Reusable nappies instead of disposables
A baby uses thousands of disposable nappies, each with a plastic outer and absorbent core; reusables cut that to a single set of cloth…
Laundry
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Microfibre bag or washing machine filter
Every wash of synthetic clothes sheds up to 1,240 mg of microfibre per kilogram of fabric; a Guppyfriend bag or inline filter catches most…
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Natural fibres instead of polyester and acrylic
Cotton, wool and linen shed too, but their fibres biodegrade in months to years while polyester and acrylic persist for centuries.
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Refill or concentrate cleaning products
Spray bottles are mostly water; refill stations, concentrates and dissolvable tablets cut the plastic to a single bottle you keep.
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Laundry powder in cardboard or refill instead of liquid bottles
Laundry liquid bottles are among the heaviest plastic items in the home; powder in cardboard, refill stations or sheets avoid them entirely.