10 Surprising Items You Can Swap with Reusables

Did you know that we send more than 350 million lighters to landfills every year? And in the U.S. alone, more than 13 billion pounds of paper towels are used each year. This staggering waste is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to single-use items.

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Beyond water bottles and coffee cups, there are many other reusable options. These alternatives are not only sustainable but can also save us money in the long run.

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Here are 10 reusable alternatives for everyday single-use items:

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Reusable paper towels

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Marley's Monsters Unpaper Towels are durable, washable alternatives to disposable paper towels. They can save you money and reduce waste in the long run.

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Reusable Q Tip

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Instead of wasteful cotton swabs, try The LastSwab, a reusable alternative made from rubber-like TPE and ocean-bound plastic, which you can easily clean with water and soap or rubbing alcohol.

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Washable dish sponge

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Reusable dish sponges can last about six months and be refreshed weekly in the washing machine, eliminating the need for weekly replacements. They also have a rough side for tough stains.

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Reusable lighter

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Reusable and rechargeable lighters last long on a single charge and eliminate the need for disposable lighters. They are a sustainable and safer option that uses electricity instead of butane to light your candles.

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Reusable floss

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Quip's refillable floss pick offers the convenience of floss picks without the plastic waste, as you dispose of only the string and not the pick, with a case that holds enough floss to replace over 180 single-use picks.

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Wool dryer balls

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Reusable wool dryer balls, like Friendsheep's cute designs featuring cats and bees, help your laundry dry faster and prevent clumping, and you can add essential oils for a fresh scent if you miss the smell of dryer sheets.

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Reusable boba straw

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Cut down on plastic waste by using reusable stainless steel straw for your boba drinks. They come with a handy brush for easy cleaning.

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Makeup eraser

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Swap disposable makeup wipes for a MakeUp Eraser, which removes makeup with just water and lasts about five years, offering a gentler option and a good first step before cleansing your skin.

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Reusable batteries

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Rechargeable batteries can be used multiple times, making them a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to disposable batteries.

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Reusable notebooks

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For a sustainable alternative to traditional notebooks, consider Rocketbook's reusable option. You can write in it, scan your notes to the Rocketbook app, and then wipe the pages clean with a damp cloth for repeated use.

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Also, check out our guides on how you can eliminate plastic from different parts of your house:

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