Many of the day-to-day products we use contain single-use plastic that goes on to fill up our landfills and clog up our oceans. By purchasing more sustainable and reusable products, you can do your part to take care of our planet.
Plastic toothbrushes were invented in the 1930s and, even now almost 100 years later, every toothbrush ever made is still in existence today. By making the simple switch from a plastic toothbrush to one made from bamboo, you can help to keep more non-biodegradable plastic from entering our ecosystems.
Many of us use plastic bags everyday, whether it's to pack in our lunches or store leftovers in the fridge. Instead of reaching for a single-use plastic bag, consider investing in reusable plastic bags. Unlike regular plastic bags, these bags are both dishwasher and microwave safe and come in an array of colors and designs.
With companies like Starbucks pledging to eliminate the use of plastic straws, many people have begun investing in reusable straws for their everyday use. These straws are not only trendy, they are environmentally friendly and dishwasher safe.
Instead of wasting parchment paper everytime you want to make cookies, try lining your cookie sheet with a reusable silicone baking mat. These mats are also non-stick and flexible enough to be rolled up for storage.
Unlike most shampoos that come in non-recyclable plastic bottles, bar shampoo comes in a cardboard box that is both recyclable and biodegradable. This brand of bar shampoo is also cruelty-free, meaning they do not test their products on animals, and lasts almost three times longer than a typical bottle of shampoo.