Ideas - Plastic-Free Dunfermline

Toiletries
We are lucky that there are already lots of plastic-free alternatives for keeping ourselves clean.
It is just a matter of trying them and finding the ones that work for you. Often plastic-free alternatives use far less chemicals, so it is better for us as well as for the environment.

Cleaning
In supermarkets you can buy so many cleaning products available for every job you could possibly imagine. Each of them tends to come in a big plastic spray bottle.
Actually, the basics of cleaning are in two plastic-free products – clear malt vinegar and bicarbonate of soda (also called baking soda). You can buy clear malt vinegar in glass bottles in most supermarkets. Bicarbonate of soda is sold in cardboard boxes in Savers.

Out and About
It's easier when you are at home to cut down on your single-use plastic. When you are out and about, single-use plastic is everywhere because it is so convenient. Whether it is buying something for lunch, or getting a cup of coffee, almost everything comes in plastic. So here are some suggestions for how to be prepared before you leave the house, to avoid lots of unnecessary single-use plastic.
If you take a few minutes before you leave the house to decide which of these to take with you, you’ll be more successful than you think at keeping your plastic waste down when you are out and about.

Food
Our lives have become dominated by convenience culture. With convenience comes PLASTIC! Loads of it.
Reducing food-related plastic means shopping in several shops and spending a little time at home making things. Local shops and cafes are the best places to find plastic-free options and you will be investing in the local community. Here are some ideas for reducing the amount of single-use plastic that you use.

Recipes
Creative ideas to make your meals more sustainable.
Recipes were collected and tested by members of Plastic-free Dunfermline.
If you wish to submit a recipe or any ideas, don't hesitate to contact us!