Author: Jonas

On this page you’ll find tips on how to reduce your reliance on plastic when it comes to cleaning products and laundry. Wet Wipes: Wet wipes are made of plastic and so is the packaging they come in. Stop using wet wipes and choose instead reusable dish cloths. Household Cleaning Products: Use household cleaning products sparingly. If we use less then we buy less and reduce our use of plastic. You can also make simple and effective cleaning products yourself to reduce your plastic use. Likewise, you can sometimes purchase bulk cleaning products using your own container and further reduce […]

It can be a real challenge to find gifts that don’t contain plastic. Here you’ll find a few things to keep in mind when giving or receiving a gift. Giving Gifts Choose toys or other gifts made of wood or cloth rather than plastic (remember to steer clear of fleece as well). Choose to give experiences like movie tickets, theater tickets or a gift certificate for a restaurant. Give books (used or new, as long as they are not wrapped in plastic). Give prepared food items (pickled vegetables in glass jars or good cheese). Make your own gifts (like soap, […]

The food service industry is slowly moving away from single-use plastic cups, cutlery, containers, and more. With these tips and tricks, you can avoid plastic when eating out altogether. What you can do Avoid single-use plastic products when eating out How you can do it Dining in Decline or avoid buying items served in styrofoam packaging. Choose eateries that serve their food in biodegradable containers (like paper or other natural fiber composites). Choose eateries that use washable dishes and utensils instead of disposable service items. If you choose to eat somewhere that uses disposable service items, bring your own with […]

There are a number of ways to reduce your reliance on plastic when it comes to your pets. What you can do Notice and reduce the plastic in your home while reducing the plastic that your furry friend consumes. Dog Poop Use paper bags or newspaper when cleaning up your dog’s poop instead of plastic pop bags. Cat Litter Use cat litter that is packaged in paper rather than plastic. Pet Food Choose pet food that is packaged in paper rather than plastic. Choose packaging-free dog bones rather than those packaged in plastic. Pet Toys Choose pet items made from […]

The threat of microplastics (defined as plastic particles with a diameter of 5mm or less) in the environment has only recently come to the forefront. It wasn’t until 2018 that the first study on microplastics in Icelandic drinking water was only carried out. View the study here in English. And according to government-commissioned research in Iceland, between 160 to 230 tons of microplastics are carried into the ocean surrounding the country each year, and the majority comes from vehicle tires. In the end, microplastics end up in our drinking water and the animals we consume. The most effective way to […]

There are plenty of opportunities to reduce our plastic use in the bathroom. Some changes are simple; others take more effort. It’s actually possible to create a bathroom environment that is practically free of plastics if you’re willing to give it a try. Lotions & Soaps: Many personal hygiene products contain plastic particles. Avoid purchasing products that list polyethylene, nylon and polypropylene in their contents. Hand Soap: It’s an easy change to switch from liquid hand soap in a plastic bottle to bar soap sold in a paper wrapper. They last longer than liquid soap and take less space in […]

The kitchen is a great place to start reducing plastic in your home. There are some quick and easy (but impactful) changes you can make.  What you can do You don’t need to throw away all of your plastic kitchen items at once. Instead, phase out your plastic use in the kitchen as things wear out or run out. Cooking utensils: When it comes time to replace or buy new kitchen items, opt for kitchenware, cookware, bakeware, and utensils made from wood, glass, metal, or ceramic. While we don’t believe buying new is best before an item has been used […]

There are number of ways to reduce our plastic when it comes to the holidays. Advent Calendars: Choose reusable advent calendar. If you wish to wrap individual advent gifts then use old magazines, newspapers, books or reuse wrapping paper from previous gifts. If your crafty, you can sew little bags for small gifts to create a hanging advent calendar that can be used year after year.  Plastic-free Gift Ideas: Candy Homemade bookmarks Pencils Socks or other small, useful items of apparel Body care products like soaps, bath bombs, toothpaste and bamboo toothbrushes Used toys Wooden pencils (you can break up […]