Are you looking for simple and easy eco friendly switches to make around your home? You may want to cut down on single-use Plastic, other single-use products and toxic items in your home. This list is a great place to start with 109 different eco-friendly switches to make around your home that are easy. You will be able to incorporate these eco-friendly alternatives into your daily life and never look back.

the Bathroom

The bathroom is full of products that have a negative environmental impact! Swapping out a few of these items below will help cut down on plastic pollution and help you swap out toxic items for ones that are better for your health. Remember, what you put on your skin gets absorbed into your body.

1. Toothbrush– Swap your plastic toothbrush for a Bamboo toothbrush. The handle of a bamboo toothbrush is compostable with plant based bristles.

2. Toothpaste– Have you ever thought about the toothpaste that you are using? What are the ingredients? It also comes in a plastic tube that gets thrown away and creates waste. Toothpaste bites are a great alternative! They are healthier for you and come in a Reusable container that you refill whenever you run out.

3. Shampoo/Conditioner– I started using conditioner and shampoo bars a few years ago. I fell in love with them, and I haven’t gone back to plastic bottles. These are full of tons of ingredients that are not good for us. Shampoo bars are all-natural and create no waste!

4. Shave Bars– Shave bars can replace your shaving cream. I started using these a few years ago and loved them! They make my legs super soft and create no plastic waste. The best part is that the wrapper they come in is a seed wrapper. It is biodegradable and can be planted to grow wildflowers which creates zero waste.

5. Cotton Pads– Cotton balls or cotton pads can only be used once. Then they get thrown in the trash. An easy switch for these is reusable wipes or pads! They can be washed and reused many, many times. I love mine!

6. Deodorant– I switched my deodorant because of the harmful chemicals that are in most deodorants. I found one that I love that is non-toxic as well as sustainable!

7. Dental Floss– Swap out your regular dental floss with biodegradable dental floss.

8. Disposable Razors– Disposable razors are an easy swap! A nice, reusable razor means that you only have to switch out the blades when they dull.

9. Tampons- Ditch traditional tampons for a menstrual cup or organic cotton tampons (these still come in a plastic applicator, but they are better for you to use than non-organic).

10. Toilet Paper– Bamboo toilet paper is a great alternative. 

11. Washcloth- I use washable washcloths, which can be used a ton of times.

12. Loofah– Plastic loofahs are horrible for the environment and hold so many germs! Biodegradable loofahs are the way to go.

13. Body Wash- Replace your body wash in a plastic bottle with bar soap. It works just as great and is much more eco-friendly. 

14. Perfume- Perfumes can be full of toxic chemicals that aren’t good for your skin or body. Many of them also come in plastic bottles. Try to find replacements with natural ingredients and in glass bottles. Essential oils are great for perfume! 

15. Bamboo Bathroom Accessories– Swapping out your bathroom accessories for bamboo ones not only looks pretty, but they are also a more eco-friendly material.

16. Energy Efficient Shower Head- This will save energy and cut down on water waste and usage.

17. Bath Towels & Mat- Cotton towels and mats are great alternatives.

18. Shower Curtain- Switch to a cotton shower curtain to replace a plastic one. 

19. Body Lotion- Lotion bars are a great alternative to lotion in a plastic bottle. I love to use lotion bars with natural ingredients like coconut oil. 

20. Dry Shampoo- Dry shampoo can be full of toxins! Make your own and store it in a glass jar.

21. Cotton Swabs (Ear Buds)- You can usually find biodegradable cotton swabs at the store. Make sure to buy these made from recyclable materials.

22. Bamboo Hair Brush– Swap out your plastic hairbrush for an all bamboo option.

23. MakeUp- It can be hard to completely get rid of plastic with make-up containers. I do suggest switching to non-toxic makeup, though. What we put on our skin gets absorbed into our bodies. Many harmful ingredients are allowed to be used in our make-up and beauty products! Check out this guide to help you properly discard make-up and beauty containers.

