2. Tea bags

Many tea bags contain plastic, with some studies suggesting the percentage is around 95%. Most “pyramid” and “pillow-style tea bags rely on a microplastic called polipropylene to heat-seal the edges shut.

Manufacturers claim the amount of plastic found in tea bags is small, but this isn’t actually reassuring as millions of tea bags are used and put into food waste programs every year. They then end up in the soil, where the plastic particles accumulate and pose a risk to wildlife.

The good news is that we can break this cycle by choosing to buy loose tea leaves instead. Moreover, you can still buy tea bags, but make sure they have folded edges and are sealed with a staple or string.