The less plastic in your life, the better for you, your family and the environment. Use our list of more sustainable swaps for everyday plastic items.
| Everyday item | Sustainable version |
|---|---|
| Plastic pegs | Steel or wooden pegs |
| Face wipes and baby wipes | Cotton face washer |
| Makeup pads | Reusable makeup pads |
| Plastic produce bag | Reusable produce bag (or no bag at all) |
| Plastic water bottle | Reusable drink bottle |
| Plastic hair brush | Wooden hair brush |
| Plastic takeaway containers | Reusable containers |
| Synthetic dish cloths | Washable and compostable dishcloths |
| Tea bags (lots of brands contain plastic!) | Tea infuser |
| Single-use cup | Reusable takeaway cup |
| Disposable razor | Reusable razor |
| Plastic cotton buds | Compostable cotton buds |
| Plastic toothbrush | Bamboo toothbrush |
| Shaving cream | Shaving soap |
| Toothpaste tubes | Teeth tabs |
| Disposable nursing pads | Reusable nursing pads |
| Disposable toilet bombs | Natural toilet bombs |
| Dish detergent | Dish soap and brush |
| Disposable nappies | Reusable nappies |
| Disposable sanitary products | Reusable sanitary products |
| Plastic coat hangers | Wire coat hangers |
| Disposable nappy bags | Wet bag |
| Roll on or aerosol deodorant | Deodorant balm |
| Plastic floss | Natural fibre floss |
| Shampoo and conditioner bottle | Shampoo and conditioner bar |
| Single-use coffee pods | Reusable coffee pods |
| Disposable drinks tray (used for only minutes!) | Reusable drinks tray |
| Single-use ziplock bags | Reusable silicone ziplock bags |
| Single-use plastic straws | Reusable straws |
| Cling wrap | Food wraps and bowl covers |
| Plastic bread bags | Reusable bread bags |
| Single-use sachets | Reusable yoghurt and baby food pouches |
| Baking paper | Silicone baking mat |
| Single-use balloons and decorations | Reusable or recyclable party decorations |