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Plastic toothbrushes suck. In addition to the majority of them not being made in a sustainable way, since you end up throwing out toothbrushes after 2 to 3 months of use, that plastic just sits in landfills and pollutes bodies of water. These eco-friendly, sustainable toothbrushes are made with bamboo, which means they’re biodegradable. You have to throw out toothbrushes eventually, so why not make sure they won’t stick around in the environment for thousands for years.

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Every kitchen should have a compost bin. I quite honestly don’t see why you wouldn’t have one. They’re inexpensive (under $20) and take up little to no room in your kitchen. This is the one I recommend. It fits nicely on your counter and has a built-in, inner compartment so you don’t need to buy separate compost bags. You can put all your food waste and compostable paper products in here to reduce waste that would otherwise just go in your trashcan. It’s an essential for going zero waste.

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I see a lot of people with these now. Which is great! Whenever you go out for picnics, hiking, or just want to take food on-the-go, PLEASE use these instead of plastic, disposable eating utensils. Plastic forks, knives and spoons also…suck. These are made from sustainable, durable bamboo and can be hand washed and reused for a while. They also look cool.

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Pretty much any zero waste person will have reusable mason jars in their bags and home. They’re a go to zero waste product. You can use them for storage (i.e., to store your a snack or leftovers) and to carry a beverage. I like make a little yogurt snack with fruit and granola and store them in here.

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Everyone has their reusable canteen that they use and like. I think these are the best. It’s stainless steel, vacuum insulated, and 100% BPA-free. I also really like the clean design.

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This isn’t the tote bag that I use, but it’s pretty cool — and punny (get it?!). I think it’s rare to find a tote bag made this sustainably. It’s made from 100% recycled, natural cotton. I like to keep bags like this in my purse and store my fruits and vegetables in them, for whenever I go shopping to the grocery market or farmers marker. You can also just throw it in the wash if it gets dirty. Totes are another must for going zero waste. Plastic bags…not good.

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Now this is a product you might not often see in a zero waste kit, but I think it’s super useful. Instead of wasting and throwing out tons of paper napkins in your kitchen (or even when you go out for a picnic), try using eco friendly, reusable hand towels or napkins. They’ll get the job done and you won’t need to waste money and produce new waste using paper napkins. What’s great about this product in particular is that it’s made from sustainable bamboo fabric (i.e., Viscose). Just another thing to help you go zero waste.