most of us We tend to use disposable products every day, but you can help the planet by switching to sustainable products that can be reused over and over again, even if some of them are. Plastic is piling up in landfills and oceans. It's also floating in the air. This is sad and frustrating, and unfortunately, the problem cannot be solved simply by consumers cutting back on single-use plastics. Companies must play their part. But reducing the amount of trash we produce can give us a sense of agency. Not to mention, you'll be saving a lot of money just by purchasing the product once.
The best reusable products are the ones you'll want to use over and over again. Therefore, if you like your favorite coffee, a water bottle from a chain or a luxury handkerchief from a local boutique, you should buy it. If you have a bunch of disposable products you want to replace, use them up first. We've rounded up our favorite products to help you get started. Don't see what you need here? For more on the best eco-friendly cleaning products, the best recycled bags, the best recycled clothing, and everything else, check out our other roundups, including our favorite products made with recycled and upcycled materials Please look.
Updated February 2024: Added reusable baggies and lids for W&P, Friendsheep dryer balls, and Pacific eye masks.
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