1 . Reducing the use of plastic is a balance between what you can afford and what you can get. I’ve ______ a lot from a plastic-free lifestyle. It helps me ______ my carbon footprint and save money.

I’ve found that living plastic free is a great way to ______ mindless online shopping. Nowadays, I ______ weigh the possibility of returning an order before I hit the ______ button. Do I have something else I could ______ to meet this need? Is there a place I can get it ______ so I don’t have to deal with all the plastic it’ll arrive in?

Besides, I’ve slowly ______ the collection of the things that I want, and that are made to last. Anytime I need to replace a bigger-ticket item, I’m ______ to look for a second-hand version of a nicer, ______ item, which I can often find for the same price as a new but less durable (耐用的) model.

Of course, there are certain situations where plastic is the most ______ choice. I recently reorganized my closet and found that I ______ clear plastic containers for my off-season clothing. After a few ______ to my favorite neighborhood charity shop, I found a set of Rubbermaid storage containers that ______ the bill.

Life without plastic doesn’t take place overnight. Devote yourself to making a few ______ in your daily plastic use and see where it takes you.