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🌿 Powered by Green Choices: Earth-Friendly Swaps for Home

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Swapping in small changes in your choices for caring for your home can make a big difference in reducing waste
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Personal care

Swaps that are gentle on you, gentle on our Earth

 
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I was gifted a tube of this concentrated body wash, I'd never seen anything like it. I was immediately charmed: smooth lush and creamy, no extra water or waste. Comes in a recyclable aluminum tube
The Body Wash Concentrate
 
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I like these natural deos for all the things they DON'T have in them. Sandalwood and Bergamot are a soft fragrance for me.
Nala Natural Deodorant Extra Strength
 
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I've been using Routine Natural deo for years. Love the soft creamy texture and it works for me 24hrs. Glass jars can be recycled or refilled for sustainability
Moon Sisters 58g Deodorant JAR - activated charcoal, magnesium, prebiotics
 
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When looking for a way to reduce waste and plastic, I found this natural toothpaste in a glass jar. Dip your toothbrush and go! Neilson even offers refills
Natural Toothpaste: Fresh Mint with hydroxyapatite
 
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I'm pleased to not use disposable paper towels when I have swedish cloths. I can wash them in the laundry and reuse them over and over
2 Pack Swedish Dishcloth
 
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when this bamboo toothbrush has finished its cycle, I know it will breakdown in eco system.
2 Pack Bamboo Toothbrush
 
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I try to swap out single use cleansing items to a longer use version whenever I can, I like this mixed pack for different use options and the laundry bag keeps the little items safe in the wash
Reusable Makeup Remover Pads | 30 Pack

Home care

Simple swaps for a happier home and a healthier planet.

 
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Part of my lower waste home routine, I like that it's for delicate fibres, fragrance free and bio degradable with recyclable packaging
Unscented Delicate Laundry Powder – Biodegradable Formula, Gentle Wash | TUC
 
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Getting rid of plastic wrap in my home was a great swap out. This bee themed cover has three sizes and is washable. I like how easily it moulds itself into shape
Beeswax Wraps PACK Honeybees
 
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Finally a method to reduce the plastic bottle waste, extra water during shipping with tablets in a paper based package.
12 Pack Natural Multi-Purpose Cleaner Tablets
 
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A sweet looking market tote bag looks so much sweeter than most store brands. Extra like for this one mafe from recycled material and a wooden clasp to close
Yukon Wild Mushrooms Tote Bag
 
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I'm all for concentrated refills for my home care. This woodland scent is a nice change from lemons, and you can easily have five bottles to refill
Guests-On-Earth All-Purpose Cleaner Refill
 
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Whenever I can shop small business and local I will. This brand is one. They have this bathroom disinfectant in refills which I'm happy to reduce packaging
Bathroom Cleaner
 
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I found this full sustainable home gift box. packed full of fun home goods: Turkish Towel, Eco-Laundry Sheets, candles, Palo Santo Sticks with Ceramic Vessel, Dish Soap Block, Tea and more
The Sustainable Home Gift Box
 
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I like the easy refill option for using less packaging. Unscented is a bit of a relief from other harsh chemical smells
Natural All Purpose Cleaner Unscented | One Earth