Easy Zero Waste Swaps That Will Keep You Healthy and Save You Money
Working toward zero waste doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated. Like other things in life, aim for progress not perfection.
Here are some simple swaps to get you started…
- Trade household cleaners containing potentially toxic chemicals with a natural cleaner that can be refilled. This one is biodegradable, phosphate free and smells like lemongrass.
- Likewise, refilling laundry detergent or using laundry strips are a great way for fresh laundry without creating unnecessary plastic packaging.
- Bamboo toothbrushes are 100% biodegradable and naturally antibacterial. This one is locally made. Get a pack for the whole family!
- Dental floss is another swap that you can easily make to reduce waste. Choose from biodegradable and vegan friendly options like this and this.
- You can also easily opt for refillable hand soap, deodorant, body wash, shampoo and conditioner. Rosemary Orange Blossom hand soap is our fave!
- By now, most of us have ditched single-use plastic bags. These reusable Baggu bags come in a rainbow of designs and colours to brighten your day.
- Not only are tea bags not fully compostable, fancy tea bags also release microplastics into your drink. Eek! Instead, choose loose leaf teas and use a tea strainer. This tea mug comes in 6 calming colours to make steeping your favourite cup easy and fun.
- When it comes to your daily coffee, why not choose a pour over with a reusable coffee filter or a french press instead of single-serve coffee pods, which create unnecessary costs and waste.
- Speaking of coffee, bring your own reusable coffee mug over disposable paper cups, which have a plastic lining inside. This double-walled Kinto tumbler is a work of art and keeps your coffee hot for hours.
- When shopping for pantry essentials, shop in bulk with your own containers!
