Zero Waste Essentials

This is pretty close to the first glass storage set we purchased and it has lasted us for years and years. The variety of sizes is perfect for fitting almost any food storage need.

I use these for food storage and for eating my meals from - I find it's easier to prep, warm up, store, reheat, etc. all my food in these rather than traditional dishware.

One more shape of glass storage in our food prep arsenal. I use these for storing kale in the freezer, bell pepper in the fridge, etc.

We used these sizes so often we wanted more, but with quality lids! These are airtight and watertight so they won't leak when you pack yourself lunch. We have two sets of these.

This large size of container is perfect for bulk food storage - rice, large-batch recipes, etc. I have three!

I love Klean Kanteen and finally upgraded from a beaten up, years old Klean Kanteen Classic water bottle to the TKWide line of water bottles - we have a 32oz and a 64oz and I also purchased the straw (for drinking water at home) and chug cap (for working out). Well worth the money to make sure you're drinking enough water!

After purchasing a Berkey Water Filter, I can finally say that it's not just hype (you can legitimately taste the difference in Berkey water). Arguably the best water filter on the market, it's a simple stainless steel system that not only looks beautiful on your counter but keeps plastic out of the filtering process. I purchased the Big Berkey, but would recommend the next size up for two people if you drink a lot of water! I also purchased a stainless steel spigot and swapped out the plastic one.

We have a TON of these and store bulk rice, nutritional yeast, etc.

We use these for storing dry beans and bulk spices.

We have so many glass jars it's a little daunting. We have a variety of shapes and sizes so we can easily pick the size we need for whatever we're storing.

I gave up dish-washing sponges long before going zero waste and instead used a plastic palm brush. Swapping to this eco-friendly alternative made of bamboo and tampico and union bristles (plant fibers) was an obvious next step.

This natural beechwood and tampico bristle (plant fiber) bottle brush supplements the natural palm brush for bottles, glasses, or awkward-shaped dishes.

I use Dr. Bronner's bar soap instead of liquid dish soap, rubbing my dish brush along the top to get enough soap for each hand-washed dish. One bar lasts us, two people who cook constantly, about 4 months. Be sure to buy a soap dish or soap saver to extend the life of each bar!

There's about as much information as you need in the description. Wash your hands, clean your bum... feel clean and happy? It also limits the amount of toilet paper needed to get the job done, so it's eco-friendly too 🙂

I ditched clay cat litter years ago, and it took lots of testing to find this brand. This natural, environmentally and pet-friendly alternative is one of the few options that actually clumps, is unscented, and comes in all paper packaging. Amazon even offers a subscription so I never run out.

These food-grade silicone bags are an easy replacement in the kitchen for single-use ziploc bags! We actually only have a few that we use for our emergency preparedness kit, but they're versatile and a great addition for anyone looking for an easy, eco-friendly replacement for the plastic alternative.

I love boba, and originally bought these to avoid using a plastic straw every time I got boba tea, but now tend to keep these around the house just to throw in my water or smoothies.

I don't actually have one of these, but my brother bought one and LOVES it. An easy, collapsible option for taking a straw on the go!

I've had my To-Go Ware kit for a couple of years now. I wanted a set that was sturdy and included chopsticks (I love ramen and veggie sushi), and keep these in my purse so I never forget them.

This collapsible cup goes with me everywhere. I've used it on planes, in movie theaters, and are restaurants when disposable plastic cups are the only option. It's compact and great for bringing with you in place of lugging around a large reusable water bottle.

We transitioned to Brush with Bamboo back when we first went zero waste, and it was an easy switch to make. Everything but the bristles is compostable (including the packaging), and the bristles can be recycled.

Finding a floss that was vegan and plastic free has been a challenging endeavor, but I'm finally trying this vegan & bamboo floss in a refillable glass container for the first time. Fingers crossed!

I bought a double-edged safety razor years ago to replace the disposable or semi-disposable plastic razors sold to women. I purchased one pack of razor blades and they've lasted me for years (I replace each blade every 3-4 months).

I used to use a loofah, or bath sponge but gave them up based on eliminating plastic from my home combined with rumors of bacteria. I've instead switched to a body brush, which I use to dry-brush my whole body before showering. It's meant to remove dead skin and increase circulation.

I used to have an epilator to deal with unwanted body hair (that I wasn't shaving), made of plastic that required batteries. This nifty little device uses a simple spring technology to grab hairs and pull them out by the root. It's a strange tweeze/shave-like combination I've now had and used in my beauty kit for years.

I stopped getting manicures when I went zero waste, but still wanted something to be able to make my nails look nice for special occasions. This glass nail shiner does a micro-buff on your nails, making them look like you've put on a clear-coat of nail polish. I don't use it often, just for special occasions to keep my nails healthy in between.