Subtopic 1: Refuse, reduce

Prevention is the best way to stop plastics from their source. The simplest way to reduce plastic waste is to avoid unnecessary and single-use plastics, support businesses that are reducing plastic waste, and reuse existing plastic.

• Say no to disposable plastic cutlery, plastic straws, and other single-use plastics.
• Avoid plastics that cannot be recycled if other alternatives exist.
• Avoid products with excess or unnecessary plastic packaging.
• Adopt reusable items such as water bottles, shopping bags, keep cups, and travel cutlery.