{"id":75059,"date":"2023-04-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-01-11T09:56:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T14:56:50","slug":"5-ways-to-reduce-plastic-waste-in-your-purchases","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/economics-101\/climate-change\/5-ways-to-reduce-plastic-waste-in-your-purchases\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste in Your Purchases"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/shopping\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Shopping<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">5 Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste in Your Purchases<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Sarah Lazarovic<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/TD-2023-04-17T132606.478.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"A shopper reduces single-use plastic waste by bringing their own bags and buying packaging-free produce.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/TD-2023-04-17T132606.478.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/TD-2023-04-17T132606.478.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/TD-2023-04-17T132606.478.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=5 Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste in Your Purchases &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/economics-101\/climate-change\/5-ways-to-reduce-plastic-waste-in-your-purchases\/\">\n        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<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published April 17, 2023 \u2022 4 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>And while recycling programs can help, the OECD found that only nine percent of the world&#8217;s plastic waste is effectively recycled, with Canada even lower at six percent, and the majority of Canadian plastics (82 percent) ending up in landfills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global plastic production doubled from 2000 to 2022, according to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The federal government introduced a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/environment-climate-change\/news\/2022\/12\/change-is-here-canadas-ban-on-certain-harmful-single-use-plastics-starts-to-take-effect-this-month.html\">ban on harmful single-use plastics<\/a>, which started to come into effect in December 2022. The ban prohibits the manufacture and import of checkout bags, cutlery, food containers, stir sticks, and most straws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s estimated the ban will eliminate over 1.3 million tonnes of hard-to-recycle plastic and 22,000 tonnes of plastic pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As harmful single-use plastics are phased out in Canada, we can all contribute to reducing plastic pollution and protecting biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-here-are-five-ways-to-lower-plastic-waste-in-our-live\">Here are five ways to lower plastic waste in our live:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Find new-to-you and pre-loved goods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to reduce plastic consumption is to limit buying new products and opt for gently used items from thrift stores, secondhand groups, friends, or neighbours. Not only will this help the planet, but it will also save you money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. BYOE\u2014bring your own everything<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, maybe you don&#8217;t want to schlep <em>everything <\/em>around with you, but carrying these small items on long days away from home can make a difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list default is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>A refillable water bottle<\/strong>: Canadians discard over five million plastic water bottles daily. Consider a lightweight collapsible bottle or cup if you\u2019re limited on space. And if you must grab a drink on the go, know that aluminum cans are infinitely recyclable, with a 75 percent recycling rate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>A reusable tote bag<\/strong>: In the past, Canadians have used over 15 billion plastic bags annually. Bring your own bag to help cut that number down. But remember: Even reusable bags require resources to produce, so your best bet is something sturdy, packable, and stylish. It needn\u2019t be expensive or high-fashion, just something you like and will want to use again and again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>A reusable cutlery set<\/strong>: Limit waste from takeout and fast food dining by carrying your own cutlery set.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Buy the thing, leave the package<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s what&#8217;s inside that counts, so why bother with a plastic package if you don&#8217;t have to? Instead of packing your fruits and veggies into flimsy plastic produce bags, toss them into your reusable, washable tote. (Whether you use the plastic bag or not, you&#8217;ll still need to give them a good wash when you get home.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can&#8217;t find what you need without packaging? Consider leaving the package at the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smaller grocers are often happy to take back styrofoam produce palettes to reuse, while larger stores will likely have a more streamlined and effective recycling regimen than the one you have at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Support \u201cgreen&#8221; businesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes a bit of effort, but researching your favourite retailers&#8217; environmental practices and supporting the businesses with good ones goes a long way. Here are some things to look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list default is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Shipping policies<\/strong>: Look for low- or no-plastic shipping packaging that is biodegradable, compostable, or reusable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Buyback and repair programs:<\/strong>&nbsp;Many retailers claim to produce durable clothing and home goods, but you know they mean it when they\u2019re willing to pay you for used items that they can divert to secondhand markets or when they\u2019ll repair damaged items for low or no fees.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Minimal or refillable packaging:&nbsp;<\/strong>Minimal, durable, or refillable packaging is an elegant solution to excess waste, and home cleaning and beauty companies in Canada are getting in on the game. Look for refillable deodorant and dental floss, reusable steel safety razors with replaceable blades, shampoo bars, and laundry tabs, flakes or strips that skip the bottles altogether.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. When you can&#8217;t avoid it, try to use recyclable plastic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Can&#8217;t find a better alternative to plastic? Try for plastics that are recyclable in your community. For instance, if your town doesn&#8217;t recycle black plastic, look for restaurants that use compostable alternatives, like biodegradable paper-based packaging, or that provide plastic packaging you can reuse at home or easily recycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-l\">Be careful not to \u201cwishcycle\u201d \u2014 that is, toss uncertain items into your recycling bin that can cause extra costs and contamination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With these small changes, we can all shift towards sustainable, reusable options and do our part for a cleaner, greener planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse834a1009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse834a1009\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57738-834a1009\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Things our lawyers want you to know\"><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse834a1009\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>This article is intended as general information only and is not to be relied upon as constituting legal, financial or other professional advice. 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