Less does more in 2024. Always use, reuse and recycle what you already have before buying more. Then think about what you can do to REDUCE waste for lots more love for the environment. SWAP eco-friendly alternatives for everyday products that cause so much waste, and get closer to a Zero-Waste goal.
10 Eco-friendly and easy product SWAPS!
1 SWAP shampoo & conditioner plastic bottles for bars.
The amount of shampoo/ conditioner containers tossed out of a US home a year could fill up 1,200 football fields!
2 SWAP paper towels for reusable cloth towels.
Over 50,000 trees are cut down each day for the amount of paper towels the US uses!
3 SWAP single use plastic sandwich bags for stainless steel food containers.
1 million single use plastic bags are used every minute, and can take centuries to biodegrade. Plastic WASTE is a HUGE problem globally!
4 SWAP sanitary hygiene pads for reusable pads.
Around 20 BILLION non-biodegradable feminine hygiene products end up in US landfills every year.
5 SWAP take-out coffee cups for a reusable travel coffee mug
An average person uses 150 disposable cups a year in the US. Every minute 1 million single-use coffee cups are sent to a landfill.
6 SWAP toothpaste tubes for toothpaste tablets (and other eco-options)
Over 1 billion plastic toothpaste tubes are thrown away every year. This doesn't include the toothbrushes, floss / containers ... plus the chemicals in toothpaste. More SWAPS needed!
7 SWAP liquid detergent liquid for eco-laundry detergent sheets
Around 900 million plastic jugs of laundry detergent are tossed in landfills each year. Most detergents are non-biodegradable and ingredients contaminate our waters.
8 SWAP synthetic chemical deodorants for natural plant-based alternatives
Many contain harsh chemicals that get in our waters, plus plastic packaging that fill up the landfills.
9 SWAP makeup wipes for reusable (cotton) pads
Around 11 BILLION wipes are flushed or tossed out each year. It can take up to 100 years to biodegrade.
10 SWAP grooming products for zero-waste / eco-friendly / all in 1 solutions.
The average adult uses 12 or more personal care products everyday. Lotion, moisturizers, eye creams and so much more! SWAPPING zero-waste eco-friendly products! More options!
Less does More! Let's Do 1Thing together y'all!
