Technorati Tags: alternatives to plastic,recyle,reuse,bring your own bag,bottled water,wood,glass,stainless steel Why Reduce Plastic Use? As more research is done on how our footprint is affecting the earth and our health, more evidence points to our over consumption of plastics as a main culprit. Look around your house and within a few minutes you may count 10 to 20 items in one room alone that contains plastic. Rather than overhauling your entire lifestyle, you can gradually start to incorporate non-plastic items into your daily routine. Here are five simple baby steps that will make a difference. 1.)...