Plastic Free Directory
Sustainability can mean opting for re-usable, recyclable items instead of single-use and landfill-bound products.
Fortunately, many Australian businesses have taken up this challenge and are leading the way in eco-friendly practices - from production, to use, to distribution and waste - here are some great alternatives for all of your household essentials.
Bathroom:
Who Gives A Crap - This business produces environmentally friendly toilet paper made from bamboo and recycled paper. They also donate 50% of their profits to improve sanitation in developing countries.
TOM period cup/The Brand hannah/Modibodi - Did you know that over the course of a lifetime, a single menstruator will use somewhere between 5 and 15 thousand pads and tampons? Nearly all of these items will head to landfill. From tampons to menstrual cups and pads - these businesses have alternatives to fit every occasion.
The Good Company (tgc) - Dental hygiene is incredibly important and these plastic-free products have sustainability at the forefront of their design. Try out their toothpaste tablets or charcoal dental floss for a fresh, eco-friendly smile.
Bedroom:
Cheeky Wipes - No need for single-use makeup wipes when you have cotton pads which can be easily washed and recycled at the end of their life. Their range of cloth wipes, nappies, makeup wipes and menstrual products are colourful and help reduce single-use plastics.
Woohoo - From shaving to makeup products, this business has you covered for all of your self care needs. Their skincare products range from dry to oily skin to ensure that not only are their products environmentally friendly, but they’re face-friendly too.
Ethique bars/Garnier bars - Ditch your single-use shampoo and conditioner bottles ASAP. These hair-care bars help keep your hair healthy and prevent the packaging hitting landfill.
Kitchen:
The Source Bulk Foods - This bulk food store encourages customers to bring their own containers to reduce packaging waste. They also prioritise organic and sustainable food options.
Beeswax wraps Australia - This business creates reusable beeswax wraps to store food with. They’re a great, funky alternative to regular glad-wrap or sandwich packets.
Tirtyl - Tirtyl creates zero-waste home and personal care products like universal cleaners or soaps.
Office:
Buy Eco Green/Heapsgood/hardtofind/biome
Whether you’re working from home or simply need some craft supplies that can make a difference, these products are focused on the life-cycle of paper and plant-based packaging.
With the quality of regular envelopes, wrapping paper and more, these alternatives look great and feel greater for the environment.
Have packaging or products you need to be recycled? We pick up your tricky-to-recycle soft plastics and get them exactly where they need to be.
