We've started an A-Z of plastic free alternatives. What are your ideas to add to the list?
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Baby wipes = Washable reusable cotton wipes
Bin liner = Line your bin with several layers of newspaper or use biodegradable bags
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Coffee cup = Take a reusable cup
Cling film = Bees Wax Wraps or Reusable Container/Lunch Box
Cleaner = Cleansing oil in metal bottles
Conditioner = Solid conditioner bar
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Dental floss = Floss in a glass jar
Deodorant = Natural deodorant in a cardboard tube
Doggy doo bags = Biodegradable poo bags or use folded up newspaper
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Exfoliator = Crocheted Face Scrubbies
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Face cream = Vegan face cream in a tin
Face Wipes = Washable reusable cotton face wipes
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Hair brush = Wooden or bamboo hairbrush
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Kitchen sponge = Washable reusable cotton nonsponge
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Laundry detergent = Soapnuts
Lunchbox (plastic) = Stainless Steel lunchbox
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Milk = Arrange milk to be delivered in glass bottles
Moisturiser = Tinned moisturiser
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Nappies = Cloth nappies
Night cream = Vegan night cream in a tin
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Plastic bag = Reusable canvas bag
Plastic drink bottle = Take a reusable bottle
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Sanitary pads = Washable reusable pads
Scrubbing brush (kitchen) = Wooden brush with changeable brush head
Shampoo = Solid bar shampoo
Shaver = Safety razor
Shower gel = Solid soap bar
Suncream = Natural suncream in a tin
Stain Remover (e.g vanish) = Solid stain remover bar
Straw = Metal or bamboo straw or just use your mouth
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Tampons = Mooncup (not as scary as you think)
Toilet paper = Toilet paper wrapped in paper, or if your brave washable cloth wipes
Toothbrush = Bamboo toothbrush
Toothpaste = Toothpaste in a jar or cardboard tube
Tupperware = Stainless steel tupperware
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