Minimizing trash is less of a challenge if you make it fun, but how do you do that? Saving money is very fun in my opinion, and getting yourself some reusable items can help reduce trash while cutting your spending in the long run. Total upside is using higher quality items as well. Challenge accepted. Since you don’t have to be crafty to make trash, and you don’t have to be super environmentally responsible to limit the amount of trash you produce, finding new ways to limit your trash pile is actually great news if the need for a new hobby has become your current focus. Check out this list of 10 reusable items that will save money and reduce trash.
Braun Epilator
This has been a well-kept secret on my part, as I don’t generally start up chats with people about how amazing my hair removal process is, but this is for the environment, and for your skin. If you haven’t already become aware of epilation, prepare yourself for these few magic words: weeks hair free. No more replacing razors or messing with wax. Epilators have lots of little fast moving tweezers that pluck from the root and get the job done quickly. In the last 8 years I’ve only gone through two epilators. They’re easy to use and worth the investment. Caution: it can really hurt at first and the pain subsides over time.
Two-Tone Microfiber Makeup Pads
One simple overlooked way to decrease trash is to replace makeup removers with reusable pads. Skin can be delicate and especially susceptible to whatever fabrics it comes into contact with so when you’re removing makeup or face masks it’s crucial to use something gentle. These microfiber makeup remover pads are two-tone, having one side black for mascara and darker colors and the other side is good to remove lotions and creams.
Stainless Steel Straws 12 Pack
If straws are a regularly used item in your home, there’s really no better time than now to make the budget friendly investment in reusable straws. You can buy reusable straws made from various materials, but stainless steel straws are easy to clean and don’t collect bacteria when cleaned properly. These dishwasher safe stainless steel straws come in five different color options, have a storage pouch and cleaning brushes are included.
GoodCups K Cups
Another super affordable way to minimize your trash heap is by substituting disposable K pods with reusable ones. You can easily control whether or not you have a strong or weak cup of coffee by filling the reusable K cup about half full with the desired amount of coffee and packing it down before placing the K pod into your machine. Use the code SCOOPKCUPS1 to get the K cup coffee scoop at a 10% discount.
Dryer Sheets
If you find the need to use dryer sheets or some type of anti-static cling laundry technique, get ready to discover the exceptional benefits of using wool dryer balls. They decrease dry time by keeping fabrics separated, allowing for better air flow. I love that they save time and resources by adding a natural fabric softener effect with each load you successfully get done!
5 Oz. Food Pouches
The convenience of food pouches, let me count the ways…you can easily fill them with yogurt, applesauce or baby food, they last for a super long time if you take really good care of them, they are easy to clean and it’s kind of easy to keep track of them. They travel well and work like a charm for portable food needs. Picnics, anyone?
17 Oz. Water Bottle
Plastic has finally become known as the enemy. Too much? Either way, there’s a need to use less of it and adding a reusable stainless steel water bottle to your arsenal of environmentally friendly items is a good place to start. This bottle is insulated and fits into cup holders.
Microfiber Mop Heads
Now I don’t expect everyone to get as excited as I do about cleaning, it took years to appreciate the benefits of taking time out of the day to just clean things but even if you don’t quite find enjoyment in tidy spaces we are still familiar with the impression a clean floor can have in the home or work space. Reusable mop heads help me stay motivated to mop my hard floors because once one of the heads is dirty, I don’t have the clean the damn mop before I can mop. You just rip off the dirty on, toss it in the laundry and put on a fresh one. It’s pretty moptastic.
Reusable Shopping Bags
One of the best yet simplest investments I’ve made into a reusable item was shopping bags. I’ve been able to get years of use out of all of them and they wash well. Sturdy bags will hold so much stuff which aside from decreasing trash, it saves time on your haul! These are the things dreams are made of, you know, if you dream of saving time.
Organic Cotton Mesh Produce Bags
So here it is, another item that you have to tote into the grocery store with you to get any advantage out of it, but it’s worth it to reduce trash. These mesh produce bags don’t add that much more weight to your purchase price and come in different sizes for you to choose from.
What ways to you minimize trash in your home? Feel free to mention some of your ideas in the comments below.
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