Summer is in full swing! Whether you’re heading to the beach, the cottage, or the park, simple sustainability swaps can keep you cool - while also reducing waste and single-use plastics!
We all know how important it is to stay hydrated on hot summer days. From water to ice coffee to lemonde, a reusable water bottle or tumbler is an easy way to stay cool and ditch the disposable plastics. We’re loving the colourful and BPA free Active Bottle from Kinto for water. Craving an ice coffee instead? Try the Travel Tumbler - it’ll keep your drink chilly for 6 hours! Just bring it to your favourite local coffee shop and ask them to fill it up.
For outdoor dining and picnics, consider ditching the plastic wrap and investing in reusable bowl covers instead! Simply pop the cotton cover over your bowl to keep moisture in (and flies out!). The covers can be washed and reused over and over again. We’ve got a variety of styles from our friends at Danica Designs.
Another easy way to cut down on single-use plastics on-the-go is to carry a reusable tote bag with you. Tuck one into your purse or backpack, so you can say no to plastic at checkout. We love these 100% cotton grocery totes from Danica. They’re lightweight and compact, taking up next to no space in your bag - so you can pick up those perfectly ripe Ontario strawberries you spotted at the farmers market.
Making the switch to reusable items doesn’t have to happen all at once. By making small, gradual changes, we can all slowly reduce our reliance on single-use plastics for a more sustainable summer (and fall, winter, and spring too!)