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    17 Trash-Reducing Products You'll Feel Good About Buying

    Be less of a garbage person.

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    1. Produce bags, which will cut down on plastic waste (so long, impossible-to-open grocery bags!) and keep fruits and veggies fresh for longer.

    2. Reusable beeswax food wrappers that will keep your food fresh, naturally.

    3. Stainless steel straws, because plastic straws create a phenomenal amount of waste (and these little guys are way more fun to use anyway).

    4. A countertop compost bin so you can turn your food scraps into a feast for worms.

    5. A bento box that will make it easy to bring your lunch with you (no plasticware required).

    6. Soap nuts, a natural alternative to laundry detergent (and the plastic containers it comes in).

    7. A menstrual cup, to reduce your period's carbon footprint (you know, if applicable).

    8. A spill-proof travel mug, so you don't have to use disposable cups every time you require coffee.

    9. A reusable water bottle, because we all know that those plastic bottles—much like that kid in elementary school who was always telling people his dad was going to sue them—are bad news.

    10. Natural chewing gum, since apparently most gum contains synthetic rubber (which is made with plastic).

    11. A reusable tote compact enough to keep on your person at all times, and cute enough that you'll be tempted to use it every day.

    12. A French press, so you can make the perfect cup of coffee (or tea!) with #nofilter.

    13. A stovetop popcorn pot so you can enjoy endless popcorn without creating a personal landfill of those microwave bags.

    14. A microfiber cloth that will remove all your makeup with water alone (no wipes or cotton balls required).

    15. All-purpose kitchen towels to help you cut down on paper towels and napkins.

    16. A bidet, which will help you cut down on toilet paper AND get your tush squeaky clean.

    17. Collapsible food storage containers you can keep in your bag in case of unexpected leftovers (was there ever a sweeter pair of words?).

    Sorry 'bout it, Oscar.

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