our waste stream. To sort through what can and can’t go in the bin, check out the number on the bottom of your containers. Most beverage and liquid cleaner bottles will be #1 (PET), which is commonly accepted by most curbside recycling companies

Purchase items secondhand. The shine of new toys, trinkets, and electronic gadgets wears off fast.

Boycott microbeads. Those little plastic scrubbers found in so many beauty products—facial scrubs, toothpaste, body washes—might look harmless, but their tiny size allows them to slip through water-treatment plants. Unfortunately, they also look just like food to some marine animals. Opt for products with natural exfoliants, like oatmeal or salt, instead.

Stop buying bottled water. Each year, close to 20 billion plastic bottles are tossed in the trash. Carry a reusable bottle in your bag, and you’ll save money and plastic—you may also be making the safer choice by sticking with tap water.

Half of all plastic produced is for throwaway items that are used once and then chucked: grocery bags, plastic wrap, disposable cutlery, straws, coffee-cup lids. Take note of how often you rely on single-use plastics and replace them with reusable versions

We need to tackle the lifecycle of plastics, enable the deployment of alternatives and stop plastic pollution leaking into the environment. Refill and reuse systems must become far more prevalent. We must encourage the private sector to innovate, take responsibility and finance an end to plastic pollution.

To reduce plastic waste, I initiated a campaign in my school where we collected plastic bottles and made eco-bricks. We also conducted an awareness drive for students to switch to tiffins and water bottles that are not made of plastic. I believe that when youth take the lead, the change becomes faster and stronger!"Plastic doesn’t decompose for hundreds of years. It's harming our animals, oceans, and even our health. We must say no to plastic bags and yes to sustainable habits like carrying cloth bags, refusing plastic cutlery, and supporting plastic-free products. Let’s make this Earth cleaner for ourselves and future generations!"