Go Plastic-Free Today with These 13 Easy Switches

Did you know a lot of traditional sponges are full of plastics? Not Dotti’s Super Scrubber! Made of long-lasting, food-grade silicone, Dotti is easily sanitized by a simple wash in the dishwasher. Less waste and a prettier countertop makes me a happy cleaning camper.

Branch Basics’s Premium Glass Starter Kit comes with 5 gorgeous glass bottles and just 2 cleaners to accompany it. The concentrate can be made into all kinds of cleaners, including floor cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, bathroom cleaner, and even laundry detergent. I love the simplicity of just having one concentrate to keep track of and order, as opposed to having 27 bottles sitting under my sink at all times. It is an investment, but isn’t your sanity worth it?

From the world’s first plastic-neutral retailer comes a gorgeous, affordable set of produce bags that you definitely need. At $12.99 for 6 bags of different sizes, these easy-to-use bags will help you ditch the plastic next time you hit the grocery or farmer’s market. I keep them in my car for those last-minute grocery trips!

If you’re skeptical of laundry detergent sheets, I hear you. I was once, too. But these sheets from Kind Laundry will make a believer out of you. At $0.17/load, they are well-priced, convenient, full of great ingredients, and totally mess-free. Don’t walk… run to Amazon for these puppies.

I know this switch can seem scary to the user of traditional shampoos and conditioners (talking to myself here!), but think about how many plastic bottles we use every year for hair care alone. Give these beautiful shampoo and conditioner bars a shot – you might just surprise yourself with how much you dig ‘em.

This one feels like a back-to-basics moment! Think Ivory soap… but better smelling and better for you. I love this body wash bar from Brixy that’s full of coconut oil, shea butter, and olive oil. Your skin will probably love it, too.

I love Native, especially their body wash! I do, however, wish more of their products were plastic-free. They have a plastic-free deodorant in their signature Coconut & Vanilla scent. Though on the pricier side ($11.67/stick on Amazon) for deo, this stuff actually works – and you can’t put a price on that.

If you’re not a reusable water bottle person (I get it, they sometimes taste a little funky), these metal bottles from Open Water are a great option. With 100% recyclable packaging and great-tasting water, the fish will thank you for your smart choice in drinking water.

Would it really be a plastic-free roundup if I didn’t include metal straws? Here is the token set of metal straws. These aren’t, however, just any metal straws. My husband is so convinced my plain metal straws (he calls them “death straws”) are dangerous, so in honor of my safety boy, here are some silicone-tipped metal straws to prevent injury while you save the planet.

Most dishwasher detergents are full of plastic, too. It’s everywhere! Luckily, Dirty Labs makes a plastic-free, cardboard-packaged powder that’ll clean your dishes just as well as the plastic-stuff. Go on, give it a try.

Yup, we’re going there. You’ve never known TQE to be your shy friend though, right? I love my All Matters (formerly OrganiCup) Menstrual Cup. Kiss your plastic-filled tampons & pads goodbye and try out this cup. Available in two different sizes (intended for those who have not given birth vaginally and those who have), the OrganiCup is a comfortable and much cheaper alternative to traditional period products. You can also wear it for up to 12 hours with no leaks… which gets a hell yeah from me.

If you’re not shopping on Thrive Market, today’s your day to change that. On top of carrying many great-for-the-planet products, their label makes some pretty good stuff, too. Case in point, these toothpaste tablets. Simply pop one in your mouth, chew it up, and brush like you normally would.

I can hear some of you calling me a hippie, but this one is a great switch. Ditch your single-use food wrap and baggies for some beeswax wraps from Bee’s Wrap. These are washable, easy-to-use, and help keep all kinds of food fresh.