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Chips, biscuits, fruits and even yogurts oftenly come in plastic packaging. Did you know that 40% of plastic-based packaging is only viable for single usage, meaning that 40% of the plastic-based packaging is then discarded after a single use. EPA has estimated the total amount of 14.5 million plastic-based packaging produced in 2018. As 80% of plastic packaging ends up in landfills, plastic-based packaging is harmful for the environment. No worries, we have listed down several alternatives to decrease the production of plastic-based packaging.
A. Food Packaging
Bagasse is an eco-friendly alternative for plastic-based packaging. Bagasse packaging is ethically sourced, as the extraction of the sugarcane juice leaves sugarcane stalk to waste, the pulp of the sugarcane stalk is transformed into a single-use-biodegradable packaging. Bagasse biodegrades within 30 to 90 days. Bagasse are often sold via e-commerce within a price range of Rp.2.000-6.700 per piece (price differs on the quality and the sizing of each Bagasse).
1. Bagasse
Beeswax wrap is sustainably sourced, primarily used as a replacement for single-use plastic wrap. Beeswax wrap is reusable as a sustainable food wrap, since the product hinders single-use plastic wrap. This reusable food wrap is made from organic cotton with a combination of ethically sourced beeswax. Jojoba oil and tree resin, therefore the manufacturing of the food wrap is secured ethically. Beeswax wrap is reusable, therefore, an exposure of water and a hint of mild and or naturally sourced liquid, and giving it a good scrub then rinsing it off to dry, will secure the hygienity of the beeswax wrap. Beeswax wraps are completely biodegradable, in fact within a month these beeswax wraps are already broken down entirely in the environment. Beeswax wraps are often sold via e-commerce within a price range of Rp95.000 - Rp120.000 per three pc, however these beeswax wraps are also DIY-able.
2. Beeswax Wrap
Billions of single-use cutlery sets get disposed of each year, and of course, as expected, it all ends up in our environment. Carrying out your own cutlery set eases you to maintain hygiene, and efficiency in consuming food. Bringing your own cutlery set does help reduce the effects of the plastic crisis. How so, you may ask. Here, sustainable cutlery sets are reusable, meaning that it’s environmentally friendly, and second, the quality of its hygienist is reassured.
B. Cutlery Set
Good news for fans of collecting everything-vintage!! Vintage cutlery sets are being sold via e-commerce and local thrift stores! You can purchase vintage cutlery sets to take a part in ending the plastic crisis. Vintage cutlery sets are manufactured by a variety of stainless steel cutlery retailers. Obviously, vintage cutlery are made from sustainable silverware in which are silver-plated. I know right, WOW!. Purchases of vintage cutlery sets do also reduce chances of a major increase of waste for the environment. Therefore, we can further conclude that not only do vintage cutlery sets are aesthetically pleasing, purchases of them promote a better tomorrow! Vintage cutlery sets are mostly sold in local thrift markets, like pasar loak Jatinegara, Kebayoran Flea market, and lastly pasar Senen. For more information for the location of local flea markets, feel free to check the link attached down below.
Wooden cutlery sets are bamboo-based cutlery sets that allow you to consume hygienically and ethically as these wood-based cutlery sets are ethically sourced. The manufacturing of the bamboo utensils are derived from local farmers and are later then shaped into the acquired shape. Next off, the shaped-bamboos are polished to enhance the details of the cutlery set. Not only does using bamboo cutlery promote a more sustainable lifestyle, purchases of reusable bamboo cutlery set support products that are produced by the hands of locals. Bamboo cutlery sets are also sold via e-commerce within a price range of Rp65.000 - Rp200.00, the price range is based on the production and quality of the set promoted.
1. Bamboo Set
2. Vintage Set
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Plastic bags are one of the most polluting waste produced that ends up in landfills. Plastic bags are very essential in our daily lives, from shopping, to carrying items, plastic bags eases us to hold different items at once. But fear not, as these bags are very essential in everyone’s lives, we have already prepared alternatives for plastic bags.
C. Reusable Bag
Tote bags are found nearly everywhere, however did you know that tote bags are more environmentally friendly than plastic bags. Canvas tote bags are sourced from cotton, in which the material itself is biodegradable and compostable. There are so many choices to pick when it comes to purchasing canvas tote bags! From a high to low end retail store they sell and purchase tote bags as a good or a bonus. The usage of canvas tote bags promote a safer environment as canvas tote bags produce less worry for the future, and canvas tote bags decrease the demand of plastic bags, meaning that an expected decrease in plastic waste would occur as the usage of canvas tote bags increases. Canvas tote bags are purchasable via a variety of ecommerce, within the price range of Rp18.000 - Rp. 100.000, price differs from the quality, size, shape and other factors of the canvas tote bag being offered.
1. Canvas Tote
Cassava-bags are a biodegradable and compostable alternative to plastic bags as they are more similar to plastic bags themselves rather than canvas tote bags. These cassava-based bags are light in weight and opaque in color, therefore its transparency and how it’s presented is similar to premium plastic bags. Its function is exactly the same as the usual plastic bags you see around. These cassava bags promote a change in trend in which as these bags experience an increase in demand, the providing of its supply will impact the environment as this promotes a greener tomorrow. Cassava bags demand decreases the production of plastic bags, therefore, there will be a reduction in the urgent matters of plastic crisis. Bio cassava bags are usually available within ecommerce. Bio cassava bags are usually sold within a price range of Rp650 - Rp2.000 per piece.
2. Cassava Bag
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