20 Reusable Product Swaps to Reduce Waste That You'll Want to Try ASAP

While Ziploc bags and other food bags are convenient, they're thrown out after just one use. Instead, use KVK Reusable Food Bags ($30 for three). They only have to be purchased once and can be washed out in between food storage. They work the exact same way as plastic food bags do, except they last a whole lot longer (and they're dishwasher safe!).

The convenience of a plastic straw isn't worth its repercussions, so instead of using one, opt for a silicone, metal, or bamboo straw instead. These Kehsaw Reusable Stainless Steel Straws ($13 for 12) come in a pack of 12 that offers all different shapes and sizes.

Did you know refillable floss exists? It's said that one refill of this Quip Copper Metal Refillable Floss Pick ($15, originally $17) replaces over 180 single-use plastic picks. Even better, it comes with a handy mirror inside so that you don't have to head to the bathroom whenever something's stuck in your teeth.

Don't get us wrong — we're not shaming you out of your weekly masking session. However, it's important to note that sheet masks and their packaging typically end up in a landfill. Biodegradable sheet masks, like those in this Fitish CBD Sheet Mask Set ($25 for three masks), are a better option. They're made of substances that decompose over time.

A package of makeup-removing wipes has 25 wipes inside, and yet, they still get used quickly. Rather than throw away each wipe after you use it, pick up reusable wipes like these Greenzla Reusable Makeup Remover Pads ($10 for 20, originally $16), which can easily be thrown in the wash when they get too dirty.

Some stores charge customers for plastic bags. Instead of paying a pretty penny for plastic, pick up reusable grocery bags like these Wiselife Reusable Grocery Bags ($20 for three) instead.

Why use plastic wrappers when you can use Bee's Wrap Beeswax Food Wraps ($17 for three) instead? Beeswax wraps keep perishables fresher longer thanks to beeswax's antibacterial properties. The wraps can be reused and are biodegradable for when they need to be thrown away.

Not only do Wool Dryer Balls ($11 for six balls) reduce dryer time by allowing hot air to circulate more evenly inside your dryer, but they work as a natural fabric softener for your clothes. You don't need to use dryer sheets (which are nonbiodegradable) ever again!

There are plenty of refillable cleaners on the market, and we love the Blueland Clean Home Kit ($35), which comes with three reusable bottles and three all-purpose cleaner tablet refills.

Have you ever felt like your roll of paper towels disappears overnight? Instead of buying a new roll each time you head to the store, try out a dishrag or bamboo dish wipe like these Luckiss Bamboo Dish Cloths ($15). They're super absorbent, soft, and a great replacement for a bulky paper-towel roll.

Trying to peel apart plastic produce bags at the store is hard enough, never mind the waste they cause once you throw them in the trash. Instead, grab some Ecowaare Reusable Mesh Produce Bags ($12 for 15, originally $16), which come in multiple sizes to meet your food needs.

Cloth napkins look a whole lot nicer than paper napkins, and they're easy to reuse. With all different kinds of designs and patterns to choose from, you're bound to find napkins you like. These neutral Ruvanti Kitchen Cloth Napkins ($20) go with everything.

It can be tempting to use plastic utensils when you're bringing your food to work, but we promise this Sunny Hill Portable Utensils Set ($6) is the better move. It comes with a fork, a spoon, a knife, and chopsticks, so you can munch on any type of meal and be prepared for it.

Plastic razors are almost impossible to recycle and seem to get old so quickly. Instead, try out a metal razor, like this Bambaw Safety Razor ($20). Its double-edged razor blades are recyclable and last a long time before going dull.

Bidets may be popular in other countries, but in the United States, we're all about toilet paper. Rather than waste rolls, opt for a BioBidet SlimEdge bidet attachment ($39, originally $59) on your toilet bowl.

To-go coffee cups you get at the coffee shop are so bad for the environment. Instead, bring your own cup with you, like this Tronco Glass Tumbler ($16). Most coffee shops are happy to fill it up for you, and it looks sleek while you're on the go.

Just as coffee cups are bad for the environment, so are plastic water bottles. Rather than buy water over and over, opt for this Nerub Borosilicate Thick Glass Water Bottle ($15), which will last you years.

Nuduko Bamboo Toothbrushes ($8, originally $13) are 100 percent natural and biodegradable, unlike plastic toothbrushes, which create 50 million pounds of waste annually.

Most laundry detergents come in plastic bottles and contain chemicals that are bad for the environment (and for you). Instead, stick to a plastic-free laundry detergent. These Good Juju Laundry Detergent Eco-Strips ($15) come with 30 preportioned strips that dissolve in hot or cold water.

Who needs plastic shampoo and conditioner containers when you can have Upfront Cosmetics's Refreshing Shampoo Bar ($17) and Neutral Conditioner Bar ($18)? They're made out of plant-based emollients and proteins.