Sustainable Swaps

Glass, metal or bamboo reusable straws

To replace plastic straws.

Glass Straws, Metal Straws, Silicone Straws.

Menstrual Cups

Menstrual cups to replace wasteful and toxic filled tampons and pads.

Bamboo cutlery

To replace plastic forks, knives, + spoons. I found this bamboo cutlery set on Amazon.

Bamboo Toothbrush

To replace a plastic toothbrush.

Found these bamboo toothbrushes on Amazon.

Shampoo Bars

To replace single use packaged shampoo. This one is called Seanik and you can find it at Lush.

Wool Dryer Balls

To replace dryer sheets and softener. I found these at Trader Joe’s.

Cloth Towels

To replace paper towels.

Reusable Water Bottles

To replace plastic water bottles.

Glass Packaging

To replace plastic packaging. Use glass ware to store your olive oil, almonds, spices and more. I found a majority of my jars at thrift stores.

Beeswax Wraps

To replace saran wrap and plastic baggies. I found these at Trader Joe’s but you can also find them online.

Pack Your Own Lunch

To have control over the food you eat and the packaging that comes with it.

Plants For Decoration

To replace plastic home/office decorations. They also serve as natural air purifiers, humidifiers and healers.

Reusable Fountain Pen

To swap for single use plastic pens.

Biking

Biking to take the place of driving for all or some of your travel needs.

Reusable Safety Razor

Instead of using single use plastic razors.

Sustainable Christmas Wrapping

To replace non-compostable or recyclable wrapping paper.