Guide for swapping your plastic and disposable products for sustainable, reusable options in 2025. Great gifts for the sustainability-curious person in your life!
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beginner
intermediate
advanced
beginner
for the person just starting out on their sustainability journey
big fan of the long handle brush + scrub brush
Dish Brushes – ZeroWasteStore.com
this scrub brush can get ANYTHING off, scratch free too!
I think we'd all be happy to get some new glass food storage containers!
Pyrex - Glass Food Storage - Corelle
swap that plastic floss with some natural fibers!
Bamboo Charcoal Floss - ZWS Essentials - Zero Waste Store
I give these to people ALL the time and they RAAAAVE about them! Great for spills and everyday cleanup. Throw in the washing machine to clean.
Swedish Dish Cloth - ZWS Essentials - Zero Waste Store
reusable stainless steel water bottle - a must!
FreeSip® Water Bottle - Owala
the water bottle I use everyday
FIFTY/FIFTY Bottles
buy this one (take care of it) and it'll last a lifetime
Bamboo Hair Brush - ZWS Essentials - Zero Waste Store
I find so many toothbrushes washed up on my local beach 💔 that is enough reason to give up plastic toothbrushes + it's easy
Bamboo Toothbrush - Adult - ZWS Essentials - Zero Waste Store
intermediate
for the person who has the sustainable living basics down, but want to broaden their horizons
the cutest handmade, small business reusable paper towels - gradually use less paper towels
6 Pack Eco Roll - Reusable Cloth Paper Towel
can't have too many reusable towels! Makes a great gift
Reusable Paper Towels - UnPaper Towels - ZWS - Zero Waste Store
feels luxurious to use and so much better than bottles of lotion
Nourishing Body Balm Bars for Soft, Smooth Skin | Cocolicious Beauty
best shampoo bar I've ever used, and I've tried a lot! This would be a good way to get into bottle-less personal care. Use this link for $10 off
Shampoo Bars in 2 sizes - dip
one of my favorite swaps! friends + family are always so curious about it so I found it to be a great gift
Beeswrap – ZeroWasteStore.com
just add water! Stop buying big jugs of liquid hand soap, buy this concentrated version instead
Foaming Hand Soap Refill Tablets - 6-Pack Plastic-Free Boxed
advanced
for the person who thinks they've eliminated all the plastic in their lives!
switched from liquid dish soap to this block and I'm in love - this would be a better gift for a more advanced sustainable person!
Dish Washing Block - Dish Soap Bar - No Tox Life - Zero Waste Store
my go-to toothpaste tablet is Huppy. I thought I would HATE this swap but it's actually been my favorite! So much easier + less hassle than tube toothpaste.
Zero Waste Toothpaste Tablets – ZeroWasteStore.com
amazing countertop water filter we even travel on roadtrips with, entirely stainless steel
USA Berkey Filters: Buy Berkey Water Filter Systems & Parts
