Another way to avoid plastic from tea is to switch to loose ... More Ralf Geithe/iStock / Getty Images Plus Items made with plastic can break down and release tiny plastic particles, especially ...

She told Newsbeat: "At first when you're trying to do your weekly shop it can be difficult to avoid plastic packaging. "I found local shops and markets were good because I could bring my own boxes ...

It's nearly impossible to completely avoid bisphenols and phthalates. But several small, strategic shifts can help. By Lauren ...