Ditch Plastic Packaging
Lots of Alternatives!
Nutrisa Frozen Yogurt in Waxed Paper Carton
I’ve written before about reducing our plastic usage, but it’s been a while.
My earlier post, "ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT Lesson 101: 10 Ways We Reduced Ours When We Retired in Mexico", was published on March 9, 2017, shortly after we moved to
Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico.
Even eight years ago, we were already making changes: buying milk and juices in waxed paper cartons and trying to cut back on plastic containers. I even made my own yogurt at home for a while, but we ate it too fast, and I eventually tired of the long process.
๐ฑ I Want to Reduce Plastic Usage — More. ๐
One small change I’ve made recently: I stopped buying yogurt in plastic containers. Instead, I discovered Nutrisa Frozen Yogurt, which comes in two delicious flavors, Mora (Blackberry) and Taro. To my surprise, Taro has become my favorite! It pairs beautifully with bananas, mangos, pineapple, and even cooked cinnamon apples with cranberries. ๐
For breakfast, I’ve been adding two small
scoops of Nutrisa to a bowl of fruit, granola, and chopped walnuts. It’s
creamy, refreshing, and so satisfying. Nutrisa claims it contains live
cultures, so I feel like it’s a healthy alternative to regular or Greek yogurt, plus, it blends perfectly into smoothies.๐
Recently, I watched the documentary “A Plastic Ocean.” It opened my eyes.
Seeing the heartbreaking impact of plastic on our oceans, wildlife, and
ultimately our own bodies has motivated me to make a difference—one small, mindful
choice at a time.
♻️ Going Beyond
Yogurt: My Next Plastic-Free Goal
My next goal was to eliminate buying dishwashing and laundry detergent
in plastic bottles. I discovered a Mexican company called Desplastifรญcate, which translates to “Deplasticize.”
I’ll admit, I was initially skeptical about their products. But after trying them, I’ve realized their soaps are worth every peso!
Available on Amazon Mรฉxico, Platos proudly promotes a simple mission: “Go plastic-free with our scented dish soap. Unlike liquid or powder cleaners, it won’t pollute water.”
I can vouch for that claim! The scent is light, refreshing, and best of all, it doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin. ๐ธ
๐ “Ropa” — My New Favorite Laundry Soap
I especially love the “Ropa” laundry detergent by Desplastifรญcate!
I used it for two weeks before writing this article to make sure it wouldn’t
cause any skin irritation like most detergents do—and it didn’t. ๐ฟ
At first, I didn’t believe their claim of “No rinsing required.”
I’ve always had to run my laundry through an extra rinse with my low-water
washer when using other soaps, but not with Ropa!
Not only does it eliminate the need for those huge plastic bottles of detergent, it also saves water, electricity, and wear-and-tear on clothing. It’s a win all around. Next time, I’ll be ordering the four-pack from Amazon! ๐งบ
๐ Every Small Change Counts
Reducing plastic has become more than a goal for me—it’s a mindful practice that connects my daily choices to the health of our planet. Each time I find a new way to replace plastic with something reusable or biodegradable, I feel a little lighter and more hopeful about the future.
Have you found creative ways to reduce plastic in your daily life? ♻️
I’ll be adding more ideas to this article in the coming weeks, and I’d love to hear your tips and experiences in the comments. Together, we can inspire each other—because every small change truly counts. ๐
๐ Thank You for Reading
Thank you for reading my articles and following along on this journey.
Writing about these small, meaningful lifestyle changes keeps me accountable
and connected to others who care about our planet.
For more lessons I’ve learned along the way, please take a look at my Healthy Living in Mexico books, where I share stories, insights, and practical tips from my life here in Mexico. ๐ด๐
Concrete work is ongoing,
but service and food are excellent, as always! I'm so grateful so many showed
up at the Restaurant Rally to support them.
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