Plastic Free July is the perfect reminder that sustainability doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. I believe there isn’t a single person living a perfectly zero-waste lifestyle, and that’s okay. In fact, I don’t love the term “zero waste” because it feels unattainable for most people. Instead, I encourage a low-waste lifestyle, one that fits into our busy, everyday lives.
At Love Thy Nature Refillery, we see firsthand how small changes create lasting habits. The good news? Some of the easiest plastic-free swaps start in the rooms you use every day: your kitchen, laundry room, and bathroom. Many of our customers replace products as they run out, choosing a refill, bar, or tablet alternative. Then they move on to the next swap when the time is right.
Start in the Kitchen
The kitchen is often filled with single-use plastic, from dish soap bottles to plastic wrap and disposable sponges. Instead of buying a new bottle each time, refill your existing container with Rustic Strength Dish Soap. Other easy swaps include compostable, natural cellulose sponges, which do not harbor bacteria and do not smell like plastic ones do—a win-win in my eyes. Bamboo dish brushes, reusable produce bags, and beeswax wraps in place of plastic wrap. We even take these back at the end of life to be composted!
Refresh Your Laundry Routine
Our number one refill option is Rustic Strength’s Laundry Detergent; we have scents in Fresh Linen, Lavender Lime & Unscented options. Only using 2 TBSP per load, this can last a few months for you and your family.
Try using wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets. They reduce waste, shorten drying time, and can be naturally scented with a few drops of essential oil. Mine has lasted me 7 years and counting!
Upgrade Your Bath & Body Routine
Refill shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and lotion containers instead of purchasing new bottles every month. Our #1 body cream is from Pua Skin, a local maker who is here every first Friday to customize body scrubs. We have refillable options in Coconut Mango, Hibiscus Sea Salt, Manuka Cashmere, and of course Unscented.
Every refill, reusable container, and plastic-free swap is a step toward a healthier home and a less wasteful future.
5 Easy Plastic-Free Swaps from Love Thy Nature Refillery
- Refill Shampoo & Conditioner
• Refill Laundry Detergent
• Refill Dish Soap
• Wool Dryer Balls
• Shampoo, Conditioner & Soap Bars
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