Zero Waste products I couldn't do or would recommend | Personal Take

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By Nicy B.

In my pursuit of being more eco-friendly and zero waste, there were a few failures I regret doing or purchases. There are also some things I cannot sacrifice. However, just because it doesn't work for me doesn't mean it can't work for you. It's either too much of a commitment, costs money, requires more items to be as efficient, or maybe it doesn't work in an apartment lifestyle in my location. 

• I am making my toothpaste with coconut oil, baking soda, and essential oils. It is uncomfortable for me and can also clog up your sink and be abrasive on your teeth. We also shouldn't digest any essential oils. Honestly, I would buy the zero waste Bite toothpaste or uncle Harry's Remineralizing toothpaste if you want to go zero waste. 
• Mason jars are pretty aesthetic, but in reality, you buy your food already in Mason jars; wash and save them. That way, you save money and don't get more waste by purchasing them online or in person with their packaging. 
• Silicone bags are excellent if you use a lot of ziplock bags, but if you find yourself barely using them, there is no need for them. They will sit and just be cluttered. Also, I wouldn't say I like washing them and doing it much easier by leaving leftovers in containers and cleaning the containers instead. 
• Reusable toilet paper (cloth), enough said. The concept is good but living in the luxury where disposable toilet paper is available, it's just a pretty hard pass for me. I do like the idea of a bidet but in my apartment. It's currently not feasible for me because my apartment toilet seat doesn't detach from the brand of toilet they got. Trust me; I tried for cleaning purposes. But I can understand why people would use them if they have a bidet because they could get a cleaner wipe. Till then, I use regular toilet paper and biodegradable wipes that I can throw away if I can't shower afterward. 
• Fancy amber cleaning bottles are all the rage but honestly, I reuse my old cleaning bottles. It does the work, and I pour my refillable in there. There is no need to pay for an expensive glass bottle, especially when I have a toddler who can break it by accident at any moment. It might be a cool thing in the future, but it just doesn't make sense to purchase now since it will contribute to more waste. 
  
  

To see what I would recommend, click on Affordable Eco-Friendly Changes you can do for your home (thelandofneeshee.blogspot.com)