So much is geared around making our work days easier: takeaway coffee, tap and go transport cards, food courts for lunch. It’s easy to forget - or just not realise - how much plastic is involved in our day-to-day.
Here are our ideas for what to carry in your work bag to be prepared for a plastic-free day.
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You wake up, look at the clock, race out the door to catch the bus or train.
Instead of tapping on with your pre-loaded Opal card - tap and pay with your phone. There’s less of a chance of you losing it, too! -
You get to work, and now it’s coffee time!
This one’s an easy one, just reach into your bag and pull out a plastic free reusable coffee cup. Plus, it’ll help take the confusion out of knowing which coffee on the counter is yours. You can choose a fun one that matches your personal identity as well. -
Setting up a meeting?
Present circumstances not withstanding, instead of gathering everyone from multiple offices in one room, try for a Skype or virtual meeting on your phone or computer instead. You’ll save on transport costs and emissions - and a lot of the print-outs, post-its and other paraphernalia that can be included in a higher level meeting. -
Need to take notes during that meeting?
Eco stationery is having a moment we hope lasts forever, with a range of plastic free notebooks and pens that will help replace all the cheap plastic pens that seem to collect in our workspaces and offices! -
Lunch time!
Bringing your own, home-made lunch in plastic-free containers is the easiest way to bypass the substantial packaging that can come with a store-bought or takeaway meal. -
Headed to the food court instead?
Keep reusable, washable cutlery and drinking straws in your handbag and be assured of their cleanliness while you reduce your reliance on the plastic. -
Stopping for ice cream on the way home?
Opt for the ice cream cone instead of the disposable tub and spoon!
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