My Eco Tip Nine

50 Things you should stop buying according to a zero-waste minimalist.

1. Personal Care Items

Traditional deodorants; plastic toothbrushes; bottled shampoos, conditioners and body washes; plastic bottles for liquid products; mascaras and eyeliners in plastic tubes; lotions, body creams, cosmetics, lip balms, bath oils, hair grooming products and skin cleansing lotions in plastic bottles; razors in plastic cartridges, 

2. Kitchenware

Kitchen paper towels; chemical cleaning products; plastic plates, cutlery and cups; pre-packaged processed food; plastic wraps; surface wipes, washing powders, washing-up liquids; kitchen gadgets which are rarely needed.

3. Food shopping

Pre-packaged food including fruit and vegetables in plastic wraps; sandwich bags, disposable plastic utensils; lunchboxes and plastic containers; meat; coffee pods; convenience foods.

4. Clothing

Unnecessary clothing, like excess gym wear; fast fashion clothing.

5. Luxury Items

Take away coffees; candles; hardback books; wrapping paper and gift tags; postcards and greeting cards; printed stationery and  magazines.

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7. Bottom Line

It’s possible to avoid buying the items listed, and many more. You can instead start making your own sustainable products or find sustainable alternatives.

Watch the video for a complete list of all the items you can stop buying right now to help the environment and become a zero-waste minimalist.