Last year I noticed that in every bag of soil or compost I bought, I found tiny pieces of plastic so I vowed to reduce my consumption of plastic because however good you're trying to be with recycling, it ends up in our environment.
Silicon pouches are a game changer. They're easy to wash, thick and durable. I use them every day for snacks and also to transport things that might leak like yogurt. And fun fact, I used a large one as a sled during my last walk in the snow last wee...
(2 pack) Better Home & Gardens Silicone Reusable Food Storage Snack Bag
And I have all sizes and shapes. I hike a lot in the mountains and they're perfect for snacks.
Ziploc Endurables Pouch, Large Reusable Silicone Food Storage Bag, 64 fl oz (Pack - 3)
I've replaced plastic bowls with stainless steel ones with silicon lids. These small ones are perfect for single servings of whatever snack you want to carry with you. I have different sizes of course.
A larger size for salads, again with silicone lid.
Luxshiny 1Pc Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl with Silicone Lid for Home Cooking and Baking
I like cooking desserts and casseroles in single servings directly into lidded ceramic dishes. That makes them easy to store in the fridge without having to use plastic wrap.
Staub Ceramic 3-pc Mini Round Cocotte Set - White - Walmart.com
The best cutting boards in terms of germs management as both wood and plastic tend to store bacteria. Plus plastic cutting boards shed micro plastics into your food.
What's important when selecting a water bottle is to make sure the inside is all stainless steel. Some are lined with plastic materials. And a steel outer finish means no varnish which might peel off in time. Ask me how I know...
Triple Tree 34 oz Silver 304 Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Wide Mouth Lid, 34 oz
Again perfect for baking and storing. Or jsut for storing. Being a glass artist I love glass in all forms of course!
Glass Food Storage Containers with Platinum Silicone Lids 50 Oz Size – 2-Pack – Plastic-Free, Oven & Freezer Safe, Non-Toxic
No more dishwasher tablets wrapped in plastic. Plus this one is eco-friendly.