Personal needs<\/h2>\n![\"Soap](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/aleppo-soap-2472691_1920-870x490.jpg\")
Photo by jackmac34 via Pixabay<\/div><\/div>\n\n- Replace tissues with handkerchief<\/li>\n
- Get some reusable water bottle (the best ones are glass or stainless options)<\/li>\n
- Replace plastic bags in supermarket with cloth bags.<\/li>\n
- Buy lonely bananas in shops<\/li>\n
- Get a library card<\/li>\n
- Arm yourself with reusable jars, produce bags and bottles<\/li>\n
- Use soda bicarbonate as antiperspirant<\/li>\n
- Buy bulk shampoos and conditioners or try natural shampoo bars, which can be bought without plastic<\/li>\n
- Buy solid soaps for body and face \u2026and hands as well<\/li>\n
- Make you own homemade toothpaste\/ tooth powder from baking soda and coconut oil<\/li>\n
- Substitute dry shampoo for cornstarch (if your hair is darker, add cocoa powder)<\/li>\n
- Reduce your consmetics and try to use kitchen alternatives for your make up (homemade balm or mascara from almonds, cocoa powder as bronzer…..)<\/li>\n
- For women: Invest in menstrual cup or reusable liners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Clothes: Quality over quantity<\/h2>\n![\"Second](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/shopping-2181584_1920-870x490.jpg\")
Photo by coachmetpassie via Pixabay<\/div><\/div>\n\n- Try minimalistic wardrobe<\/li>\n
- Avoid spontaneous shopping, buy only what you really need and what 100% fits you<\/li>\n
- Replace quantity by quality. Even though it is more expensive, it will last longer<\/li>\n
- Shop second-hand<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Bring reusable bag also for clothes shopping<\/li>\n
- Repair as much clothes as possible<\/li>\n
- Find new uses for your old clothes<\/li>\n
- Donate used items<\/li>\n
- Rent your formal wear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Zero-waste kitchen<\/h2>\n![\"Zero-waste](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/16766079567_4da1e9e65c_b.jpg\")
<\/a>Photo by www.homejobsbymom.com via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n\n- Replace sponges by compostable brushes and rags<\/li>\n
- Replace paper towels by cloth ones<\/li>\n
- Get rid off aluminum foils, poly bags and replace them by beeswax wraps<\/li>\n
- Shop at farmer\u00b4s market<\/strong>, buy local food<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Avoid palm oil<\/li>\n
- Make meal plans to avoid food waste<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Buy in bulk, use reusable jars and produce bags while shopping<\/li>\n
- Drink tap water<\/strong> \u2013 you really do not need to buy one in plastic from the shop<\/li>\n
- Compost (you can find also stylish composters online to your kitchen)<\/li>\n
- Recycle, recycle, recycle<\/li>\n
- Make vegetable broth from vegetable peels<\/li>\n
- Open the oven after baking: it will warm the house and cool the oven<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Bathroom and cleaning<\/h2>\n![\"Zero-waste](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/35607431075_6bb3c9300d_k-870x490.jpg\")
Photo by Anna Gregory via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n\n- Use 100% recycled toilet paper<\/li>\n
- Replace toothbrush by bamboo alternative<\/li>\n
- Turn off the water, while you are brushing your teeth<\/li>\n
- Alternate cleaning products by homemade cleaners<\/strong><\/a> from baking soda, vinegar, lemon\u2026<\/li>\n
- Use wooden brushes, metal scourers, rags or old toothbrushes as cleaning tools<\/li>\n
- Use worn-out clothes as rags<\/li>\n
- Use white vinegar as a rising aid in dishwasher<\/li>\n
- Use vinegar with few drops of essential oils as softener to washing machine<\/li>\n
- Wash the clothes in cold water, if possible<\/li>\n
- Iron less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Office can be zero-waste as well<\/h2>\n
Photo by jackmac34 via Pixabay<\/div><\/div>\n
- \n
- Replace tissues with handkerchief<\/li>\n
- Get some reusable water bottle (the best ones are glass or stainless options)<\/li>\n
- Replace plastic bags in supermarket with cloth bags.<\/li>\n
- Buy lonely bananas in shops<\/li>\n
- Get a library card<\/li>\n
- Arm yourself with reusable jars, produce bags and bottles<\/li>\n
- Use soda bicarbonate as antiperspirant<\/li>\n
- Buy bulk shampoos and conditioners or try natural shampoo bars, which can be bought without plastic<\/li>\n
- Buy solid soaps for body and face \u2026and hands as well<\/li>\n
- Make you own homemade toothpaste\/ tooth powder from baking soda and coconut oil<\/li>\n
- Substitute dry shampoo for cornstarch (if your hair is darker, add cocoa powder)<\/li>\n
- Reduce your consmetics and try to use kitchen alternatives for your make up (homemade balm or mascara from almonds, cocoa powder as bronzer…..)<\/li>\n
- For women: Invest in menstrual cup or reusable liners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Clothes: Quality over quantity<\/h2>\n
Photo by coachmetpassie via Pixabay<\/div><\/div>\n- \n
- Try minimalistic wardrobe<\/li>\n
- Avoid spontaneous shopping, buy only what you really need and what 100% fits you<\/li>\n
- Replace quantity by quality. Even though it is more expensive, it will last longer<\/li>\n
- Shop second-hand<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Bring reusable bag also for clothes shopping<\/li>\n
- Repair as much clothes as possible<\/li>\n
- Find new uses for your old clothes<\/li>\n
- Donate used items<\/li>\n
- Rent your formal wear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Zero-waste kitchen<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo by www.homejobsbymom.com via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n- \n
- Replace sponges by compostable brushes and rags<\/li>\n
- Replace paper towels by cloth ones<\/li>\n
- Get rid off aluminum foils, poly bags and replace them by beeswax wraps<\/li>\n
- Shop at farmer\u00b4s market<\/strong>, buy local food<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Avoid palm oil<\/li>\n
- Make meal plans to avoid food waste<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Buy in bulk, use reusable jars and produce bags while shopping<\/li>\n
- Drink tap water<\/strong> \u2013 you really do not need to buy one in plastic from the shop<\/li>\n
- Compost (you can find also stylish composters online to your kitchen)<\/li>\n
- Recycle, recycle, recycle<\/li>\n
- Make vegetable broth from vegetable peels<\/li>\n
- Open the oven after baking: it will warm the house and cool the oven<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Bathroom and cleaning<\/h2>\n
Photo by Anna Gregory via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n- \n
- Use 100% recycled toilet paper<\/li>\n
- Replace toothbrush by bamboo alternative<\/li>\n
- Turn off the water, while you are brushing your teeth<\/li>\n
- Alternate cleaning products by homemade cleaners<\/strong><\/a> from baking soda, vinegar, lemon\u2026<\/li>\n
- Use wooden brushes, metal scourers, rags or old toothbrushes as cleaning tools<\/li>\n
- Use worn-out clothes as rags<\/li>\n
- Use white vinegar as a rising aid in dishwasher<\/li>\n
- Use vinegar with few drops of essential oils as softener to washing machine<\/li>\n
- Wash the clothes in cold water, if possible<\/li>\n
- Iron less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Office can be zero-waste as well<\/h2>\n
![\"Minimal](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/pexels-photo-870x490.jpg\")
![\"Compost](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/09\/Compost_-870x490.jpg\")