Plastic-free living requires careful and conscientious consumer choices. Here are more ideas to help you along the journey. 1. Burn beeswax or other natural candles to scent your home, instead of air fresheners. Just make sure to avoid palm oil in the ingredient list. 2. Choose kids’ toys carefully, opting for wood, fabric, paper, and rubber as much as possible. Buy recycled paper coloring books, wooden paintbrushes with natural fibers, pencil crayons and wax crayons…
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