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Give your home a sustainable revamp, just in time for Plastic Free July.
Practice good green habits by making a few simple swaps. From bamboo cutlery to shampoo bars, every change will help you create a more eco-friendly home. With Plastic Free July around the corner, now is the time to ditch single-use plastic for good.
The annual campaign— which first launched in 2011 — is a global movement which helps millions of people be part of the solution to end plastic pollution. Sharing simple swaps and hacks, it helps everyone have cleaner streets, oceans and communities all around the world.
To celebrate the campaign, we have rounded up some of the best plastic-free buys for your kitchen, bathroom and living room. Shop our favourites below...
Aside from being travel-friendly, shampoo bars are generally less expensive than their liquid counterparts, providing more value as one bar lasts longer than a bottle (one bar can replace up to two x 250ml bottles). Made with cacao butter and honey extract, this wild coconut shampoo bar is worth adding to your bathroom cabinet.
Made out of the loofah plant and natural cotton string, this dishwashing sponge is 100 per cent compostable. As well as being kind to the planet, each sponge is super soft so won't scratch any pots, pans or dishes.
Perfect for a console table, this eco-friendly bubble candle is hand-poured and has been made using 100 per cent soy wax. A statement in any home, it's available in a range of gorgeous hues.
Make washing up more exciting with this cactus and beech wood non-scratch dish brush. Helping to& minimise waste at home, it also has a replaceable head so you can simply swap it out when it gets worn.
Wipe they day away with these reusable face wipes — made from stylish Liberty London prints. Use to cleanse or remove makeup, and then pop in the washing machine once you're done.
We've got our eye on this bamboo cereal bowl, which is ideal for family breakfasts. With a minimal design, it will never go out of style.
Need some advice on how to live a greener life? This hardback book — filled with tips, tricks and advice — is the ultimate bible for living sustainably. From the living room to the kitchen, you'll find all you need to lead a more low-impact lifestyle.
We're big fans of this reusable lunch box in soft green, which has been crafted from bamboo fibre. As well as having enough space to store snacks, it also has a silicone band to secure contents when travelling.
Spruce up your kitchen with this bamboo utensil set and matching pot. Simple yet stylish, it's the ultimate way to create en eco-friendly kitchen.
Before you embark on your weekly clean, make sure you pick up these compostable sponges — made from cellulose wood fibres. With many cleaning sponges made of petrochemicals, this eco alternative is great to consider.
Planning a garden party? Add these compostable wheat drinking straws to the top of your shopping list. Sourced from local farms in South East Asia, the straws will break down naturally after use (and are great popped on a compost heap).
Tried and tested, these reusable cotton buds are a sustainable alternative to plastic stemmed cotton buds. Each one comes in a lovely pastel case, making it ideal for taking on holiday.
Provide nutrient-rich food for your garden by collecting scraps and waste in a compost bin. Crafted from powder coated steel, this sustainable kitchen must-have has been finished in an urban charcoal colourway.
There's nothing better than a simple bar of soap, such as this one from Faith in Nature. Made with 100 per cent natural fragrance and essential oils, it's a must for every bathroom.
Looking for some eco-friendly toilet paper? Well, this premium bamboo range from Who Gives A Crap has been made using biodegradable bamboo. Better still, with each box sold, they make a donation to ethical charities that help build toilets for developing countries.
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