{"id":2297,"date":"2026-05-01T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/?p=2297"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:28:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:28:27","slug":"easy-eco-habits-tips-and-tricks-for-when-life-gets-busy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/easy-eco-habits-tips-and-tricks-for-when-life-gets-busy\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Eco Habits: Tips and Tricks for When Life Gets Busy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1664px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" title=\"May Blog Post (3)\" src=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/May-Blog-Post-3.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/May-Blog-Post-3-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/May-Blog-Post-3-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/May-Blog-Post-3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/May-Blog-Post-3-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/May-Blog-Post-3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring has a way of speeding everything up. Calendars fill, evenings stretch longer, weekends disappear, and before we know it, the habits we started earlier in the year begin to slip. Eco-friendly intentions are often the first to go, not because we don\u2019t care, but because we\u2019re busy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that sustainability doesn\u2019t require doing more. It simply requires maintaining the habits with the greatest impact. This May, instead of overhauling your routine, focus on the small, high-impact choices that fit easily into everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25.35;--minFontSize:25.35;line-height:1.5;\"><h3 class=\"p2\"><strong>1. Make Reusable Bags the Default <\/strong><\/h3><\/p><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An estimated 5 trillion plastic bags are used worldwide each year (United Nations Environment Programme), and most are used for just minutes before being discarded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of relying on memory when life gets hectic, build a system:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a foldable reusable bag in every handbag or backpack<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store extras in your car<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put them back immediately after unpacking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it\u2019s automatic, it doesn\u2019t feel like effort, and it prevents countless single-use bags over time. Plus, tote bags and other reusable solutions offer an outlet for personal expression and style. There are many designs and materials to choose from, making it a fun way to reduce single-use plastics. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25.35;--minFontSize:25.35;line-height:1.5;\"><h3 class=\"p2\"><strong>\u00a02. Don\u2019t Drop the Refillable Water Bottle<\/strong><\/h3><\/p><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 1 million plastic bottles are purchased every minute globally (UN Environment Programme). As temperatures rise and we\u2019re out more often, convenience becomes tempting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect this habit by making it routine:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your bottle near your phone, keys, and wallet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store a spare in the car or at work<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash it during your usual evening tidy-up<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s one of the simplest ways to reduce plastic consistently without changing your schedule. As with tote bags, bottles come in all shapes and sizes. We personally prefer stainless steel or glass, but it\u2019s up to you to find what sparks your own hydration inspiration!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25.35;--minFontSize:25.35;line-height:1.5;\"><h3 class=\"p2\"><strong>\u00a03. Commit to Three Core Plastic-Free Swaps<\/strong><\/h3><\/p><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When life gets busy, simplicity wins. Instead of trying to be perfect everywhere, choose three swaps and stick with them. Packaging accounts for around 40% of global plastic waste (OECD Global Plastics Outlook, 2022). Small, repeated reductions truly add up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your three might include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying loose fruit and vegetables instead of pre-packaged options<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing refillable cleaning products<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switching to bar soap instead of bottled body wash<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick your non-negotiables and let that do the heavy lifting when life gets chaotic. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25.35;--minFontSize:25.35;line-height:1.5;\"><h3 class=\"p2\"><strong>\u00a04. Plan Once, Prevent Packaging All Week<\/strong><\/h3><\/p><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Busy days often lead to last-minute purchases, which usually result in extra plastic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small amount of preparation can prevent repeated waste:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reusable snack containers ready to grab<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch cook one meal each week<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store reusable cutlery in your bag or car<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a running refill list in your phone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And when it comes to everyday essentials, choose packaging that\u2019s easy to recycle and reuse. Simple swaps, like choosing eggs in recycled paper cartons instead of plastic, make a difference without changing what you buy. Recycled paper egg cartons can be repurposed, composted, or even reimagined for seed starting or crafts, keeping them in circulation rather than landfill. It\u2019s not about adding work. It\u2019s about choosing options that create less waste in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25.35;--minFontSize:25.35;line-height:1.5;\"><h3 class=\"p2\"><strong>\u00a05. Choose Consistency Over Perfection<\/strong><\/h3><\/p><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will forget your reusable cup at some point. You will occasionally accept packaging you didn\u2019t plan on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable living isn\u2019t built on flawless execution. It\u2019s built on repetition. What you do most of the time matters far more than what happens occasionally. When small habits are repeated across households and communities, the impact is powerful.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2><strong>A Greener May, Without the Overthinking it<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need a full lifestyle reset this spring. You need a few reliable habits that hold steady when life gets busy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systems over willpower<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistency over perfection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaging choices that reduce waste automatically<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This May, decide what\u2019s worth keeping \u2014 and keep it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h4><strong>Share Your Habits!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share your favourite low-effort eco swaps with us on Instagram using <\/span><b>#DitchPlasticPackaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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