Replace Your Daily Single-Use Items with These 21 Reusable Alternatives
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In the pursuit of a greener lifestyle, many are turning to eco-friendly alternatives for everyday household items. Here are some recommendations from BuzzFeed and other sources that can help you reduce waste and make a positive impact on the environment.
Eco-Friendly Food Storage
Goldilocks Beeswax Wraps are a popular choice for those seeking a sustainable alternative to plastic wrap. These wraps are reusable, made from all-natural ingredients, and handmade locally in Canada. They stick well and last longer than plastic wrap, making them a practical and eco-friendly replacement[1].
For stand-up bags, the market is still evolving, but eco-friendly alternatives like stand-up bags made from plant-based materials are becoming more common. These bags seal completely shut and are freezer-friendly, offering a sustainable solution to traditional Ziplocs.
Cleaning Solutions
A pack of washable mop pads can help you save money and reduce waste by wrapping around Sweeper or WetJet bases. Instead of constantly re-buying single-use ones, you can simply wash and reuse these pads[2].
Popcorn Time
A collapsible popcorn container is less messy, cheaper, and more eco-friendly than paper bags. It doubles as a bowl, reducing the number of dirty dishes after movie nights.
Dusting and Cleaning
A fleece duster head fits on a Swiffer duster handle, keeping homes fluff- and debris-free. A set of silicone baking mats eliminate the need for parchment paper and provide guidance on spacing and sizing confections[5].
Hair Removal
A two-speed Philips epilator is a hair removal tool that plucks hairs from the root, promoting longer-lasting smoothness and reducing the need for additional hair removal supplies[6].
Makeup Removal
A pack of makeup-removing microfibre cloths take off makeup with just water, and can be washed and reused multiple times[7].
Period Care
A pack of period underwear provides comfort during menstruation and has padding that extends to the bum, making it suitable for sleeping and other activities[8].
Cooking and Baking
A set of silicone baking cups with handles allows for easy removal of muffins and cupcakes, and they come in four colors for color-coding batches with different ingredients. Refillable K-cups offer the ability to use custom coffee flavors in a Keurig machine, reducing the accumulation of one-time-use pods[9].
Drain Maintenance
A pack of reusable drain snakes pulls up hair and debris from sinks and showers, reducing the need for drain cleaners[10].
Waste Reduction
A set of reusable bags can be used for grocery hauls, with a clip for attachment to keychain or purse. A pack of sponge cloths can help reduce paper towel usage, being super absorbent for cleaning big spills[11].
Beauty and Hygiene
An earwax-removing tool helps banish cotton swabs from life, featuring a tiny camera and flashlight. A trio of Garnier reusable cotton pads are for lifting dirt and makeup off skin, to be used with micellar water[12].
Laundry Care
Wool dryer balls help clothes dry faster and more evenly, and they can be scented with essential oils, reducing the use of dryer sheets that end up in landfills[13].
Menstrual Care
The Pixie Cup is a reusable menstrual cup that can be used during sleep and exercise, and reviewers find it convenient[14].
A set of grocery bags can be hung on shopping carts to organize food and make it easier to carry to the car[15].
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- In the realm of health-and-wellness, an earwax-removing tool with a tiny camera and flashlight promotes cleaner ears and less use of cotton swabs.
- For the lover of science and technology, a two-speed Philips epilator is a fashion-and-beauty tool that promotes longer-lasting smoothness and reduces the need for additional hair removal supplies.
- In the realms of lifestyle, home-and-garden, and food-and-drink, a set of silicone baking cups with handles and refillable K-cups are eco-friendly choices that offer color-coded organization and custom coffee flavors, respectively.
