Help save the environment, as well as some money, by implementing these plastic-free alternatives throughout your house.
Creating a more environmentally-friendly home is easier than you might think.
Each time you exchange something plastic for something more sustainable, youre creating a healthier home.
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If youre ready to embrace a more plastic-free lifestyle, start with some of these simple swaps.
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Recycle the slew of mismatched plastic bottoms and lids and invest in a set ofglass food storage containers.
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However, even though thegrounds are compostable, the plastic pod packaging is not.
Skip buying packs of them, purchase ground coffee by the bag, and use a refillable pod instead.
Head to a butcher or seafood market to stock up on paper wrapped meats and fish.
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Or, buy andstore things like snacks in bulkto cut down on packaging.
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Alternatively, consider buying concentrated formulas to theyll last longer or choosezero-waste cleaning kits.
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Swap out paper towels for microfiber cloths or try your hand atmaking your own reusable paper towels.
You may even get lucky and find a refill-station shop in your area.
Or, better yet, opt for a biodegradable bamboo toothbrushes.
Another option is plastic-free detergent strips or looking into an eco-friendly laundry company.
Unused glass jars can corral craft or office supplies and study cardboard jewelry boxes can sort junk drawer items.
