5 swaps to replace plastic in your household

Plastic reality

Based on findings from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), 300 millions tonnes of plastic are produced every year. And sadly, only 9% of it is actually recycled and 12% of it is incinerated. Meaning, the remaining of the waste is either found in our landfills or our environment. So it comes to no surprise that plastic is found everywhere and in everything. Including our foods. A study carried out by UK researchers concluded that the average person eats 70,000 microplastics annually. Wow! A rude awakening, isn’t it? But let’s not get disheartened. There are so many ways we can contribute to change these facts around. And this week, we are sharing with you simple household swaps that are so easy to make you won’t even realise, yet have significant benefits to our planet. 

Now that we have settled that plastic is not fantastic,
Let's get enthusiastic about these following tips.

Easy swaps

This week’s Tuesday Tips focuses on household items that can be replaced with eco-friendly alternatives. Making these sustainable swaps will guarantee you to save money AND time by having to replace them less often. 

Cleaning

1. Instead of plastic dish sponge, opt for a biodegradable dish sponge.

2. Instead of plastic dish brush, opt for a biodegradable dish brush that also has a replaceable brush head

3. Instead of single-use paper towels, opt for reusable cotton paper towels

Preserving food

1. Instead of single-use plastic wrap (such as Gladwrap), opt for reusable wax or cotton wraps 

2. Instead of single-use sandwich bags (such as Ziplog bags), opt for reusable silicone bags

But before we go, we obviously won't leave before sharing where to find these alternatives around Hong Kong. It's so great to see that there are so many stores around our city that supports a sustainable lifestyle. And actually, a few of them have already partnered with on our app!

Slowood HK

Greenstore HK

Delightfully Green

Live Zero HK

Bamboa

EcoConcepts HK

Finally, for more household tips make sure to check out this blog.

Thank you CHOMP family for continuing to be part of not only our food saving missions, but our planet saving one too!