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Starbucks is eliminating straws - The Starbucks franchise is reportedly taking measures to cut back on plastic waste.

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Starbucks is eliminating straws - The coffee company intends to eliminate plastic straws entirely from their locations all over the globe by 2020. The decision is estimated to cut more than one billion plastic straws a year.

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Plastic straws - Follow in Starbucks' footsteps and stop using plastic straws. 

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Reusable bags - Bring your own bags to the grocery store.

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Plastic bottles - Avoid plastic bottles—go for glass instead.

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Reusable bottle - Buy your own reusable water bottle or coffee mug, which you can take everywhere.

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Farmers market - Opt for buying fruits and veggies from the farmers market, where they don’t come wrapped in plastic.

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Tap water - Drink tap water whenever possible.

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Chewing gum - Give up gum, as it is made with synthetic rubber.

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Laundry detergent - Buy detergent that comes in cardboard boxes instead of plastic containers.

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Work items - Buy groceries in bulk as much as you can, using a reusable container or bag.

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Frozen food - Avoid purchasing frozen food as they’re generally packaged in plastic.

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Takeout food - When picking up takeout food, bring your own container.

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Disposable diapers - If you have babies: use cloth diapers instead of disposable ones.

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Fresh bread - Go to bakeries that package their bread in paper.

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Cheese and ham - Buy your cheese and cold meats from the deli so you can have them wrapped in paper.

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Air freshener - Avoid air fresheners: light a candle or incense instead.

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Dish soap - Use bar soap to wash dishes.

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Shower soap - Use bar soap instead of liquid shower gel.

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Milk - Always buy milk in paper cartons.

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Compost - Compost your own organic trash.

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Storing food - Use aluminium instead of zipper storage bags, like Ziploc, to store things in the fridge.

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Matches - Use matches instead of plastic lighters.

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Cutting board - Opt for wood or glass boards instead of plastic ones.

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Gatherings - Use real cutlery, cups, and plates for parties, not disposable ones.

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Batteries - Go for rechargeable batteries instead of single-use ones.

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Yogurt - Make your own yogurt at home.

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Folders - Use paper folders instead of plastic ones.

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Cleaning products - Use natural cleaning cloths, not plastic scrubbers and sponges.

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Homemade toothpaste - Make your own toothpaste. 

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Deodorant - Baking soda is a great deodorant alternative.

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Clean up - Pick up litter, especially near the ocean!

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