These Common Household Objects Will Be Obsolete In a Few Short Years

Plastic Grocery Bags

These just aren't eco-friendly. Many people choose to bring their own canvas or reusable bags to the grocery store in order to protect the environment. They also hold way more than those filmsy plastic bags.

Single-Use Straws

We've been trying to ban plastic straws for ages. They're one of ocean litter's biggest culprits and are terrible for the environment. Trade them out for reusable metal straws instead.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.