There are so many unique, affordable reusable options for cutlery, straws, bags, and cups that we don't have any excuse for not refusing single-use products.
I know this can be challenging. We feel bad telling the person helping us bag our groceries that we brought our own, or we forget to request no utensils with our to-go order or no straw with our drink. However, refusing single-use products is the only way to show those producing them that we'd rather have more sustainable options. There are so many unique, affordable reusable options for cutlery, straws, bags, and cups that we don't have any excuse for not refusing single-use products.