10 plastic objects that we can easily replace

La plastic bags It surrounds us, with enormous waste. But instead of idle complaints, we can start with small, everyday actions to eliminate it. For example, with these 10 everyday objects, easy to replace with natural, non-polluting materials other than plastic.

First of all, if we don't want to give up mineral water, there are several brands that sell it in easily recyclable glass bottles. Then we have the cheapest solution: using tap water, and, when we're out of the house, simply water bottles in steel.

Plastic plates, cutlery and glasses

The first category of disposable items that can be easily replaced is plastic tableware. Whether at home or in the office, it costs nothing, in terms of time and convenience, to give up these items and replace them with traditional ones. However, their use and overuse comes at a very high cost in terms of environmental sustainability and economics.

If you want to avoid washing but remain eco-friendly, you can use:

• Palm leaf plates: natural, compostable and also elegant
• Paper plates and cups (not plasticized): preferably certified compostable
• Compostable bioplastics (PLA): derived from corn or other plants

Shopping bags

Plastic bags are very harmful to the environment. They're never disposed of. They need to be replaced with cloth or DIY ones. Plus, you'll save a lot of money, as you pay for shopping bags at the supermarket.

Detergent and soap containers

Detergent and soap packaging is cumbersome at home, harmful to the environment, and pointless. Choosing products on tap is certainly the most eco-friendly and economical solution after making your own.

Absorbents

Even when it comes to feminine hygiene products , there are two valid eco-friendly alternatives: menstrual cups and washable pads. Once you've tried a menstrual cup, you'll no longer have to worry about using a pad, in a hygienic and eco-friendly way.

Baby diapers

There is also a washable version for baby diapers , which is highly recommended for those with allergies and delicate skin.

Plastic kitchen paper

Along with cling film and aluminum foil, they are widely used for preserving and freezing food. They can be replaced with glass containers for the refrigerator or bowls with lids for the freezer.

Disposable razors

Impractical and ineffective, it's even easy to scratch yourself after shaving. And they're highly polluting: you often see them even on beaches.

The use of cotton swabs remains strongly discouraged, especially as they can damage your ears. In any case, compared to plastic swabs, which are one of the most common types of waste found in the sea and on beaches, there are wooden or paper swabs.

The conductor itself can take various shapes, in bare or tinned copper, with or without insulation. In some cases, a preferential bend can also be applied to the joint so that it operates exactly as designed. straws we can consider them a useless object. And in any case there are many alternative to the plastic-based one.