{"id":12935,"date":"2022-04-22T17:58:41","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T17:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chirpyest.com\/blog\/?p=12935"},"modified":"2022-04-22T17:58:45","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T17:58:45","slug":"15-earth-friendly-swaps-to-kickstart-your-sustainable-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chirpyest.com\/blog\/15-earth-friendly-swaps-to-kickstart-your-sustainable-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Earth-Friendly Swaps to Kickstart Your Sustainable Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Community Contributor: Ariel Green – @naturally_mermaid<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With Earth Day falling on April 22, it\u201a\u00c4\u00f4s a widely recognized time to consider your impact on this planet and make changes towards being a better citizen and consumer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the first steps we should take as conscious consumers is to reduce the amount of waste that we are creating by buying less and replacing disposable or single-use items with reusable alternatives. We know that money equals power so it\u201a\u00c4\u00f4s important to support eco-friendly brands that also care about their impact on the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide will help you get started on your sustainable journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t forget to sign up and shop with chirpyest here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staples<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Water Bottle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ditch the plastic bottles and opt for a reusable bottle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hydroflask<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Grocery Bag<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Say no to the plastic grocery bags and keep a stash of reusables for store runs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Baggu Nylon Ripstop Tote<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Produce Bags<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Eliminate the single-use plastic produce bags and switch to cotton produce bags<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pax Block Print Produce Bag<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Kitchen<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reusable Sandwich Bags<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Store sandwiches, snacks, produce, or use these reusable storage bags to organize toiletries for vacation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stasher Storage Bags<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Silicone Baking Mat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bake your favorite treats while reducing waste with a reusable silicone baking mat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Silicone Baking Mat – Made By Design<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Compost Bin<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Reduce the amount of food going into the trash and save fruit & veggie skins to turn into soil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ceramic Compost Container<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Bathroom<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reusable Cotton Rounds<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Try reusable cotton rounds to apply toner, remove makeup, and more<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reusable Make Up Removing Cotton Rounds with Washable Bag – White – 16ct – up & up<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Shampoo Bar<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Switching to shampoo bars rather than using bottles will reduce the amount of waste you\u201a\u00c4\u00f4re creating on a regular basis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HiBAR Moisturize Shampoo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Bamboo Toilet Paper<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Give the trees a break and switch to a toilet paper made from bamboo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reel Tree-Free Toilet Paper<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Body<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Menstral Cup<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Stop buying tampons every month and swap to a menstrual cup that\u201a\u00c4\u00f4s better for your wallet and body<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cora Menstrual Cup<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Period Panties<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Period panties are a great alternative to pads – they\u201a\u00c4\u00f4re easy to wash and are so comfortable to wear<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hiphugger Period Moderate Absorbency Underwear<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Biodegradable Vibrator<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Knowing that this toy will biodegrade at the end of its life will almost please you as much as its multi-speed settings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gaia Eco Biodegradable Vibrator<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Cleaning<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Refillable Dish Soap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pairing a refillable dispenser with an eco-friendly dish soap in recyclable packaging will cut back on plastic waste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grove Co. Dish Soap Glass Dispenser<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Refillable Hand Soap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Another refill option to help reduce buying disposable plastic soap bottles every month<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cleancult Foaming Hand Soap Refill<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Wool Dryer Balls<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Add a couple drops of your favorite essential oil and these dryer balls will replace single-use dryer sheets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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100% New Zealand Wool Dryer Balls – Everspring<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Take your time to decide what will work best for your lifestyle, and use up what you have before buying anything new. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that sustainability is a journey, not a destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy Earth Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to see more creator content? Read about Eileen’s casual fashion must haves here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check out more from Ariel on her YouTube channel here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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