20 Sustainable Alternatives For Things We Use Everyday
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1. This stainless steel reusable cutlery that includes a spoon, a fork, a straw and a straw cleaner. It also comes in an easy to carry jute pouch – ₹299
2. These palm leaf plates that are microwave-safe, and if you use them to serve dry foods, you can reuse them after a quick damp wipe. If disposing, these plates are 100% compostable – ₹299
3. This travel mug made from bamboo fibre will let you have tea and coffee on the go and reduce your usage of single-use plastic cups. It is also microwaveable! – ₹299
4. If you love a good drip coffee, this set of 3 reusable coffee filters will make sure that you never run out of them, while also helping you reduce your single-use filter paper waste – ₹236
5. This coconut bowl and spoon set is handmade and just as practical as it is pretty – ₹329
6. Replace your regular plastic coasters with these hand-crafted wooden coasters that are eco-friendly and also extremely chic – ₹299
7. These cellulose-based reusable wipes (pack of 10) that are way better than single-use paper napkins for cleaning spills and splatters. They also absorb water better and quicker than cloth rags and can be washed and wrung dry instantly – ₹225
8. This shampoo bar infused with 100% virgin coconut oil works just as well as your regular shampoo except it creates ZERO plastic waste – ₹495
9. This conditioner bar with Argan Oil and Jamaican Castor Oil that reviewers say works like magic, especially on dry and frizzy hair – ₹485
10. Cut down your consumption of single-use makeup wipes and cotton with this pack of hypoallergenic reusable bamboo cotton facial pads that you can handwash or even chuck in the washing machine – ₹320
11. With this set of 4 bamboo toothbrushes, you can convince your entire family to do their part for the environment – ₹245
12. This natural deodorant cream in the fragrance Alpine with ocean extracted minerals and tea tree oil with over 490 brilliant reviews – ₹549
13. Regular pads are expensive and they generate waste that takes years to decompose. This menstrual cup from Sirona will last you for over 2 years. And in the short-run, you can get through a whole day of medium flow without needing a change – ₹279
14. This charcoal deodoriser, air purifier, and dehumidifier that removes pollutants, allergens, bad smell, moisture, and prevents mould and mildew. It is the perfect alternative for air fresheners that are known to contain hazardous chemical and can cause migraines and breathing problems – ₹549
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15. These bamboo kitchen napkins that act exactly like a regular paper napkin except they are also washable and can be re-used over a 100 times! – ₹249
16. Swap out flimsy rubber mats for this cork yoga mat made from 100% bark tissue which is both biodegradable and recyclable – ₹1,750
17. This beeswax wrap that is a reusable alternative to aluminium foil and plastic containers. You just need to use the heat of hands to gently mould them around your food and voila! – ₹435
18. These reusable mesh produce bags will keep your veggies fresh in the fridge and not only help you cut down on single-use plastics but also save you from paying extra for bags at the store EVERY SINGLE TIME – ₹469
19. This silicone baking mat is a reusable alternative for aluminium foil or parchment paper that is super easy to clean and also a great investment now that baking is an integral part of our lives – ₹599
20. And this pack of 12 silicone cupcake liners so you can keep baking over and over again – ₹299
