10 Easy Plastic-Free Swaps You Can Start Today
Week 2 of Plastic-Free July: Let’s Go Deeper.
If you’ve already swapped your plastic water bottle, grocery bags, and toothbrush—amazing! You’re ahead of the curve. Now let’s level up with 10 more plastic-free swaps that are just as easy and impactful.
This week, we’re focusing on the everyday essentials, clever DIY tricks, and the real-life health, wallet, and planet-friendly wins that come with each swap.
1. A Better Way to Wash: Solid Dish Bar > Plastic Bottle
Say goodbye to liquid dish soap in plastic bottles. Our solid dish bar is just as tough on grease, lasts longer, and takes up less space.
Pro Tip: Pair it with a wooden dish brush or scrubber for the ultimate low-waste dishwashing routine.
Why it matters:
✔️ Zero plastic waste
✔️ No chemicals going down the drain
✔️ Simple, clean ingredients
2. Silicone or Vegan Wax Food Wraps Instead of Plastic Wrap
Ditch the plastic wrap for good with our vegan wax wraps and silicone covers—two reusable heroes in the fight against food waste.
Use the wax wraps to cover bowls, wrap sandwiches, or fold into snack pouches. They’re plant-based, washable, and compostable at the end of their life— no plastic waste.
Our flexible silicone covers are perfect for sealing bowls, cans, or even fresh cut fruit and veggies. They stretch to fit snugly, keeping food fresh without single-use plastic.
Both options are easy to clean, endlessly reusable, and designed to reduce waste in your kitchen—one swap at a time.
Bonus: They keep food fresher longer than plastic cling film too!
Pictured: Vegan Was Wrap Roll(Left) Silicone Can covers (Right)
3. DIY All-Purpose Cleaner in a Glass Spray Bottle (with Castile Soap)
Ditch the harsh chemicals and plastic bottles. Make your own gentle, effective cleaner with just a few ingredients:
🧼 Recipe:
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1 tablespoon Castile soap
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2 cups water
- Repurposed or Glass Spray Bottle
Pour into a reusable glass spray bottle, shake gently, and you’ve got a plastic-free cleaner perfect for countertops, sinks, and surfaces.
Why it’s better: No artificial fragrance, no toxic residue—just a fresh, safer clean for your home and the planet.
4. Reusable Produce Bags for Fruits, Veggies & Bulk Goods
Ditch the flimsy plastic produce bags and switch to something better. Our breathable mesh and cotton bags and bulk muslin bags are reusable, machine washable, and designed to last—perfect for produce, grains, and bulk items.
Each bag comes with the tare weight clearly labeled, so checkout is quick and accurate at any bulk or farmer’s market.
Why it’s better: Plastic food packaging is difficult to avoid, so every little bit to reduce plastic waste at the grocery store matters. Ditch food package and extra waste, plus no guesswork at the register—just smart, sustainable shopping.
Reusable Bulk Bags
5. Plastic-Free Hand Soap: Refillable or Bar, Your Choice
Option 1: Refillable Foaming Hand Soap (with Castile Soap)
Skip the plastic pump bottles and mix your own foaming hand soap at home using a our amber glass dispenser.
🧴 Recipe:
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1/2 Castile soap (citrus or peppermint)
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1/2 cup water
Gently shake and you’re ready to wash—no more plastic bottles or questionable ingredients.
Option 2: Go Classic with Bar Soap
Choose a natural bar soap for your sink or shower. Make sure to pair with a sustainable soap dish to get the longest life out of it.
🛁 Why it matters:
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Bar soaps last longer than liquid soap
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No need to recycle or toss plastic packaging
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Gentler formulas with fewer harsh additives
Amber Foaming Soap Pump + Castile Soap Bundle
6. Bring Your Own Containers for Takeout & Leftovers
Skip the styrofoam and black plastic tupperware, and bring your own containers when grabbing takeout or boxing up leftovers at a restaurant.
🍱 It’s as easy as keeping one in your bag or car so you’re always ready.
Why it helps:
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Reduces single-use plastic and styrofoam waste
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Prevents exposure to plastic chemicals in hot food
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Keeps your food fresher, safer, and spill-free
Bonus: It’s a small action that sparks big conversations—your server might just be inspired too!
7. Reusable Cotton Rounds Instead of Disposable Ones
Soft, effective, and zero waste—our reusable cotton rounds are ideal for applying toner, removing makeup, or stepping up your skincare routine.
Use, wash, repeat. It’s that simple.
Planet tip: Most disposable cotton rounds come wrapped in plastic—and many contain hidden plastic fibers you’d never expect near your skin. Plus, cotton is a water-intensive crop, making single-use products even more wasteful. Choose the sustainable swap that’s better for your skin, the planet, and our precious water resources.
8. Plastic-Free Floss in a Refillable Container
Most conventional dental floss is made from nylon and coated with synthetic waxes—plus it’s packaged in plastic that lingers for centuries.
Make the switch to biodegradable, vegan floss made from bamboo charcoal fiber, housed in a refillable and plastic-free container.
Health bonus: No synthetic waxes, no hidden PFAS, and no plastic sliding between your gums. Just clean, effective flossing—naturally.
Biodegradable Charcoal Dental Floss
9. Bring-Your-Own Cutlery
Keep a compact utensil set in your bag, glove box, or backpack—so you’re always ready for takeout, picnics, food trucks, or office lunches.
The win? You skip the flimsy plastic cutlery and show up like a zero-waste pro wherever you eat.
10. Use a Safety Razor Instead of Disposable Razors
Billions of plastic razors are tossed each year—but our Reusable Double Edge Safety Razor is built to last and designed to help you break up with plastic for good.
Made from durable copper alloy and zinc, it delivers a close, smooth shave without irritation. Just replace the blade—not the whole razor—and enjoy years of zero-waste shaving.
| Razor Type | Upfront Cost | Refill Cost | Long-Term Cost |
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| Plastic Razor | ~$10 for handle + 2 cartridges | ~$20 for 4 cartridges | ~$5 per refill = $100/year (if you shave weekly) |
| Our Safety Razor | $32.98 | $9 for 20 blades | ~45¢ per blade = $23/year (same shaving frequency) |
Smart + Sustainable:
Skip the landfill waste and the overpriced refills. This razor is a one-time investment for years of clean, low-waste shaving.
First time using a safety razor? It’s a slightly different technique—watch our tutorial before you get started.
Reusable Double Edge Safety Razor
These swaps aren’t just good for the planet—they’re better for you. Less exposure to plastic toxins, fewer things to throw away, and often more beautiful products that last. Every swap is a quiet rebellion against waste (and big corps!)—and a step toward a cleaner future.
📖 Follow along for new tips, deeper insights, and real stories from our Plastic-Free July community.
🛍️ Shop our curated zero-waste essentials to make your swaps simple and sustainable.
Let’s keep going—together. 🌿
