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simple swaps for a greener + non toxic life

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Looking for easy ways to be more eco-friendly and non-toxic? This list includes sustainable swaps, low-waste living tips, and conscious brands to help you reduce your footprint without sacrificing convenience and keep your hormones in balance.
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Sustainable/Non Toxic Swaps

 
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these silicone bags are a great swap for traditional ziplock bags
Silicone Bag Bundle
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replaces plastic wrap
Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps
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swap plastic water bottles for a fun reusable option like owala
Owala FreeSip 24oz Insulated Water Bottle
 
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replace plastic straws with glass or stainless steel
Stainless Steel Drinking Straws, 2 pack
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silicone straws are great for kiddos
Silicone Straw Set
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swap single use cleaning bottles for refillable option! extra points if the bottles are glass
Branch Basics Cleaning Essentials Kit - Glass
 
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EWG verified refillable cleaning products
BLUELAND Clean Home Kit: 3 Reusable Bottles
 
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thrive market's refillable cleaning bundle
Cleaner Concentrates & Reusable Spray Bottles Bundle
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biodegradable cotton swabs!!!
Cotton Swabs
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reusable cotton rounds! just throw in your washing machine
Reusable Skincare Pads
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cloth napkins instead of paper napkins
Cloth Napkins
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the original unpaper towels! great alternative to paper towels
Marley's Monsters UNpaper Towels - 12 Count
 
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swedish dishcloths for cleaning up messes
RECYCO Swedish Dishcloths 4 Pack - XL
 
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Branch Basics' blog is a great place to find quality info about toxins!
Wellness Center | Branch Basics
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Beauty and Personal Care

 
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plastic free skincare, EWG verified, good for you and environment
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they have 100% cotton period undies with NO PFAS! + 10% off
The Period Company
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a great reusable menstrual disc
The Soft Fit Disc
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menstrual cups are also super popular
The Easy-Does-It Cup
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a reusable tampon applicator is game changing
Reusable Tampon Applicator Set - DAME
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a reusable pad option
Reusable Period Pad | Sustainable Period Care - DAME
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plastic free skincare made with manuka honey and hemp oil
Apo.Ge | All Natural, Mānuka Honey Infused Skincare
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shampoo and conditioner bars are a great way to reduce waste
Rice Water Protein Shampoo & Conditioner Bar Bundle
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plastic free toothbrush that is biodegradable
Bamboo Toothbrush, 4-Pack
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plastic free toothpaste
Toothpaste Tablets, Peppermint
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another plastic free toothpaste
VanMan's Miracle Tooth Powder - Original Eggshell 2 oz
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these are my fave antacid swap! they work great
Wonderbelly Antacid™ - 3 Flavor Variety Pack - Heartburn Relief
 
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we love boka because they're flouride free!
Mindful Oral Care
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Low-Waste Living

 
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this guide is great to help you on your thrifting journey
How To Thrift Clothes Like A Pro: 11 Expert Tips
 
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its always a great idea to bring reusable bags to the grocery store!
8 Retailers That Reward You for Bringing Your Own Bags!
 
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compost your food waste if you can! your soil and garden will thank you!
How To Start A Compost Bin Or Pile In Your Backyard - Gardening …
 
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since most fruits, veggies, and herbs have plastic packaging, growing them at home is a great way to reduce single use plastic
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: The Basics of Planting

Conscious Clothing Brands

 
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pact makes clothes with all natural fibers, which means less microplastics in your home and the environment
Earth’s Favorite™ Clothing Company
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they have such cute clothes and they're sustainable
Sustainable Clothing and Accessories | Reformation
 
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sustainable and ethically made activewear
Home – Girlfriend Collective
 
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non toxic + organic loungewear
MATE the Label | Dress Clean®
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clothing made with bamboo + super soft for everyday wear
Bamboo Clothing: Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Clothes | Boody US
 
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farm to closet clothing brands!
Christy Dawn - Regenerative, Ethical & Timeless Dresses & Accessories
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pcos & endo studies about toxic load

 
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A meta-analysis of 30 epidemiological studies found that exposure to certain EDCs, such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), and phthalate esters (PAEs), was associated with an increased risk of endometriosis. Specif...
The risk of endometriosis after exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals: a meta-analysis of 30 epidemiology studies
 
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A systematic review highlighted that women with PCOS had higher levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in their plasma, urine, or follicular fluid compared to women without PCOS. This elevated BPA concentration was positively correlated with insulin resistance,...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Endocrine Disruptors (Bisphenols, Parabens, and Triclosan)-A Systematic Review
 
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A study published in 2020 examined the role of environmental toxins, including AGEs, in women with PCOS. AGEs are proinflammatory molecules that can interact with cell surface receptors, triggering inflammatory pathways and oxidative stress. The stud...
Environmental toxin exposure in polycystic ovary syndrome women and possible ovarian neoplastic repercussion
 
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Research has suggested a potential link between BPA exposure and reproductive health issues, including PCOS. BPA is a common EDC found in various consumer products, and its hormonal activity may contribute to the development of PCOS
As Fertility Rates Fall, Some Scientists Say Everyday Chemicals Are a Factor
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this blog post has a ton of studies at the bottom that you can look into
Dioxins and Chemicals that Provoke Endometriosis: Natural Remedies Edition — Heal Endo
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