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Start Here: Swap Out Hidden Plastics Fast
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items If you only make a few changes, start here. These are the most impactful, easy swaps to reduce plastic and hidden toxins in your everyday routine—without getting overwhelmed.
If you make one swap, make it this. No more plastic touching your food. I love the way these look and the versatile sizes are functional.
Vtopmart Glass Food Storage Containers 4 Pack
When I first bought this I wondered if I needed this many in a set, and the answer is yes! Once you start curating your kitchen, you realize it's hard to find exactly the same wood. Plus, I no sooner came home with this, that I burned a scorch mark o...
10pc Bamboo Utensil Set with Silicone Natural Wood - Room Essentials™
These make me so happy! Like, I don't mind doing all the cooking!
Baltique® Marrakesh Collection 4-Piece Cooking Utensil Set
Personally, I have the rainbow set, but these are too cute not to share!
Baltique® Mumbai Collection 7-Piece Cooking Utensil Set
Ditch plastic wrap for good. This is the simplest swap you’ll actually stick with. Reusable, breathable, easy to clean, and great for storing sourdough bread.
Bee's Wrap Beeswax Food Wraps Cut Size
Replace single-use plastic overnight. You’ll use these constantly — great for freezer, travel, and snacks. Buh-bye Ziplocs.
Stasher Silicone Reusable Food Bags
A non-toxic bamboo cutting board that is dishwasher safe is key! Also, wood is kinder to your knives, be wary of stainless steel cutting boards for that reason.
GreenLite™ Dishwasher Safe Cutting Board, 13-1/2" x 9"
After you spend the time and money on your healthy dinner, give yourself the quiet luxurious moment of opening your utensil drawer to see this beauty. I did!
Natural 5 Compartment Flatware Drawer Organizer Brown - Brightroom™: Silverware & Utensils Holder, In-Drawer Storage
His and Hers pill boxes to keep them separate. Awesome gift or stocking stuffer!
Pill Organizer 7 Day, Wooden Box for Pills, Weekly Vitamin Case
Let's get those expensive vitamins out of the plastic container!
Wooden Pill Box Organizer, Cute 7-Day Pill Box For Purse, Vitamin Or Birth Control Case, Small Pill Container Or Trinket Box
I use stain remover a lot and I wanted something less toxic becuase I spray it on the armpits of my winter coats and sweaters.
Branch Basics Fragrance-Free Stain Remover - 16 fl oz: Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Multi-Surface Spray Bottle
A great alternative to chemicals. I also make my own 50:50 water and vinegar.
Branch Basics Fragrance-Free All Purpose Cleaner - 16 fl oz
I first discovered Clean People's laundry sheets and fell in love with them. It was natural to start using these guys next. No more microplastics from the pods!
Clean People Dishwasher Detergent Tablets - Cuts Grease & Rinses Sparkling Clean - Residue-Free
I started using this about a year ago. I originally bought it for an international trip, but it works so well, I use it at home now. It really does clean your clothes and great to travel with!
Clean People Laundry Detergent Sheets - Laundry Soap - Ultra Concentrated, Recyclable Packaging, Stain Fighting
I originally started using this as an alternative to OxyClean to boost my laundry, but you can use it in your dishwasher and dissolve it in water for a countertop spray. It's been great.
Mule Team Borax All Detergent Booster & Multi-Purpose Household Cleaner - 65oz: Powder, No Fragrance Added
One of the more satisying swap outs. There is nothing more depressing that spending money and time on your healthy lifestyle to pull open your utility drawers and see plastic and cord chaos. I have these in all my drawers now. Quiet luxury. And it wi...
7-Piece Bamboo Drawer Organizer Set – Multi-Use Divider Bins for Kitchen, Bathroom, Office, and Makeup Storage, Natural
Love this! I want sharp knives, and I don't need to collect dull knives. I eliminated so may old knives that I'd collected along the way and a few countertop knife blocks too. I was surprised to find this at Target, because I have friends who've had ...
Natural In Drawer Knife Organizer Yellow - Brightroom™: Knife Storage Drawer Insert, Holder for Kitchen
Love my bamboo spice holder! I bought this first and then I found the bamboo shelf for plates and cups.
Bamboo Expandable Spice Rack Brown - Brightroom™: Freestanding Spice Organizer, Varnished Kitchen Shelf, 14" Width
I love this upgrade from the wire racks I used to have, where the cups didn't always sit right. No brainer.
Bamboo Shelf Natural - Brightroom™
great for tight corers and matches my set!
Bamboo Corner Shelf - Brightroom™
This has been great for lids. I use it to organize my bamboo & glass food storage lids.
Wood 4 Slot Cutting Board Pan Lid Organizer Yellow - Brightroom™
Great for organizing the pantry with onions and potatos.
Large Wood Crate - Mondo Llama™: Unfinished Wooden Craft, Adult Use, 17.9" x 12.79" x 9.6", 5.4 lbs
Obsessed with these versatile guys! They're big, so you can use for blankets or a plant or dog toys.
Best Choice Products Scalloped 3PC Water Hyacinth Nesting Baskets - Natural
My friend had one of these and she used it religiously as a composter in NYC, offering me the best compost for my plants. I would mix the new compost with existing plant soil and literally resurrect plants from the brink of death. The compost smells ...
Lomi
Instantly removes the chlorine smell and leaves our skin hydrated even after hot showers.
AquaBliss Heavy Duty Shower Filter 30x
For traditionalists, you can't go wrong with these food containers.
8pc (Set of 4) Glass Food Storage Container Set Clear - Figmint™: Freezer, Dishwasher & Microwave Safe