50 Ways To Reduce Plastic Waste

I’ve compiled a list of low impact items I use. It’s by no means perfect / took 3yrs to achieve. I hope you’ll find it useful!⁣⁣

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I’ve got a VIDEO with my top ‘zero waste’ swaps HERE, and my friend Kathryn of Going Zero Waste just published a book titled ‘101 Ways To Go Zero Waste’ with even more guidance to offer.

OUT AND ABOUT
1. Reusable Coffee Mug vs Disposable Coffee Mug read more >
2. Reusable Water Bottle vs Disposable Water Bottle read more >
3. Reusable Produce Bags vs Disposable Produce Bags read more >
4. Reusable Bag vs Single-Use Bag read more >
5. Biodegradable Chewing Gum vs Conventional Chewing Gum read more >
6. Reusable Straw vs Plastic Straw read more >

7. Reusable Cutlery vs Disposable Cutlery read more >

8. Reusable Napkin vs Paper Napkin / Kleenex read more >

BATHROOM
9. Reusable Safety Razor vs Disposable Razors read more >
10. Bamboo Toothbrush vs Plastic Toothbrush read more >
11. Shampoo Bar / Refillable Shampoo vs Shampoo Bottle read more >
12. Conditioner Cube / Refillable Conditioner vs Conditioner Bottle read more >
13. Bar Of Soap vs Bodywash In Bottle read more >
14. Mooncup vs Tampons read more >
15. Reusable Qtip vs Qtips read more >
16. Toothpaste Tabs vs Toothpaste Tube read more >
17. Biodegradable Dental Floss vs Nylon Dental Floss read more >
18. Eco-Friendly Toilet Paper vs Virgin Toilet paper read more >

BEAUTY
19. Refillable Moisturizer vs Plastic Cased Beauty Products read more >
20. Lipgloss In Biodegradable Case vs Plastic Cased Lipgloss read more >
21. Zero Waste, Toxic-Free Makeup vs Plastic Cased Makeup read more >
22. Wooden Hairbrush vs Plastic Hairbrush read more >
23. Plastic-Free Hair Elastics vs Plastic Hair Elastics read more >

24. Reusable Cotton Rounds vs Disposable Cotton Rounds read more >
25. Refillable Vitamin E Oil vs Plastic Packaged Beauty Products read more >

26. Clay Facemask vs Plastic Packaged Beauty Products read more >

27. Scalp Treatment vs Plastic Packaged Beauty Products read more >

28. Natural Perfume vs Chemical Perfume read more >

30. Cacao Powdeo Bar vs Plastic Packaged Deoderant read more >

KITCHEN / HOME
31. Beeswax Wrap vs Plastic Wrap read more >
32. Stasher Bags vs Ziplock Bags read more >
33. Stainless Steel Containers vs Plastic Containers read more >
34. French Press vs Coffee Maker read more >
35. Teatowels vs Kitchen Roll read more >
36. Charcoal Water Filter vs Plastic Water Filter read more >

37. Compostable Sponges vs Plastic Sponges read more >
38. Wooden Cleaning Brushes vs Plastic Cleaning Brushes read more >

39. Coconut Husk Scrapers vs Plastic Based Scapers read more >
40. Stop Microplastics Guppy Bag vs Polluting The Ocean With Your Plastic Fashions read more >

41. Compost vs Letting Your Food Rot In The Landfills

42. Refillable Laundry Soap (see DIY here) vs Conventional Laundry Soap read more >

43. Refillable Dishsoap (see DIY here) vs Conventional Laundry Soap read more >

44. Repurposing Food Waste Eating Root to Stem vs Causing Unnecessary Food waste

45. Buying Local Seasonal Wholefoods vs Plastic Packaged Or Imported

46. Repair Everything That Breaks

48. Enamel Dishware vs Breakable Dishware read more >

50. DIY Cleaning Products (see DIY here) vs Chemical Cleaning Products read more >

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