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#plasticfreejuly week 1 round up

On twitter for #plasticfreejuly I have been sharing daily companies or ideas that have helped me reduce plastic.
And follow me on @jojolw
Here is my weekly round up.

Day 1 Enjoying a #plasticfree #decaf #brew with @brewteaco
Loose leaf and no plastic packaging


Day 2 Funky Soap Shop for my face soap and shampoo bar (mum #hack - nits don't like tea tree so this one is my shampoo bar of choice for all the family 😁)


Day 3 kids bamboo toothbrushes sold by @EKOearth_
Good size of brush for little mouths
#parenting


Day 4 @WonkyVegBoxes for (mostly) #plasticfree fruit and veggies delivered to my door.
Also 👍 for reducing #foodwaste and donating to food banks



Day 5 Remembering to take a reusable bag to the shops. Keep a small fold-up one in your handbag/car/hung up by your keys.

Day 6 Remembering to take your own cup or mug to places that only give you disposables.
Added benefit is knowing which your cup is at toddler groups!

Day 7 @EarthwiseGirls for reusable sanitary towels, mooncups and other ethical hygiene products.

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