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pitimpinai said:
How do you plan to avoid plastic when it is found everywhere every time you turn around?
For years, I have tried to avoid plastic. I reuse and recycle everything in sight. But the amount of plastic is increasing exponentially as the years go by. It is overwhelming.
In that case, if we are concerned with plastic rain barrel, we should be concerned with garden hose as well. What about water filters? Drinking cups? Food wraps? Drinking water? For that matters.

While I agree with you that it is everywhere, it doesn't mean that limiting it anywhere you can, especially with respect to potables, edibles, and garden isn't worthwhile. I haven't mastered it, but I do reduce anywhere I can. That said, I did get two 275 gallon IBCs that I plan on using to store rainwater. I know they make stainless steel IBCs but I'm pretty sure that isn't in my budget. If I do land stainless, I'll do the happy garden dance though! 😍