Are you ready to reduce your single-use PET plastic and polystyrene foam packaging at home? Use our checklist to help you eliminate plastic and polystyrene foam in each room of your house.
BATHROOM SWAPS
Plastic toothbrush ➔ Bamboo toothbrush
Shampoo bottles ➔ Shampoo bar
Body wash ➔ Bar of soap
Sunscreen bottles ➔ Sunscreen blocks
Disposable razors ➔ Safety razor
Cotton q-tips (earbuds) ➔ Compostable buds or stainless steel ear pick
Diapers ➔ Cloth diapers
Dental floss ➔ Silk floss
Lip balm ➔ DIY lip balm
Loofah ➔ Natural bath brush or organic loofah
Disposable face wipes ➔ Reusable face wipes
KITCHEN SWAPS
Plastic shopping bags ➔ Cloth bag
Plastic produce bags ➔ Reusable produce bags
Food packaging ➔ Glass jars for shopping bulk
Plastic water bottles ➔ Stainless steel water bottle
Plastic wrap ➔ Cloth bowl cover or beeswax wraps
Teabags ➔ Stainless steel tea infuser
Plastic cutlery ➔ Bamboo cutlery set
Polystyrene foam packaging ➔ Eco-friendly lunch box to pack your lunch
Disposable coffee cup ➔ Glass or stainless steel travel mug
Sponge ➔ Wood pot scrubber
Paper towel ➔ Cloth
Plastic or foam egg cartons ➔ Moulded fibre egg cartons
BEDROOM & LIVING ROOM SWAPS
Pens ➔ Fountain pen
Cleaning products ➔ DIY cleaning products
Polyester, nylon, acrylic fabrics ➔ Cotton, silk, linen, wool, cashmere
Plastic children’s toys ➔ Wood, paper, and upcycled toys
LAUNDRY SWAPS
Dryer sheets ➔ Dryer balls
Laundry detergent ➔ Plastic-free laundry strips
Start where you can and with in your means. Slowly choose to replace select items at a time. If you’re making swaps, snap a photo and tag us using @ditchplasticpackaging on Instagram and #ditchplasticpackaging.
