As humans, we rely on the hundreds products that keep us clean, clothed, fed, housed, hydrated, and “normal”. Various contributors such as marketing, media, social media, social relationships, schools, and public relations, make us believe that we need these things to get by. Now although I do enjoy keeping a clean house, cooking, and looking presentable, the tools and/or products we use to do these things are most often disposable.

Disposable and single-use products have made a massive impact on our planet. They are easy to find, easy to use,  and are most often cheaper than eco-friendly alternatives – thus making them much more convenient and attractive to the buyer. When I dug a little further I realized that there are so many ways we can replace these things in our daily lives that we have grown attached to – such as paper towel – and find ways to decrease their use.

I must add that I am not completely anti-single-use products and I can appreciate that they have a purpose in health care and emergency situations etc. We must keep our  world safe AND clean. So there is a time and place for these items. Getting them out of your everyday routine – if unnecessary – is a great place to start.

Since blogging on the regular, I have come to appreciate other fellow bloggers more! Sure enough, I ended up coming across a blog thats title read “15 Tips For When You’re Trying To Be Less Of A Trash Human”. I was intrigued.

This blog focuses on how to reduce your waste or “trash” and has many creative ways to do so! Some of my favourites consisted of:

  • Making a reusable paper towel rolls
  • BYOB (bottle!)
  • Reusable straw and cutlery set
  • DIY reusable sandwich bags
  • DIY cleaning solutions made with baking soda, vinegar, and essential oils!

All of these alternatives create much less waste for the planet and are healthier as well! A win-win!

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