Plastic Free Safer Swaps: including non-toxic options for biodegradable, refillable, PCR, recyclable cleaning & personal care make a difference for people and planet! PIN THIS POST: Plastic Free Safer Swaps While we think that putting our plastic in the recycling bin is helping the Earth, the reality is less than 10% of plastic packaging is recycled globally. While big business is the main culprit of this problem, we can also choose to take action and vote with our wallet. Here are some of the swaps we’ve made and recommend not just for you, but for the planet, too. PLASTIC JUGS –> LAUNDRY PODS 700,000,000 plastic laundry jugs are dumped into landfills across North America every year, switch to a zero waste laundry pod that is fragrance-free; we like Dropps which are EWG A rated DRYER SHEETS –> WOOL DRYER BALLS Made from synthetic polyester, with toxic chemicals which release to target the electrostatic charges. Dryer sheets are a sneaky single-use plastic, designed to be used once then tossed out, where they will persist in the environment forever. Instead try 100% Wool Dryer Balls, which not only reduce static – but reduce drying time, too! If you want an added scent, […]
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