Quick Sustainable Switches
Making sustainable choices is better for all of us and for our planet – but it can be overwhelming not knowing where to start. We recently came across several quick and simple sustainable product switches and we wanted to share them with you. Making just a few alterations in your routine can make a big impact. And now since using these new products, it’s become exciting to seek our other alternatives!
Plastic Sandwich Bags > Stasher Bags
One time use plastic bags can add up SO quickly. Even when we have tried to wash and reuse, they never quite feel clean. We found out about these silicone stasher bags and they are one of the closest swaps – still see through and the zip closure feels very similar. Bonus – these can be washed in the dishwasher!
Plastic Wrap > Beeswrap or Silicone Lids
If you’re using plastic wrap to pack sandwiches for lunches – a great alternative is bees wax wrap. This reusable wrap can also be used to seal bowls. If you want a tighter seal on open containers, we found these silicone lids do the trick really well too.
Cotton Rounds > Resuable Cotton Pads
If you’re a fan of skincare (like we are), the amount of cotton rounds you use can add up for toner, eye makeup removal, etc. so we switched to washable cotton rounds and haven’t looked back. These can be tossed in a laundry bag and put in the washer and a big bonus – no cotton wisps in your eyes anymore!
Plastic Cleaning Products > Glass Bottles & Refills
There are SO many amazing all natural cleaning brands, so it’s no longer difficult to find a product that works well and is sustainable. We recently came across the brand Blueland and we think it’s brilliant. Reusable glass spray bottles and the refills are in tablet form! If you’re not ready to switch, there are plenty of brands that offer glass bottles and refilling options instead of purchasing the whole plastic bottle each time.
Those are just a few of the items we’ve come across. What are some sustainable product switches you’ve made? We’d love to add them to our list!
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the NEAT girls
We are Ashley and Marissa, the founders of Neat Method.
Lets face it – we obviously love to organize and are a little…or maybe we should say a lot type-A. This perfect storm created The Neat Life. Welcome! We’ve seen it all, heard it all, organized it all, and are always obsessed with seeing a perfectly NEAT space. Even if a clutter free space doesn’t tickle your fancy as much as ours, we guarantee you will be entertained by our antics and drive to make the world a NEAT-er place!
