It is easy to switch to more sustainable living by making a few simple replacements. Use cloth or jute bags that can be reused as shopping and errand bags instead of the single-use plastic bags. Replace disposable coffee cups and plastic straws with reusable, long-lasting ones made of stainless steel tumblers and bamboo or silicone straws. At home, replace plastic wrap and sandwich bags with beeswax wraps or silicone storage bags, and use glass containers rather than plastic. Instead of using paper towels, use washable cleaning cloths and sponges, and preferably reusable cotton pads to remove makeup. Even such change as using paper napkins and switching to cloth ones can help greatly. These simple switches cut waste, save money and contribute to a healthier home and planet. Do what you feel is manageable and then add some more swaps as you go along, and be assured that every switch makes a difference towards a more sustainable life.
