Room-by-Room Plastic-Free Makeover
- Viroqua Plastic Free
- Sep 26
- 2 min read
Interested in going plastic-free or at least significantly reducing your consumption of plastic? It can feel pretty daunting when you are confronted with plastic in every aisle of the store. Whether you tackle the whole house at once, or bit by bit as you use up the items you already have, simple alternatives to plastic are surprisingly easy to find.
Check out the list below for ideas about how to give your home a room-by-room plastic-free makeover!
In the Kitchen
Reusable stainless-steel straws Cloth napkins
Food storage containers – glass or bees wrap Join a CSA for plastic free, local produce
Glass, metal or ceramic beverage containers Choose loose dried tea
Coffee beans and a grinder Wood cutting board
Buy in bulk in your own containers Dishwasher detergent tablets/powder
In the Bath
Bar soap face wash Bamboo toothbrush and floss
Toothpaste powder or tablets Shampoo and conditioner bar
Cardboard tube deodorant Who Gives a Crap toilet paper
Stainless steel reusable razor Wooden hairbrush/comb
Children’s Area
Beeswax crayons Wooden play toys
Reusable diaper service Natural fabric blankets and clothes
Stainless-steel sippy cup Washable lunchbox or bag
Healthcare Items
Bamboo band-aids Reusable cotton swabs
Metal or glass containers for salves/ointments Sunscreen bar
Reusable silicone menstrual cup Period underwear
On the Go
Stainless steel water bottle Reusable to-go coffee cup
Bring your own leftover containers Reusable cloth shopping bags
Miscellaneous
Laundry detergent powder/tablet Buy condiments in glass bottles
Plant a garden/start composting Buy secondhand
Visit the library for books/movies/CDs Buy local to eliminate packaging/shipping
Make your own cleaning products Keep a plate and utensils at the office
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