Plastic Alternatives for Everyday Use

Without research and prior knowledge of what plastic-free alternatives are actually available, it can seem difficult to move away from plastic products. After all, plastic is an integral part of our daily lives. We almost always come into contact with plastic products. Be it in the car or at work, sitting in front of the computer.

A plastic-free life is, simply said, not possible nowadays.

Below you will find an overview of alternatives to plastic products. Hopefully, there is something there that will inspire you to try something new or replace a frequently used item with a plastic-free alternative when you buy something new.

Clothing

• Natural materials instead of synthetic fibers

• Washable cloth diapers instead of disposable diapers

Household

• Natural sponges instead of plastic sponges

  • Sponge cloths made from renewable raw materials can also be easily washed and reused.

    Their composition can be, for example:

    70% cellulose - 30% cotton

• Natural brushes instead of plastic brushes

• Laundry bags to reduce drinking water pollution from microplastics

Kitchen

• Natural cleaning sponge instead of plastic sponge

  Material: cellulose; sisal

• Beeswax cloths instead of cling film

• Silicone ice cube trays instead of plastic

• Wooden or titanium cutting boards instead of plastic

Cosmetics

• Solid soap/shampoo instead of liquid soap in plastic bottles

• Reusable razors instead of disposable razors

• Dental floss without plastic (e.g. made of silk) instead of plastic dental floss

• Bamboo toothbrush with natural bristles instead of plastic

• Wooden combs instead of plastic

• Body sponge/bath sponge (e.g. made from loofah) instead of plastic

  Natural sponge (Hippospongia equina)

  A sponge that is generally found in the oceans

In the supermarket

• Cloth bags instead of plastic bags

• Glass containers instead of plastic containers

• Reusable glass instead of plastic packaging (e.g. for yoghurt)

• Oilcloths instead of cling film

On the go (Drinks and Food To Go)

• Use reusable cutlery instead of using disposable cutlery

• Own thermos flask instead of plastic cup

• Bamboo picnic plates instead of plastic

Have I forgotten anything? Do you have any other ideas? Let me know and drop a line.