🏡 Kitchen & Food
- Use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins.
- Replace paper towels with washable bamboo cloths or old rags.
- Store food in glass jars, beeswax wraps, or silicone bags instead of plastic wrap.
- Buy dry goods (rice, beans, oats) in bulk instead of individual packaging.
- Choose loose fruits & veggies at the market instead of plastic-wrapped.
- Freeze leftovers in reused glass jars or containers.
- Save veggie scraps to make broth before composting.
- Bring your own containers to restaurants for takeout.
☕ Drinks & On-the-Go
- Carry a reusable water bottle (metal or glass).
- Bring your own coffee cup to cafés.
- Use a refillable thermos for tea/coffee at home.
- Skip plastic straws → carry a metal, bamboo, or silicone straw.
- Choose returnable glass bottles where available (like local sodas or beer).
🛍️ Shopping & Packaging
- Always bring a cloth/reusable shopping bag.
- Reuse cardboard boxes or woven baskets at markets.
- Buy from farmers’ markets to reduce packaging.
- Choose products with minimal or recyclable packaging.
- Prefer items in glass or paper over plastic.
- Say no to single-use freebies (pens, flyers, promo bags).
🚿 Bathroom & Personal Care
- Switch to a safety razor (metal, refillable) instead of disposable razors.
- Use bar soap & bar shampoo/conditioner instead of plastic bottles.
- Try a bamboo toothbrush instead of plastic.
- Use toothpaste tablets or powders instead of tubes.
- Switch to refillable deodorant or make your own.
- Menstrual products: use a menstrual cup, washable pads, or period underwear.
- Use washable cotton rounds instead of disposable makeup wipes.
👕 Laundry & Cleaning
- Wash with cold water to save energy.
- Use soap nuts or eco-friendly detergent.
- Hang-dry clothes instead of using a dryer.
- Replace dryer sheets with wool dryer balls.
- Clean with vinegar, baking soda, lemon instead of chemical cleaners.
- Refill detergents & cleaners at bulk/refill stations when possible.
📚 Office & School
- Go digital instead of printing when possible.
- If printing, use both sides of paper.
- Reuse scrap paper for notes or kids’ drawing.
- Refill pens & markers instead of tossing.
- Choose sturdy notebooks with recycled paper.
🛠️ Home & Lifestyle
- Repair broken items (clothes, electronics, furniture) before buying new.
- Use second-hand or thrift shops for clothes & furniture.
- Upcycle glass jars for storage or decoration.
- Share rarely used tools in the community instead of everyone buying their own.
- Borrow or rent items (ladders, power tools, party chairs) instead of buying.
- Host swap events (clothes, books, toys).
🚗 Travel & Transport
- Carpool with neighbors.
- Use public transport or bikes where possible.
- Carry snacks in reusable containers to avoid packaged food on trips.
- Bring your own utensils (spoon/fork/chopsticks) when traveling.
🐾 Pets
- Use bulk dry food or refillable bins instead of small plastic bags.
- Compost pet-safe waste like sawdust bedding.
- Repurpose old clothes as pet blankets.
🏗️ Construction & DIY
- Reuse leftover wood, nails, tiles, or cement where possible.
- Choose natural finishes (lime, clay, wood oils) instead of chemical paints.
- Borrow or rent tools instead of buying everything new.
- Donate leftover materials to others in the community.