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Use Plastic-Free Cotton Swabs

Not only is it common to see q-tips packaged in plastic, but they are often made with a plastic stick to keep the two pieces of cotton together. Ditch the plastic cotton swab and purchase paper or bamboo cotton swabs instead.

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