You also need to figure out how much the jars weigh so ... And thankfully, it’s becoming ever-easier to cut down because there are so many non-plastic alternatives emerging.

“People feel like they need to throw out every single piece of plastic, which isn’t realistic ... containers made up a bulk of the pile. To cut back, I started making small but intentional ...

Cutting plastic also required planning out my meals — so I wouldn’t be tempted to grab fast food out and about. Plus, I had to haul a heavy tote bag of containers everywhere. Sometimes ...