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Low Waste Household
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items Looking for ways to be kinder to the planet? These are my low waste alternatives! Saying zero waste is a bit unrealistic but by trying our best to not buy new things until they are needed and then replacing them with more sustainable or regenerative ...
I love these bags! I unfortunately threw out my old set because they had a residue on them and later found out all you have to do is boil them in water and it will get rid of smells and residue! NOW YOU KNOW!
Stasher Bags
I have had this compost bin for at least 3 years and I love it! I even wash the filters in the washing machine and reuse them! It is the perfect size to not take to long to fill up on the counter but also doesn’t need to be emptied every day!
Utopia Kitchen 1.3 Gallon Compost Bin
My best friend got me one of these lids for my birthday and I use it ALL THE TIME! It’s perfect for sipping coffee or tea and they have a wonderful arrangement of different options! I plan to collect some over time!
iLids
I have never used the plastic straw that comes with my water bottle because it FREAKS ME OUT! But these are AWESOME because they are easy to clean and won’t harbor bacteria!
koala straw
This company has it all!!! They have sandwich wraps which are perfect for wrapping up your sourdough sandwich, and reusable paper towels, coffee filters, tea bags, and more! Made right in the PNW!
Coast to Coast Sustainables
I haven’t used regularly paper towels in YEARS! I honestly forget about them existing 😂
Reusable Paper Towels - Unpaper® Towels
I think this is a no brainer but between actually canning, packing away left overs, making cold brew, and all the fancy attachments, these are a STAPLE in my kitchen!
Ball® Mason Jars & Home Canning
These are so ridiculously absorbent! They are perfect for picking up a spill and wash so easily!
Swedish Dishcloth 3 Pack
I have had my wooden dish brush for about two years! It is finally on its last leg, but I can just throw everything but the metal into the compost pile!
Wood Dish Brush – Unscented Co.
I love the wild deodorant case because it’s cute but I also love that it’s refillable and the only “trash” is cardboard!
Wild Deodorant
We use Dr. Bronners for body wash, dish soap, laundry detergent, and dog wash! This stuff is the bomb and it’s so simple to have just one item with so many uses!
Dr. Bronner's
Mason jars for everything! Especially for storing goods in glass instead of plastic! This vacuum sealer means you can store goods for even longer and avoid freezer burn when using them in the freezer!
LOVE MOMENT Electric Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer Kit
Period underwear are AMAZING! They are much better for the planet, your body, and over time your wallet!
Aisle
I have an agave fiber wash cloth that I have used along with my Dr Bronners soap for years! I love that it exfoliates, I can wash it in the washing machine, and it dries so quickly!
Ayate Face & Body Exfoliating Washcloth
I was gifted my silicone face scrubber, and I absolutely love it! It gently exfoliates and is super easy to clean! If you feel like it’s getting grungy, though it in some boiling water or the dish washer!
Face Scrubber
Want to get your reusable water bottles nice and clean? A wooden bottle brush is next level!
Wooden Bottle Brush | Eco Friendly Dish Brush | Sustainable Cleaning Tools
If you use a wooden brush for dishes which is exactly what we use, this is a great way to avoid plastic packaging and use less soap!
Dish Soap Bar - Plastic-Free Boxed
We cook almost solely in cast iron, and having a chain mail to clean our cast iron has been amazing! Yes we wash our cast iron with soap as well!
Chain Mail Scrubber – Field Company
These are a great way to decrease drying time and static in your dryer! Hanging clothes out to dry is my first choice but once the temps are below freezing or I’m the rainy season, it’s not super feasible!
Reusable Wool Dryer Ball
If you have tried other menstrual cups and had a traumatizing experience, SAME! This one removes more similarly to tampons and should not leave you alone and panicking when it’s time to remove it!
Flex Cup: Menstrual cup with patented pull-tab - The Flex Company
You really can’t go wrong with quality cast iron and lodge makes some of the best new cast iron I have ever had!
Lodge Cast Iron
If you are anything like me you may not be prone to bringing your clothes pins in! Well these stainless steel ones are meant to endure tough weather and mistreatment!
Pincinox Stainless Steel Clothespins
I love my wooden hair brush, it is so gentle on my head and hair! It has made me kind of obsessed with brushing my hair 😂
Bamboo Hair Brush
These little cloths are the most absorbent things ever! They put paper towels to shame! You can wash them in the dishwasher when they get grungy, and they just keep chugging along!
Swedish Dish Cloth - Sponge Cloth - ZWS Essentials