3 Products that Support Your Zero-Waste Lifestyle
3 Products to Support Your Zero-Waste Lifestyle
A zero-waste lifestyle looks different for every person, and that’s what makes it so fun! I personally know I still have a lot to learn, but I also appreciate how far I have come on my own zero-waste journey.
I enjoy learning and sharing zero-waste lifestyle tips and tricks with others in hopes I can be an inspiration for those on their own transition to more intentional living.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of zero-waste is finding sustainable products that make sense. These are items I wish I had known about years or decades ago because they are better quality than single-use versions and save time and money.
Without further ado, here are my top 3 zero-waste products that make my life a bit easier.
Zero-Waste Lifestyle Product #1: Reusable Make-Up Pads
My favorite zero-waste item for the bathroom are washable make-up pads.
I use these to replace disposable cotton rounds, which I once used daily to remove my make-up.
Now I no longer buy disposable cotton rounds, which is great for the environment and better for my wallet.
These days, I use simply toss these reusable rounds in the washing machine with my regular towels and they come out clean and as good as new!
Simply apply your favorite make-up remover liquid to the cloth and use anywhere on your face.
[Related: The Zero Waste Home Products Directory]
Product #2: Washable Floor Mop
My favorite zero-waste cleaning item is the washable floor mop from O-Cedar.
This floor mop is sold almost everywhere (Target, large grocery stores, Amazon) and is much stronger than the better-known mop with disposable pads.
The handle is extremely sturdy and the liquid container is large enough where I only need to fill every 2 to 3 weeks.
The mop pads are double-sided, machine washable, and prevent disposable pads from ending up in the landfill.
I have found owning 3 washable pads works well for my family, as I simply wash them with my regular cleaning towels.
My floor mop has lasted 2 years so far and has paid for itself by cutting out disposable pad purchases.
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Zero-Waste Lifestyle Product #3: Portable Utensil Kit
An easy way to extend my zero-waste efforts outside my home is to be prepared for anything the day has in store for me. This means keeping items in my car for the “what-ifs”: what if I need to run an errand, what if I meet a friend for lunch, or what if I have an unexpected long day?
The items I keep in my car to be prepared include reusable grocery & produce bags, an extra filled reusable water bottle, and my to-go utensil kit.
I often use mine when eating at a restaurant that provides plastic utensils. Typical plastic utensils take hundreds of years to decompose in the landfill and, although compostable utensils are available, they are only compostable at industrial compost factories, not in at-home composts (which I have personally tried in my own backyard compost bin!).
I store my to-go utensils in a small washable tie-up pouch that I can clean when needed. Other zero waste utensil kits come with collapsible utensils, keychain versions, bamboo material, and more.
I hope this inspires you to find your own zero-waste lifestyle items that make your life easier and your wallet fuller.
Living a zero-waste lifestyle looks different for every single person, but by making small sustainable choices every day we can all do our parts for the planet!
Danielle’s sustainability journey began 5 years ago when she joined the Green Team at her hospitality job in Las Vegas and quickly realized how much she enjoyed helping others make ‘green’ choices. You can find her on her Instagram account, “TheSustainabelle”, where she shares tips and tricks for living a sustainable life (in addition to the occasional picture of her Husky Poodle puppy, Luna).
Check out her website at www.TheSustainabelle.com.
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