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Plastic Product Alternatives: Easy Ways to go Zero-Waste!

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Plastic Product Alternatives: Easy Ways to go Zero-Waste!

No Tox Life Dish Washing Block Soap

$11

The first easy change you can make is by finding plastic alternatives for your home life. There is a surprising amount of single-use plastic used for household items such as laundry detergent, dish soap, and trash bags. Instead, use oragnic iquid dish soap: Lots of zero-waste shops now offer a refill section for dish soap and detergent. You can even buy a special eco-friendly soap to wash your dishes

True Nature Silicone Stretch Food Covers 12-Pk

$22

Put your leftover food in the fridge in glass containers, rather than covering it in plastic wrap. You can also buy silicone food covers like these.

Lowe's 30 Gallon Heavy Duty Brown Paper Lawn and Refuse Bags for Home and Garden (10 Count)

$17

Use newspaper to line your bin, buy biodegradable trash bags, or don’t use trash bags at all. Do not add any food waste in the biodegradable trash bags, as they will dissolve faster. Instead, separate your food compost in a smaller bin without a trash bag that you can easily empty and clean after a few days.

Reusable Produce Bags for Grocery Shopping

$21

Bring shopping bags and nets to hold your fresh food, like this one. This stops you from having to use plastic shopping bags at checkout and at the bread/veggie/fruits section.

Minasuki 20 Pack Reusable Makeup Remover Pads

Instead of using throw-away wipes that usually contain plastic and come in plastic packaging, choose reusable makeup pads and cleansers. This is not only better for the environment, but it’ll save you money! Wash the pads after use and choose a face soap that comes in a bar

Bali Soap

$19

Buy your shampoo/conditioner/soap in bars that come in reusable tins or compostable packaging. The bars last longer than regular shampoo, giving you more washes. What’s more, they’re super handy for traveling with hand luggage as they’re liquid-free and can be used up to four times longer(!) than a regular liquid bottl

Ecofam Chewable Xylitol Toothpaste Tablets

$13

If you use a disposable toothbrush, you’re throwing this plastic away every time you need a new brush. Consider buying a biodegradable bamboo toothbrush. If you have an electric sonic toothbrush, you can find brush attachments that are bamboo instead of plastic. For toothpaste make the switch to toothpaste tablets to save on (a lot of) plastic!

Shark Double Edge Safety Razor Blades

Over 2 billion (2,000,000,000!) plastic razors end up in landfills every year. Instead, invest in a safety razor made from brass or stainless steel with recyclable razors. There are some pretty affordable options on the market too! Personally, a safety razor has been my easiest replacement for a plastic product. (We use this bamboo razor) and even better, you can get 100 blades for just 10 USD

Bamboo Safety Razor | Reusable Bamboo Razor

$18

Saalt Menstrual Cup

$28

Menstruation products contribute a huge amount to plastic waste with their plastic lining and packaging. A reusable moon cup is a great alternative to help reduce plastic. With proper care, they can last up to 10 years! (Shop a menstrual cup)

Ethique Rustic Citrus & Earthy Deodorant Bar for Men & Women

$13

The gases in aerosols and its plastic packaging are extremely harmful to the environment. Find the perfect plastic-free alternatives in a solid deodorant block made from natural ingredients that you simply rub under your arms!

Active Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 – Suntribe ®

$22

Use a reef-safe sunscreen. A lot of sunscreens contain microplastics, as well as ingredients that cause damage to sea life and coral. What’s more, these microplastic can actually be absorbed into your skin which is bad for your health. A plastic alternative to regular sunscreen is a reef-safe sunscreen, made from natural ingredients, that comes in compostable packaging or a reusable tin. Suntribe has a range of ‘non-nano Zinc Oxide’ reef-safe sunscreens. They also contain organic coconut oil to help moisturize the skin. The Suntribe sunscreen is sold in a tube made from sugar cane which is fully recyclable. Available at Suntribe. (Use ‘SaltinourHair’ at checkout to get 10% off!)

Raw Elements World Reef Day SPF 30 Plastic-Free Sunscreen Stick

$19

Another great option is Raw Element’s ‘non-nano Zinc Oxide’ reef-safe sunscreen. It’s packed full of natural and organic ingredients. Most of their products come in a recyclable/reusable tin.

LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottle

$39.67

This saves you from buying plastic water bottles and using disposable plastic cups. Most airports now have water fountains where you can refill your bottle before you get on the plane. If you’re traveling to a country where the water is unsafe to drink, buy a purifier (like the Life Straw) to avoid using unnecessary plastic.

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Active Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 – Suntribe ®

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Look around you and there’s a high chance that there are some plastic items within easy reach. This is because plastic is cheap, easy to produce, and versatile, which makes it extremely popular among producers and consumers. As a result, it’s estimated that the world produces 380 million tonnes of plastic every single year. Our dependence on plastic has negative effects on nature, and our health. The good news is that there are some easy plastic alternatives that you can start using in day-to-day life. Follow these easy tips to change from plastic to fantastic!

Zero Waste alternatives to Plastic: As technology advances, loads of great plastic alternatives are being produced. Many of these are recyclable (such as glass or cardboard), biodegradable (bamboo or wood), or even edible (packaging made from mushrooms or seaweed)! Whether it’s at home, at work, or on vacation, we’ve got you covered with a complete list of alternatives to plastic products.

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