And, these days it couldn't be easier to ditch single-use plastic — there are so many brands offering reusable alternatives that are more affordable and much better looking than plastic bags anyway.

They’re the most popular throwaway option in places with plastic-straw bans. 3. Silicone This material provides a popular soft alternative to metal reusable straws. One company has developed a ...

However, there are reusable options that can work just as well. In place of plastic bags and wrap, wax wrap is an eco-friendly alternative that can be used, washed and reused for about a year ...

A reusable water bottle can also save you money and help the environment by cutting down on single-use plastics in the long run: around 14 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean annually ...

Takeaways told 'use less plastic' Over 900 million tonnes of food wasted each year A key factor, she said, was that the reusable tins were grant-funded, and cost nothing to the businesses.