Written By Whitney Cornelison | Simplifying Family
Reduce your impact on the environment with these eco-friendly swaps.
Buy a Reusable Water Bottle
Ditch the plastic disposable water bottles for stainless reusable bottles. You’ll be amazed at how much you save and how much more water you will drink.
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Dryer balls allow the heat to better flow between them, reducing wrinkles, static cling, and helping reduce drying time.
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Fragrances in candles have been linked to many health risks. Essential oils provide an option without a flame.
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Reusable straws are usually made of stainless steel, bamboo, glass, or silicone
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For example, compost your coffee grounds and food scraps for rich soil you can use for your garden!
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Compost Your Food Scraps
We can do our part to save the environment and make the eco-friendly switch from K-cups to French Press. Plus, it tastes better.
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Switch From K-Cups to French Press
Reusable cotton rounds can be used to apply toner, remove makeup, or even remove nail polish. Wash and dry like you would a washcloth!
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Ditch Cotton Balls for Reusable Makeup Rounds
Skip plastic bags from the store and bring your own eco-friendly bag!
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Bring a Reusable Bag to the Grocery Store
Ditch the plastic baggies for silicone or reusable bags for sandwiches, snacks, and sides you take for lunch.
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Pack Your Lunch with Reusable Bags Instead of Plastic Baggies
Every meal will feel fancy using cloth napkins and you'll be helping to save the environment.
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Use Cloth Napkins Instead of Paper Napkins
As a mom of four, Whitney offers busy moms practical ways to live a magically unhurried life while making memories with their families.