Less plastic,one usefulswap at a time.
Buying guides for glass, stainless steel, cast iron, wood and natural-fiber products that replace everyday plastic, starting with the swaps that matter most and the materials that last.
Find swaps by room
Start where plastic touches food, skin and water most, then work through the rest of the home.
Know your materials
Where to start cutting plastic at home: the swaps that matter most for food, drink and daily use, in a sensible order that does not waste what you already own.
Glass or stainless steel food containers: oven and microwave use, weight, durability, lids and which material suits lunches, leftovers and the freezer.
How to choose a plastic-free water bottle: 18/8 stainless versus glass, insulated or single wall, lids and straws, cleaning and what lasts.
Plastic-Free Living questions, answered
Should I throw away my plastic containers?
No. Use them for non-food storage or until they wear out, and stop heating food in them. Replace them gradually with glass or steel.
Read: The First Plastic-Free Swaps to Make at Home →Can glass containers go in the oven?
Borosilicate and tempered glass bases rated as ovenproof can, within the maker's temperature limit. Lids usually cannot. Avoid sudden temperature changes such as freezer to hot oven.
Read: Glass vs Stainless Steel Food Storage Containers →What does 18/8 stainless steel mean?
It contains about 18 percent chromium and 8 percent nickel, also known as 304 stainless. It resists rust and is the standard for food and drink containers.
Read: Plastic-Free Water Bottles →Do shampoo bars work on all hair types?
There are bars for oily, dry, curly and color-treated hair. Results vary by formula, so try one designed for your hair type.
Read: Shampoo Bars and Refills →Materials first, marketing second
Every swap names its materials, coatings and certifications, so you know exactly what touches your food and skin.
Each guide says who the swap suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to check before you buy.
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Prices are dated, codes are updated across the site at once, and pages are revised when a product, standard or rule changes.
The plastic-free products index
- 01Food storageGlass and stainless steel containers, beeswax and fabric wraps, jars, freezer storage and lunch boxes.1 page
- 02Drinkware & waterStainless and glass water bottles, tumblers, travel mugs and plastic-free water filtration.1 page
- 03Bathroom & personal careShampoo and soap bars, refillable products, bamboo brushes, safety razors and plastic-free oral care.1 page
- 04On the go & habitsReusable shopping bags, travel cutlery, coffee cups and the first plastic swaps to make at home.1 page