There's no escaping plastic...

It's impossible to avoid 100% of plastic, even the most perfect zero wasters can't do it! Plastic is everywhere so do your best to avoid plastic but don't sweat being perfect. These 20+ items that contain hidden plastic BUT you can still live zero waste while using plastic. How do you live low waste?

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Videos mentioned/recommended:
Plastic I still use as an environmentalist:    • Plastic I still use in my zero waste home....  
How Big Tire ruined public transportation for us all:    • The conspiracy that RUINED public transpor...  
The TRUTH about bioplastics:    • THE TRUTH ABOUT BIOPLASTICS // are bioplas...  
Toxins in our period products:    • Our period products are poisoning us...or ...  
Which single-use material is the best?    • Which material is the best? Let's talk all...  
Zero waste gift wrapping ideas:    • Low waste gift wrapping ideas for a zero w...  
What is Tetrapak?    • The TRUTH about Tetrapak...is it actually ...  
What is downcycling?    • RECYCLING VS DOWNCYCLING VS UPCYCLING...wh...  

Timestamps:
00:00 - It's okay if you use plastic
00:59 - Floss
1:38 - Gum
2:20 - Tires
3:44 - Polyester
4:53 - Tape
5:13 - Festival bracelets
6:06 - Some bioplastics
7:07 - Tea Bags
7:41 - Glitter
8:43 - Tampons and pads
9:38 - Wipes
10:25 - Tin cans?!?
11:35 - Cigarettes
11:54 - Some money
12:18 - Wrapping paper
13:08 - Sponges
13:43 - Produce stickers
14:25 - Bandages
14:59 - Nail polish
15:39 - Drink cartons
16:41 - Receipts
17:26 - Paint
17:54 - Laundry sheets
18:36 - Dryer sheets
18:54 - More!!
19:34 - Bloopers

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