Zero Waste Home Products Directory
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Zero waste home products save money and resources.
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Welcome! I designed this zero waste home products directory as a starting point to jumpstart your plastic-free lifestyle.
Please reuse what you already have whenever possible and purchase as a last resort.
An asterisk beside a specific product means I highly recommend it as it’s one I use and swear by in my own home.
Please note: This list of zero waste home products may contain affiliate links, which means I receive a teeny-tiny portion of the sale if you decide to purchase.
Zero waste home products for the kitchen
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Parchment paper —> Silicone baking mat
Plastic bags —> Silicone bags*
Plastic tupperware —> Glass tupperware
Aluminum foil —> Silicone baking mat
Individually-wrapped snacks —> Small glass containers*
Cupcake + muffin liners —> Silicone liners
Plastic straws —> Metal straws
Paper napkins —> Cloth napkins
Plastic wrap —> Beeswax wraps*
Sponge —> Bamboo dish brush
Aerosol cooking spray —> Refillable oil mister
Coffee that requires filters or pods —> French press*
Plastic bags —> BPI-certified compostable trash bags
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Zero waste home products for the bathroom
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Tampons/pads —> Menstrual cup*
Plastic toothbrush —> Bamboo toothbrush*
Toothpaste —> Toothpaste tablets
Tissues —> Handkerchiefs
Shampoo + conditioner —> Shampoo + conditioner bars
Body lotion —> Coconut oil
Makeup remover —> Coconut oil
Single-use makeup remover pads —> Reusable cotton pads
Liquid soap —> Bar soap
Cotton swabs —> Bamboo cotton buds
Dental floss —> Silk floss
Plastic loofah —> Natural loofah
Razor —> Safety razor*
Polyester bath mat —> Bamboo bath mat
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Laundry and cleaning
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Laundry detergent —> Non-toxic laundry sheets
Dryer sheets —> Wool dryer balls
Cleaning supplies in plastic bottles —> Homemade cleansers in amber glass spray bottles
Lint brush with tear-away, disposable sheets —> Double-sided lint and pet hair pickup brush
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On the go
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Food containers — > Stainless steel Bento Boxes
Snack packs (+ other individually-wrapped snacks) —> Small glass containers*
Plastic bags —> Reusable shopping tote in a cute carrying case
Water bottle —> Stainless steel water bottle*
Plastic produce bags —> Reusable mesh bags*, or pillowcases
Plastic containers —> Organic cotton bulk bags
Disposable coffee cups —> Reusable coffee cup (BPA-free!)
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Informal entertaining
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Disposable plates —> Compostable plates* made from sugarcane
Disposable plastic cutlery —> Compostable cutlery* made from cornstarch
Balloons —> Just go without!
Flowers —> Unwrapped flowers native to your locale
Confetti —> Hole-punched leaves
Paraffin-Based Candles —> Homemade beeswax candles or soy candles
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Want more zero waste inspiration? Listen to episode #048 for expert tips and tricks.
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