Small Shifts for a More Sustainable Household

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