8 Everyday Items to Go Green
We can all cope with climate change, in our own way and at our own pace. It is possible to change a lot of things with a simple change in habits. Here are the 8 objects to be eco-friendly on a daily basis !
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Let's start with the unmissable ! The water bottle is the essential accessory to reduce waste. Rather than using a new plastic water bottle (or other sugary drink not recommended) every day, it is better to fill your water bottle directly. Just wash and care for it and it can last you for years ! No more unnecessary use of polluting plastic. And, even if a lot of water bottles on the market can be expensive, you can perfectly find a water bottle for 5-10€ in several stores or on the internet !
Reusable bag
When we go shopping, we very often need bags to carry them. This is where the reusable bag comes in ! A reusable bag is often inexpensive (a few euros max) and it helps to curb the waste of many plastic bags. Yes, a single bag can be used for months or even years! It's cheap and very practical, why hesitate?
Meal boxes/bags
Wrapping your lunch for work/classes in aluminum foil or cling film, it's over! To be eco-friendly on a daily basis, you will need a reusable box/bag . What for? Because it's a simple way to take care of the planet! So, every time you have to pack/carry your meal, all you have to do is use your box/bag, and wash it once you get home.
Reusable tissues/cotton swabs/cotton swabs
Innovative and ecological, the reusable cotton swab is a must to have to reduce waste and excess waste. Did you know that a single reusable, washable and effective cotton swab can replace up to 1000 disposable cotton swabs ? It's not just a saving for the planet (fewer resources needed, etc.) but also for the wallet! Imagine: 1000 disposable cotton swabs saved, in the long term, that's a small amount.
There are also alternatives for reusable tissues – which can replace up to 3000 normal disposable tissues. This is a radical and easy change to make, for the environment and for the future of all of us!
Not to mention reusable make-up remover pads, which can replace up to 1750 single-use cotton pads. Every time you remove your makeup, or apply a cream/treatment with these reusable cotton pads, you will have the opportunity to reduce waste simply and effortlessly !
And, of course, all of them are, once unusable, completely biodegradable !
Reusable straws
Then, in the same vein, we can mention reusable straws ! Made of stainless steel, silicone, bamboo or metal, they will allow you to sip your favorite drinks while being environmentally friendly !
Every year, 1 billion plastic straws are thrown away. This is obviously a disaster for the environment, but a disaster that is entirely preventable with the adoption of reusable straws. A simple, ecological and terribly important gesture in the long term.
In addition, these straws are very easy to wash thanks to a small brush.
Menstrual panties
Period panties are becoming more and more popular, and they're worth it! Many brands offer (at different prices) panties for light, medium and heavy flow. It is an excellent alternative to conventional sanitary protection (pads, tampons, etc.). Indeed, in addition to being better for the skin (because they do not contain chemicals like the usual protections), they are much better for the environment ! No need to do the math : menstrual panties can last up to 12 hours and are washable. A tampon or pad, on the other hand, lasts less than that and must be thrown away after a single use. Period panties can also be used between 5 and 7 years old !
Bamboo toothbrush
It is generally advised by dentists to change your toothbrush every 3 months. Over a year, this is equivalent to 4 plastic toothbrushes to be thrown away. If you multiply that by billions of people... This is a very large number of discarded toothbrushes! And where do they end? In landfills and/or oceans, where they cannot be recycled. How can we compensate for this waste?
The answer is simple : the bamboo toothbrush! In addition to being a natural antibacterial (naturally better than the classic toothbrush), it is more easily recyclable ! It also doesn't need any chemicals to be made and can very easily be composted (its packaging too, by the way) !
Wooden hairbrush
Finally, we can mention the wooden hairbrush! The latter has both health and environmental benefits. First, metal or plastic bristles usually do more damage to the scalp and damage the skull. Then the wooden hairbrush also makes the hair shinier and removes dirt from static charge more easily.
In addition, because it is neither plastic nor metal, the wooden hairbrush is more environmentally friendly, as it is made with recyclable materials. In addition, wood lasts much longer than plastic, which breaks more easily.
Being greener, in the end, is very accessible! So yes, sometimes the objects mentioned can be a little expensive, but, in the long run, it is a necessary investment for everyone! And, to start adopting better habits, these 8 objects to be eco-friendly on a daily basis will be very useful to you!
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