24. Hand Soap– Solid hand soap is an easy swap!

The Bedroom

There aren’t as many products in the bedroom to switch out for eco-friendly products, but there are still a few! 

25. Plastic Hangers- Yuck! I hate the bulky plastic hangers. I have worked on swapping out plastic hangers for wooden and felt ones for a while now. I pick up a few hangers every time I go to the store and switch a few at a time. I recycle the plastic ones by using them for clothing sales or second-hand items I take off.

26. Lint Roller– Who doesn’t love a nice lint-rolled shirt? Replace the single-use roller sheets with a reusable lint brush.

27. Organic Sheets-  Organic cotton sheets are the best! 

28. Clothes- Secondhand clothing is my favorite type of clothing. Throw it in the washing machine when you get home, and it’s practically brand new. I get the cutest clothes at second-hand stores.

29. Pillows– You can’t go wrong with these bamboo pillows!

The Laundry Room

The laundry room is where you can make small changes that go a long way. 

30. Laundry Detergent- I’ll admit that I occasionally buy laundry detergent if I’m busy (or possibly lazy) and don’t have time to make more before I need it. But, for the most part, I always make my own laundry detergent and store it in glass jars. I love to make my own because I know what products I am using.

31. Dryer Sheets– Who even uses these anymore? Why wouldn’t you save money AND create less waste by using wool dryer balls? I started using these before anything else on this list to help cut out unnecessary expenses. Fortunately, it’s also more eco-friendly to use them.

32. Stain Remover– These stain remover bars are one of my favorite sustainable switches! They replace plastic and are made from natural ingredients. 

33. Drying Rack– I love to use my drying rack for my clothes. It saves energy and money over using the dryer! It even comes in handy when I need more space to dry my herbs in the summer.

The Kitchen

The kitchen is probably where most of the waste in your home occurs. Between plastic bottles, single-use items, and food waste, there are many small steps we can make to help cut down on all the unnecessary waste we create. 

34. Plastic Bags- Plastic bags are very hard to avoid. An eco-friendly swap for them is reusable bags. Take them everywhere with you so that you always have one to use if you need it.

35.  Plastic Water Bottles- We have finally stopped buying plastic water bottles! It was a struggle for so long, but we use a reusable water bottle, and we have glass bottles that we refill to to keep in the refrigerator. 

36. Reusable Food Storage Containers- To help cut down on food waste, put leftovers in these containers for easy lunch options the next day!

37. Plastic Wrap- Instead of using plastic wrap or saran wrap, make the switch to reusable beeswax wraps.

38. Coffee Cups- A reusable coffee cup is the perfect addition to your cabinets! Take your coffee on the go with you, or even use it at your favorite coffee shop instead of the throwaway cups they give you. A stainless steel coffee cup will keep your coffee hot for hours!

39. Produce Bags– Ditch plastic produce bags from the grocery store, and get some reusable produce bags to take with you. This is an easy way to cut down on plastic use. 

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40. Rolls of Paper Towels– Reusable paper towels are the best option for cutting down on this single-use product. You can wash and reuse these for a very long time! They also roll up nicely on an old paper towel roll. 

41. Plastic Cutlery– Never have to get plastic cutlery from fast food again, or bring it in your lunch. Keep this bamboo cutlery set in your car or purse, so you always have it with you.

42. Plastic Straws– Plastic straws are horrible for the environment. There are several good options for alternatives! Stainless steel, bamboo, or silicone straws are great to be used time and time again. 

43. Swedish Dishcloths– Replace paper towels with these awesome dishcloths!

44. Compost Bin– Having a small countertop compost bin is great for vegetable and fruit scraps you accumulate. You can throw the scraps in there, and when it gets full, take them out to your larger compost bin or compost pile.

45. Biodegradable Compost Bags– Biodegradable compost bags means that your bin won’t get nasty! You can take these out and throw them in with the compost.

46. Coffee Filters– Some coffee filters are biodegradable, which is a great option. I love to use a reusable one and just rinse it out every day.

