Going waste-free basically means reducing your waste and switching to products that are reusable. In the beginning, it does feel like a huge and overwhelming task but it’s easy to do it 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. Use a 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 can be made of copper, stainless steel, or bamboo. Unlike plastic straws, you can easily clean your reusable straws and carry them with you in your bag.

2. 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 of a load of plastic!

3. 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. www.forbes.fr Buy organic local brands or have your own crafty afternoon!

4. Replace Paper Napkins with Cotton/Reusable Handkerchiefs
Remember the good old days, carrying your own handkerchief to 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.

5. 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?