If you are transitioning to a lower waste home (or wanting to learn how), the #SwitchToSustainable Challenge is exactly what you need this summer. We’re thrilled to partner with Balm Baby and Elevated Body Care to give you information, encouragement, and the chance to win some amazing prizes to help you reduce your plastic and disposable waste.
#SwitchToSustainable Challenge Event
Mark your calendar for the #SwitchToSustainable Challenge Facebook Event on August 6.
Our giveaway goal is to get thousands of people ditching single-use items, but all it takes to enter the challenge is to simply make just one sustainable swap during the month of July. Let us know what that is in the comments and fill out the giveaway form to enter.
For an extra entry, post a photo of your sustainable switch to Instagram or Facebook with #SwitchtoSustainable.
You can also follow along in the #SwitchToSustainable group for loads of updates on going green, sustainable swaps, and transitioning to a lower waste home.
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When you enter (via the form below), you get a chance to win a special prize pack we’ve put together from these outstanding sustainable brands.
If you need some inspiration when it comes to making your home a little greener, here are the 15 most impactful going green tips to help you reduce the amount of plastic you consume. By implementing these tips long term, you’ll save money and be a pro at the #SwitchtoSustainable Challenge by next year.
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Bringing my own reusable bags
We always used straws in restaurants simply because they were provided. We never use them at home. So, we’ve given it up. I do have a supply of steel straws I carry with me in case someone really wants one while we’re out. We also gently suggest to the wait staff to ask before providing straws.
use resuable bags, straws, containers, etc. made from fabric, metal and glass
I will immediately put my reusable bags back in the car so I don’t forget them when I go to the store.
I want to stainless steel straws!
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This month I have committed to stop using single use straws. We got some reusable ones to keep in the car and at home so when I get something on the go I will always have a straw!
This month we have been building a chicken coop (for our chicks we got) out of 90% reused material, we our going to build a compost bin next. We made the switch to bamboo toothbrushes and have switched to more natural cleaner and hygiene products!! My favorite switch is to natural deodorant!!!
#switchtosistainable
Starting cloth diapering soon. Slowly have been building my stash for when babe arrives
I’ve recently started carrying our silicone straws we use at home with us when we go out. We already keep reusable shopping bags always in the car for even quick stops. At home we have switched to cloth as a replacement for paper towels.