47. Dish Soap– A solid dish soap bar is the sustainable alternative that I use to eliminate the plastic container of liquid dish soap.

48. Dish Scrubber– If you need to use a scrubber to get your dishes clean, a bamboo one like this is great!

49. Bamboo Cooking Utensils– Who doesn’t love all the bamboo options? They’re so pretty and eco-friendly!

50. Reusable Plates– We haven’t used paper plates in so long! We use plates that can be microwaved and thrown in the dishwasher for almost everything.

51. Water Filter– Refill your water bottle as many times as you want with fresh water.

52. Glass Containers for Storage– I love to store anything I can in glass jars. I may have an obsession with jars, lol. 

53. Non- Toxic Bake and Cookware- What you cook your food in matters! Make sure your cookware is non-toxic so that you can cook dinner without worry.

54. Food Huggers– Food huggers help to cut down on food waste by preserving produce that you don’t use all of. 

55. Plastic Baggies– Plastic baggies are something we use in our daily routine, mostly for lunches. Reusable baggies are a great way to replace these in your everyday life.

56. Separate Recyclables and Non-Recyclables– Separating your trash from recyclables is so important! 

57. Trash Bags- Compostable trash bags are much better than plastic!

58. Bento Box– A metal bento box is great to have for taking your lunch to work or school. 

59. Plastic Packaging- Try to avoid plastic packaging in the kitchen whenever you can! Choose more sustainable products and packaging when at the grocery store. 

60. Dish Sponges– Biodegradable dish sponges are great because you can throw them out when you are finished with them. 

The Play Room

The playroom should be the room that you want to change everything! Make sure to keep the future generations in your home safe. Switching over to non-toxic and plastic free are so important for your children. 

61. Crayons– Crayons made from beeswax or other recycled materials are great for your children. 

62. Pencils– Pencils are one of the easiest eco-friendly swaps to make! Grab some that are made from recycled materials. 

63. Kid’s Toys- Wooden toys are amazing! 

64. Non-Toxic Art Supplies- Make sure the art supplies your children are using are non-toxic and safe for their skin!

Pets

Our fur babies are a huge part of our families. We can make a positive impact on the Earth even when we are taking care of our pets! 

65. Natural Dog Treats- Dog treats that are made from all-natural ingredients are the best way to reward your sweet pup!

66. Natural Dog Food- All-Natural dog food is much healthier for them. Humans need to watch what is put in their bodies, and we also need to watch what goes into our fur babies’ bodies

67. Biodegradable Poop Bags– Make sure to clean up after your dog in the most eco-friendly way. 

68. Recycled Toys- Buy your pups next favorite toy from recycled materials.

​69. Pet Wipes- Create less waste when taking care of your pets by using biodegradable pet wipes.

70. Disposable Litter Box– Great for reducing waste while traveling.

71. Collar Made From Recycled Material– Style your pup with a cute collar made from recycled materials!

Cleaning Supplies

I went through my cleaning supplies when I first began my sustainable living journey, and it was wild the amount of cleaners that were horrible for me and my family! I got rid of things I could make myself and tried to replace others with more eco-friendly supplies.

72. Toilet Brush– Add a toilet brush made from natural materials to your cleaning supplies.

73. Cleaning Rags– I love to use cleaning rags that can be thrown in the washing machine and used a million times before throwing them away.

74. Toilet Bowl Cleaner- Find a recipe that you like and make it at home. The ingredients will be so much better for your family.

75. Reusable Cleaning Pad for Swiffer Mop– I love my reusable pad for my Swiffer mop! Not only does it save me money, it keeps me from being wasteful with the disposable pads.

76. Swiffer Mop Cleaning Solution- Using one of your old containers, make your own Swiffer mop cleaning solution. Check out this article for how to do this!

77. Duster- Use an old fashion duster rather than a Swiffer that has disposable pads. 

78. Cleaning Scrub Brush– Clean everywhere in the house with the natural scrubbing brushes. 

79. Dusting Spray- Save money, make your house small amazing, and be sustainable. All at the same time with this dusting spray recipe!