22 tips for 2022: To cut back on plastic, you need to audit how much you use

Photo of a variety of single use, disposable plastic from food products arranged on a colorful backdrop and photographed from above.

The first step in cutting back on plastic is understanding what you’re using, and how much of it. Do an audit of the plastics in your home to get a sense of how much plastic you use.

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The first step in cutting back on plastic is understanding what you’re using, and how much of it. Do an audit of the plastics in your home to get a sense of how much plastic you use.