5 Stupidly Simple Swaps to Spark Your Waste-Free Journey

Going on a Waste-Free journey might feel like a huge and overwhelming task. Trust me, we all have been there! What it means basically is to reduce your waste and switch to things that can be reused, one step at a time. 

You don’t have to throw away all your stuff, right at this moment. Just gradually make zero waste products a part of your lifestyle!    

If you’re someone who is just starting their waste-free journey, don’t worry! We’ve listed 5 swaps, fast and basic, to help you minimize your waste!   

  1. Make Use of Reusable Shopping Bags Instead of Plastic Bags

When heading out to shop, carry your own reusable bag instead of getting plastic bags from the store. You can also take up a fun DIY project and stitch your own personalized cloth bags  Personalized bags can not only turn heads at your next grocery shopping but also reduce a ton load of plastic!  

  1. Use Reusable Straw Instead of Single-Use Plastic Straws

If you like sipping your drink through a straw, just replace the plastic ones with a reusable straw. They might be of copper, stainless steel, or bamboo. Unlike plastic straws, you can easily clean your reusable straws and carry them with you in your bag. 

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  1. Reusable Wax Wraps Instead of Plastic Wraps

Reusable wax wrappings are one of the simplest alternatives to plastic wraps. Beeswax provides natural preservatives that help not only preserve the food longer, but also reduce food waste. Buy organic local brands or have your own crafty afternoon! 

  1. Replace Paper Napkins With Cotton/Reusable Handkerchiefs

Remember the good old days, carrying your own handkerchief to the school? Well, let’s bring it back! Whenever going out for the day, carry a handkerchief in your bag or pocket. This will help tremendously in controlling the avoidable waste generated in restaurants and public places.

  1. Reusing Instead of Putting It in the Dustbin

The easiest adjustment you can make to a sustainable lifestyle is actually denying those things which put a burden on nature. Reusing and repurposing is your key to being not only environment-friendly but pocket-friendly too!  

Aren’t these five small switches easy yet healthy for us as well as our nature? So, are you ready for a sustainable swap?