Living a more eco-friendly life doesn’t mean making drastic changes overnight. Small swaps can make a huge difference over time! Here are some easy ways to reduce plastic waste and live a little greener.
In the Kitchen 🍽️
- Ditch the cling film – Beeswax wraps are a fantastic alternative to single-use plastic wrap.
- Silicone baking sheets – Say goodbye to endless rolls of tin foil and baking paper.
- Refillable cleaning products – The Green Co. offers a great range of eco-friendly refillable cleaning products. From kitchen degreaser to glass cleaner, to bathroom spray. Check out their range here.
- Glass jars for refills – Bring your own jars to zero-waste stores for grains, pasta, and even peanut butter!
- Ground coffee > pods – Coffee pods are tricky to recycle. Opt for a French press or reusable coffee filter instead.
- Bamboo scrubbing brush – Replace your plastic brush with a bamboo option. Easy to recycle after use and are just as effective!
- Tupperware for takeout – Bring your own container when grabbing takeaway food to avoid plastic packaging.
- Fabric napkins – No more disposable paper napkins! Fabric ones are reusable and add a classy touch to meals.
- Reusable water bottles – Cut out single-use plastic bottles by investing in a sturdy, reusable one. Our reusable bottles are insulated to keep your drinks warm for 12 hours and cold for 24.
In the Bathroom 🚿
- Solid shower products – Shampoo bars, conditioner bars, and solid soap bars work just as well as their bottled counterparts!
- Bamboo toothbrush – An easy swap for a more sustainable morning routine.
- Laundry bag for microplastics – Prevent microplastics from synthetic fabrics entering the waterways.
- Eco-friendly laundry detergent – The Green Co. provides eco-friendly laundry detergent and fabric softener in biodegradable sheets rather than a plastic bottle.
- Dryer balls instead of fabric softener – They soften clothes naturally and reduce drying time.
Out and About 🌍
- Reusable coffee cups- Many café coffee cups aren’t recyclable due to their plastic lining. Our reusable coffee cups are perfect for being sustainable on the go.
- Tote bags – Keep a fabric tote handy to avoid plastic shopping bags.
- Reusable straws – Ditch plastic straws in favour of stainless steel, bamboo, or silicone alternatives.
At Home 🏡
- Toilet roll switch-up – Bamboo toilet roll is a more sustainable alternative to traditional paper options.
- Draft excluders – Instead of cranking up the heating, keep the warmth in with a good draft excluder.
- Unsubscribe from unwanted emails – It may not seem like a plastic swap, but fewer emails mean less digital waste and energy consumption.
- Paper towels? No thanks! – Replace them with rags or reusable cleaning cloths.
Each of these swaps is simple, but together they add up to a big impact. Start with one or two and see how easy it is to embrace a low-waste lifestyle. Let’s keep our beaches and the planet clean! 🌊💙
You can check out the entire Life’s a Beach product range here, to find more ways to be sustainable in your day to day life.
