We at Eco-Friendly Deals are making pledges to eliminate single-use plastic, replace disposables with compostables, buy used instead of new wherever possible, and to be more mindful and conscientious of not just where we put our money, but also what we put — and don’t put — in our garbage cans.
And even if you just make one change, rather than making your whole house eco-friendly overnight, you’re contributing to the development of better practices in your corner of the world. If you want to replace everyday essentials with eco-friendly alternatives without any inconvenience, check out the eco-friendly options below:
Plastic waste consciousness has increased rapidly in recent years, and a number of cities, municipalities, states, and countries around the world have adopted legislation to restrict the use of plastic straws and other single-use cookware.
Plastic straws are meant to be used once for a few minutes and then discarded, polluting our world for years to come. And, although some people do want a plastic straw, the vast majority of the world’s population does not.
Finding and enjoying the food is all great, but have you ever wondered whether or not the cutlery or utensils you were using is adding to our planet’s problems? Plastic knives and forks are plentiful at concerts, stores, barbecues, and garden parties because they are easy to get and extremely cheap in price. And so, when it comes to party materials, there are far greener choices to consider.
Bubble wrap has been one of the most popular packaging materials since its conception in the 1950s. It’s made of translucent plastic covered with small air bubbles. However, The United Nations estimates that by 2050, there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish. That’s an alarming prediction, and it sends a clear and urgent message for everyone to reduce their use of plastic. Now, this is the time to reduce the use of bubble wrap for all of us. There are many sustainable alternatives brands can use instead of bubble wrap.
The coronavirus outbreak has led to a dramatic increase in the demand for face masks. As a result, an estimated 1.56 billion face masks have already entered oceans in 2020. Disposable masks contain plastics that pollute water and can harm wildlife who eat them or become tangled in them. These masks will take as long as 450 years to break down, slowly turning into microplastics while negatively impacting marine wildlife and ecosystems.
With face masks littering the environment, the search is on for sustainable solutions.
Traditional makeup removers are single-use products inherently wasteful and contribute to a wide range of environmental problems. Switching out your go-to makeup removing wipes is probably the simplest and most significant way you can reduce your environmental impact since reports suggest that single-use cleansing wipes, made to use once and throw away, are the third-most wasteful product in the world.
According to a report published at nature.com, the kitchen sponge contains more bacteria than your toilet. What are you going to do with the bacteria-infested sponge? You wipe it all over your kitchen counter and the interior of your refrigerator, and you bathe your dishes in it.
Sheet after sheet of single-use paper towels, like plastic bags that are discarded after one use, is not good for the environment. Now it’s time to look for affordable and eco-friendly alternatives.
Although a lot of plastic can be recycled, the vast majority of it never makes it to the recycling bin and still ends up in landfills, polluting our waters. Plastic contamination in our waters is so severe that it is estimated that by 2050, plastic will outweigh fish in the ocean.
