Zero Waste Alternatives
There are HUNDREDS of ways you can start living a zero waste lifestyle now. By changing a few of your daily habits, you will be making our environment better again. We only have one Earth, and if one can't take care of it, then who will?
What is Zero Waste?
Zero waste is a goal we should all strive to live by. It is the practice of reducing waste as much as possible. On average, each parson produces 4.4lbs of waste each day! Reducing your waste by a little will have a major impact in the future.
Grocery Shopping
Reusable totes/bags to carry groceries
Reusable cotton bags for fruits and vegetables
Avoid small and wasteful items
Avoid products with excess packaging
Buy food with recyclable packaging
*Plastic bags can be dropped off at local markets like Kroger or Martins. These will then be sent to a special plant to be recycled*
In The Kitchen
Cast iron pans
Wooden cooking utensils
Glass jars for storage
Beeswax storage wrap instead of plastic wrap
Glass or wooden bowls
No Styrofoam plates or cups
No plastic utensils
Personal Hygiene
Instead of using this...
Plastic bottle body wash
Plastic disposal razors
Disposal makeup wipes
Regular toilet paper with plastic packaging
Pads and tampons
Traditional stick of deodorant
Use this!
Bar of soap
Metal razors
Coconut oil with reusable cotton pads
Bamboo toilet paper with paper packaging
Menstrual cup or reusable pads
Natural deodorant cream in a jar
Cleaning
Instead of cleaning your house with harmful chemicals, start making your own cleaning product at home. Its more affordable, Eco-friendly, and safer for us. Below are some examples of some cleaning substitutes you can use!
- White vinegar as a window cleaner.
- DIY all purpose cleaner with citrus peels and white vinegar
- Baking soda as odor neutralizer
- Lemon juice as a bleaching agent to take stains off kitchen pans
- DIY bleach with baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and vinegar
- wool dryer balls instead of single-use dryer sheets
Check out this video below about natural cleaning recipes!