Living sustainably doesn’t have to be difficult, these are the easiest zero waste swaps that anyone can do. I love that zero waste products not only help the planet but also save you money over time. These are all my absolute favorite eco-friendly swaps.
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Simple Zero Waste Swaps Everyone Can Do
Ocean Bottle
Replace single-use plastic water bottles with this sustainable recycled stainless steel water bottle. I take my water bottle everywhere I go so I never have to worry about purchasing water when I’m out.
Glass Food Containers
Swapping your plastic food containers for glass is not only better for the environment but also better for your health. Glass containers will also last for years without breaking down and having to be thrown away.
Wooden Utensils
Not only are wooden kitchen utensils aesthetically pleasing but they are much more sustainable than plastic utensils. You also don’t have to worry about chemicals leaching into your food when you cook with natural materials.
Silicone Baking Sheet Liner
Silicone baking sheet liners are a great way to reduce the waste of tin foil and parchment paper to line your baking sheets. These liners are great at preventing food from sticking and burning, perfect for baking cookies.
Zero Waste Dishwashing Detergent
Elcove is an amazing zero waste dish soap that helps eliminate plastic soap bottles. You can purchase a glass dish soap dispenser and refill them with their eco-friendly detergent refills.
Beeswax Wraps
Replace your cling wrap with eco-friendly beeswax wraps. These wraps are perfect for smaller items that can easily be washed with soap and cold water.
Stasher Bags
Replace your ziplock bags with these amazing stasher bags. These bags are a little more expensive but they will last forever unlike the cheaper brands that will stop locking soon after purchase.
Reusable Coffee Pods
Coffee pods create so much waste, these reusable coffee pods are a great option to live more sustainably. Using reusable coffee pods will also save you money every month.
Metal Straws
Using metal straws is an easy way to help reduce plastic straws from ending up in the ocean. I’ve had my metal straws for years, I keep one pack at home and one in the car just in case I want to grab an iced coffee on the go.
Reusable Dishcloth
These dishcloths are amazing to replace sponges and paper towel, you can wash down countertops and dishes and throw them in the wash rather than wasting rolls of paper towel.
Stainless Steel Pots And Pans
Stop using non-stick pans as they are not only full of harmful chemicals but are also bad for the environment. Using pans like stainless steel, copper and cast iron is a great way to improve your health and reduce waste.
Mesh Produce Bags
I love these mesh reusable produce bags, they are great quality and you never have to worry about your produce bags breaking.
Reusable Bags
I’m obsessed with these little reusable shopping bags, I’ve had them for years and they just roll up so you can easily store them in your purse. Reusable grocery bags are also a great eco-friendly option to help eliminate plastic bags.
Zero Waste Laundry Detergent
Zero waste laundry detergent is a great way to stop plastic laundry detergent bottles from going into the landfill. These eco-friendly detergent sheets are not only sustainable but also easy to travel with rather than lugging around a massive bottle of detergent.
Wool Dryer Balls
Swapping out your dryer sheets for reusable wool dryer balls is a great way to help the environment. I’ve been using the same dryer balls for the past 5 years and they work amazingly. You can also add essential oils to them if you want your clothes to smell nice.
Nada Toothbrush
Nada is an amazing toothbrush company that aims to reduce plastic from entering the ocean. These toothbrushes have an aluminum handle with replaceable toothbrush heads that you can mail back to be recycled into pellets for future products.
Shaving Cream
Get rid of your shaving cream and start using hair conditioner or body wash to shave. I have been using body wash for years and it gives me a silky smooth shave every time.
Leaf Razor
Stop buying expensive razor heads every month and replace them with this sustainable Leaf Razor. They are made of 100% metal and the razor heads are incredibly inexpensive and recyclable.
Refurbished Electronics
Refurbished electronics are a great way to reduce waste and will also save you a ton of money. I started buying refurbished iPhones and laptops 8 years ago and I’ve never been able to tell the difference. I wish I had done this sooner.
Pela Phone Case
Pela is my absolute favorite phone case brand, they have so many cute options to choose from and are also compostable. I keep my phone case until I purchase a new phone and then throw it in the compost if it’s no longer usable. They are also a great protective case as I drop my phone more often than I should and haven’t damaged it yet.
Lint Rollers
These reusable lint rollers are so cute, I always keep one in the house and one in my purse. The best part is that you never have to worry about running out of roller replacements.
Thinx Period Underwear
If you aren’t ready to switch over to the Diva cup yet, then these period underwear are a great option. I love to wear them to bed when I don’t feel like wearing a pad. They are even great for the times you just need a little reassurance if you’re out in public for the day.
Bidet
Bidets are a great way to help the environment and your bottom. You will get an amazing clean every time and stop wasting so much toilet paper, it will pay for itself in no time.
Reusable Makeup Pads
Stop wasting your money purchasing makeup remover wipes, there are so many great eco-friendly makeup remover pads that you can just throw in the wash, and reusable over and over again.
Sustainable Decor
Plants are a great way to bring life into your home, they are the most eco-friendly and a beautiful way to decorate. You can also swap out your plastic pots for sustainable terracotta pots that will last for years.
I hope this helped you find some zero waste swaps that are easy for everyone to do. Living sustainably shouldn’t be difficult, these are simple ways to make your home more eco-friendly.
