The waste we produce as humans remains a significant obstacle in taking care of our planet. When you think about how many household products are stored in plastic containers, that number comes as no surprise.
Your commitment to sustainability can start with how you dispose of plastic waste. The team at Dial® is here to raise awareness around recycled plastic and other sustainable options and help you understand how you might reduce your plastic use.
The amount of waste humans generates calls for immediate action to reduce our use of plastic. But where do you start, and how can you make a difference? Here are some simple tips on how to reduce plastic use in your everyday life.
Refillable products are a great way to directly combat overusing plastic. Instead of using a bottle of hand soap and then throwing it away, refill it with Dial® refillable hand soap. One 52oz liquid refill can fill up 6+ Dial® 7.5oz pump bottles allowing you to refill multiple soap dispensers throughout your house. This allows you to use less plastic since you don’t need to buy a new dispenser every time you run out of soap, and it is more cost effective. Find your favorite Dial® scent or try a new one with our liquid refillable or foaming refillable hand soaps. For more benefits on why you should use Dial® refillable hand soap, read our blog, 5 Reasons to Use Refillable Hand Soap at Home.
Reusable containers made of plastic, glass, steel, or another durable material are great alternatives to disposable plastics. Store food and other items in reusable containers and then wash them so they’re ready for reuse the next day. The same goes for water bottles, cleaners, straws, and more. When storing food, keep in mind that you can substitute single-use food plastic food storage wrap with reusable choices such as beeswax wrap or silicone to reduce your plastic waste production.
When you decide which products to buy off the shelves, know that some product packaging may be made with some percentage of recycled plastic, often called PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled). Recycled plastic packaging repurposes old plastic which may reduce the plastic waste that ends up in our landfills and oceans. Excluding the cap and pumps, Dial® liquid and foaming hand soap bottles are made with 100% recycled plastic bottles.
While it may seem more convenient for you to buy water in plastic bottles, this may be one of the biggest culprits in excessive plastic use. In place of these single-use plastic bottles, invest in a reusable water bottle. Aside from their sustainability, they’re also durable, some can regulate temperature, and they may be more affordable in the long run.
You can help achieve an eco-friendly lifestyle by being conscious of both your purchasing decisions and your waste disposal habits. By using Dial® refillable liquid and foaming hand soaps, you’re using less single-use plastic in your household, meaning less waste.
With these tips, you can master how to use less plastic. Discover more Dial® products and be sure to check out the full line of Dial® hand soaps, bar soaps, and body washes today.