These days, it seems you can’t go a day without seeing someone reorganizing their home and/or going full Marie Kondo on their closet or bathroom while scrolling social media. All of this time at home has forced us to take a closer look at our space and make adjustments as needed. In addition to cleaning out random cabinets and getting rid of old clothes, this time is a great opportunity to identify ways you can make your home a little more green and sustainable.
See, many don’t realize the impact that small changes in our everyday practices can have. For example, switching from single-use water bottles to a reusable water bottle can make a significant difference over time. Simple swaps and replacements like this can be made in all areas of your life, ultimately reducing your carbon footprint. Today, we’re listing a few simple ways to make your home more sustainable. Follow along as we go room-by-room sharing a few ideas on how to elevate your home in terms of sustainability. What product swaps have you made in your home? Let us know in the comments!
Bathroom:
- Bamboo toothbrush
- Shampoo and conditioner bars
- Toothpaste bites
- Reusable cotton face pads
- Compostable makeup wipes
- Stainless steel razor
- Bar soap
- Face lotion bar
- DIY dry shampoo
- Short showers
- Bamboo TP
Kitchen:
- Reusable water bottle
- Metal straws
- Stasher bags / reusable plastic bags
- Bar dish soap + dishwashing sponge
- Swedish dishcloth
- Mesh product bags
- Silpat
- Mason jars for bulk storage (or just saving jars)
- Buying common liquids, spices, and dry goods in bulk
- Fabric coffee filter
- Soda stream or something similar
- Plant-based foods!
- Compost tin
Mudroom / Miscellaneous:
- Bulk powder laundry detergent
- Dryer balls
- Bike
- Reusable totes for everything!!!
- Public transit card
- Old t-shirts as rags
- Compostable phone case
- Refillable cleaning products