These days is it quite difficult to avoid plastic – especially single use plastic. Much of our produce comes already wrapped in it, and alternatives are not available in many shops. Here we have listed some of the ideas our club members are using to reduce the amount of plastic in our lives One general principle is to have a reusable alternative with you. This may be a water bottle, coffee cup, shopping bag, or cutlery if you are going out. Fruit and vegetable markets usually use much less packaging. Farmer’s markets also sell local produce, often with less plastic packaging. Some areas have doorstep milk deliveries in glass bottles (especially since the pandemic), and vegetable box schemes which use little plastic. If you are lucky enough to have a refill shop or station nearby, you can take your own containers to fill. There