You don’t have to switch up everything in your life to have a more sustainable home. There are countless easy, tiny tweaks you can make at home that will be safer for the earth and your health.

Some easy swaps to save money and energy:

SWAP Disposable bags WITH  Glass jars and reusable containers

SWAP Plastic wrap WITH Eco-friendly food wraps

SWAP Plastic water bottles and paper cups WITH  Reuseable cups or tumblers

SWAP Paper towels WITH  Rags and cloths

SWAP Plastic straws WITH  Metal, silicone or glass straws

SWAP Tea bags WITH  Reusable strainer with loose tea leaves

SWAP Liquid soap bottles WITH  Bar soap or refillable soap dispenser

SWAP Plastic shampoo bottles WITH  Glass bottles with homemade products

SWAP Plastic toothbrush WITH  Bamboo toothbrush

SWAP Cotton swabs WITH  Organic biodegradable swabs

SWAP Disposable razors WITH  Stainless steel razors

SWAP Hot water + dryer WITH  Cool water and line-dry

SWAP Dryer sheets WITH  Wool dryer balls

SWAP Small loads WITH  Bigger loads

This article was originally published in the April 2022 issue of 225 magazine.