How to Keep Living with Less Plastic

Suchetan Das
How to Keep Living with Less Plastic
How's

Plastic Free July going for you? We hope you’ve made a few simple swaps this month. Even small changes matter, especially when you consider that over 400 million tonnes of plastic waste are produced globally each year, and 8–10 million tonnes end up polluting our oceans, harming marine life and entering our food chain.

While July is ending, your plastic free journey doesn’t have to. Each conscious choice you make continues to create a real difference.

At Ecoconsious, we believe living with less plastic is possible. It all starts with simple, mindful steps that add up over time.


Start with Simple Swaps to Reduce Plastic Use

Imagine your day from morning to night. What’s the first thing you use? Perhaps your toothbrush. Now imagine if it were made of natural bamboo instead of plastic – compostable, renewable, and just as effective. That’s already one less piece of plastic entering a landfill, and you’re starting your day with it. 

As you leave for work or your morning walk, you carry a reusable water bottle made of bamboo or steel instead of buying bottled water. You sip your coffee from your own bamboo mug rather than disposable cups lined with hidden plastic. You shop with reusable bags tucked neatly into your handbag, refusing single-use plastic bags without hesitation.

These are the quiet yet powerful choices that define plastic-free living. They’re not grand gestures, but daily habits that feel good, look beautiful, and help to minimise plastic usage in daily lives.

 

Reimagine Convenience: It Doesn’t Have to Cost the Earth

Convenience is one of the biggest reasons it feels so hard to reduce our plastic usage. Plastic products come ready-made and make life easier, but it’s crucial to remember that this habit of choosing convenience today will cost us dearly in the future.

But cutting down on plastic doesn’t always require drastic changes. Small, conscious swaps in your daily routine can make a big difference over time.

For example, when you’re packing lunch for work, college or travel, replace cling film or disposable containers with a bamboo cutlery set. This reusable cutlery set keeps your food safe while reducing waste, while adding too.

Or when you’re grabbing a smoothie on the go, refuse plastic straws. Carry a bamboo straw in your bag, or you can use this sipper. Every time you say no to single-use plastics, you’re reminding yourself and others that convenience should never come at the cost of our planet.

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Two Shaveco Bamboo husk razor with a beige handle and green and white packaging that highlights eco-friendliness and biodegradable features.
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Set of three Shaveco bamboo husk razors on a white background with green leaves in the corner.
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Disposable Bamboo Husk Razor for Men with Set of 1 Free Cartridge
Disposable Bamboo Husk Razor for Men with Set of 1 Free Cartridge
Disposable Bamboo Husk Razor for Men with Set of 1 Free Cartridge
Two Shaveco bamboo husk razors are placed on a light surface with green leaves in the background
Two Shaveco Bamboo husk razor with a beige handle and green and white packaging that highlights eco-friendliness and biodegradable features.
A Shaveco bamboo husk razor is placed on a white circular box with white background. It comes with 3 blade precision.
2 Shaveco bamboo husk razors are placed in different angles with a text highlighting its benefits like - hypoallergenic, safe, smooth shave, minimized irritation.
One Shaveco Bamboo husk razor is made using 70% bamboo husk and 30% composite resin while blades are made with stainless steel.
2 Shaveco bamboo husk razors with 3 blade precision is placed on white background.
Bamboo razor is better than plastic and metal razor. the differences are based on material, eco-friendliness, sensitiveness, grip comfort and disposal.
Set of three Shaveco bamboo husk razors on a white background with green leaves in the corner.
Set of four Shaveco bamboo husk razors on a white background with greenery in the background.
Disposable Bamboo Husk Razor for Men with Set of 1 Free Cartridge
Disposable Bamboo Husk Razor for Men with Set of 1 Free Cartridge

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Choose to Buy Less to Buy Better

One of the simplest ways to keep living with less plastic is to buy in bulk and choose products with minimal or plastic-free packaging. Fill your reusable containers with grains, spices, or cleaning essentials at local organic stores.

You can even make your own homemade cleaners plastic free with vinegar, baking soda, and lemon, and if you’re tight on time, you can use our lemon fresh dishwasher with coconut-based surfactants. It’s safe for your family and the environment.

At Ecoconsious, our bamboo bottles, mugs, razors, oral care products, and toxin-free tissues are designed to be durable, compostable, and rooted in nature. We aim to provide eco friendly products in India that support your journey towards sustainable living.

 

Living with Less Plastic is a Journey 

Every bottle you refill, every cup you carry, and every plastic bag you refuse creates ripples that inspire others. You’re not just one person making a small change; you’re part of a much bigger movement choosing health and purpose over convenience.

At Ecoconsious, we’re proud that over 25,000 Indian households have joined this journey, keeping tonnes of plastic out of our landfills and oceans. For us, this isn’t just business. It’s about creating products that are kind to the earth while supporting local artisans along the way.

Plastic Free July might be ending, but this journey doesn’t end here. Every small swap you make takes us closer to a cleaner, kinder world, and we’re grateful to walk this path with you.

FAQs 

How can we use less plastic in our lives?

Living a less plastic life means reducing single-use plastic items in your daily routine. Start by carrying your own reusable water bottles, like bamboo, a cloth bag, and a bamboo or steel straw. Avoid buying products with heavy plastic packaging. Choose fresh fruits and vegetables instead of packaged ones. Switch to bamboo toothbrushes and bar soaps to reduce plastic in the bathroom. Remember, small changes lead to a big environmental impact over time.

How Can We Use Less Plastic in Our Lives?

To use less plastic, bring your own bags and containers while shopping. Buy groceries in bulk to avoid multiple plastic packets. Replace plastic kitchen storage jars with glass or stainless steel containers. Use soap bars, shampoo bars, and natural loofahs instead of bottled products and plastic scrubbers. Choose cotton or linen clothing over synthetic fabrics to avoid microplastic pollution. Every plastic-free choice makes a difference.

How to Go 100% Plastic Free?

Going 100% plastic free is challenging but possible with commitment. First, audit your daily plastic use and identify areas to replace. Switch to bamboo toothbrushes, metal razors, and compostable garbage bags. Avoid packaged foods and cook fresh meals stored in steel or glass. Make natural cleaning products using baking soda and vinegar to avoid plastic bottles. Opt for natural fibre clothes, bamboo combs, and reusable menstrual products. Join plastic-free communities for support. Remember, aiming for near zero plastic is better than no effort at all.

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