Going plastic free: the first things to replace

Going plastic free: the first things to replace

Join the many change makers living with less plastic

  • Cut fossil fuel demand to reduce the progression of climate change
  • Reduce waste that clogs up landfill, and litters our waterways and natural areas
  • Reduce the toxins your body is exposed to, like BPA, phthalates and flame retardants
  • Save money by re-using, such as cling wrap or water bottles
  • Invest in higher quality, made to last products, like stainless steel pegs or cast iron frying pans
Go you! Tackling one area at a time is an easy way to get started and give you confidence moving forward. After all, it's all about progress, not perfection. Read on for ideas on the changes that the Biome community find are working for them.

Change 1: Switch commonly used single use products for reusable alternatives

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Change 2: Swap plastic bottles for package free

Many products that come in plastic bottles have alternatives that are either package free, or packaged in recyclable paper or cardboard, or reusable glass and tin. Swap: [pswp_products ids="20463,23386"]

Change 3: Grow your own

Fruit, veggies and herbs from the supermarket and veggie store often come wrapped in plastic. You don't need much space or experience to grow your own though. Most herbs are really easy to grow in pots, and we have window sill kits for those that don't have a backyard. For those that have a veggie garden, why not try growing vegetables and fruit from seeds. [pswp_products ids="31517,28486"]

Change 4: Replace broken plastic items with quality, buy for life or natural fibre alternatives

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Change 5: Take it room by room or activity by activity

TAKEAWAY Bring your own: GROCERY SHOPPING
  • Bring your own reusable shopping bags made from cotton or jute, or ask for a box
  • Bring your own reusable produce bags made from cotton, or just let your veggies mingle
  • Use a reusable container at the deli, butcher or specialty store
  • Shop at local food co-ops or bulk food stores
CLEANING
  • Spray cleaners for DIY cleaners using raw, natural ingredients purchased in bulk
  • Laundry liquid, general cleaning sprays and even body wash for soapberries or a soapberry liquid (see more about that here)
  • Plastic and synthetic cleaning brushes and sponges for natural fibre alternatives
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