Zero Waste Swaps

|Clover Hurley

What's a zero-waste swap?

Zero-waste swaps are single-use plastic-free alternatives to traditionally disposable products... think reusables and refillables!

Where do I start my switch to a more zero-waste lifestyle?

  1. See where you create the most waste in your life- is it in your home, at the grocery store, at restaurants? Start there!

  2. Evaluate what swaps feel like they would actually work for you! You do not have to change everything at once- use up what you have first!

  3. Make the switch that seems most reasonable for you and your lifestyle. Single-use plastic-free alternatives are both an investment for you and for the planet!

Zero-waste swaps for beginners:

  • reusable silicone bags to replace disposable single-use plastic baggies 
  • non paper towels and Swedish dishcloths to replace disposable paper towels 
  • beeswax wraps to replace single-use plastic cling wrap
  • washable cotton rounds to replace disposable cotton rounds 
  • natural loofah and washable sponges to replace disposable sponges 
  • menstrual cups, discs, and underwear to replace disposable pads and tampons
  • stainless steel straws to replace disposal single-use straws 
  • cotton produce bags to replace disposable single-use plastic bags
  • toothpaste tablets to replace plastic toothpaste tubes 
  • bamboo toothbrushes to replace disposable plastic toothbrushes 
  • stainless steel bento boxes to replace disposable take out containers 

... and refilling whenever possible!

At Market Goods, we offer a wide variety of refills for home goods and body care products. We are currently refilling...

  • hand soap
  • foaming hand soap
  • castille soap
  • laundry detergent
  • laundry powder
  • oxygen brightener
  • stain sticks
  • room & linen spray
  • dish soap
  • dishwasher tablets
  • dishwasher powder
  • disposal refresher
  • degreaser spray
  • scouring paste
  • multi-surface cleaner
  • floor cleaner
  • bathroom cleaner
  • toilet refresher
  • body wash
  • bar soap
  • shampoo 
  • conditioner
  • dry shampoo
  • body lotion
  • lotion bars
  • deodorant cream
  • body powder
  • shaving soap
  • toothpaste
  • mouthwash
  • breath mints
  • face wash
  • face moisturizer
  • makeup remover
  • toner
  • hydrosol
  • epsom salt
  • shower steamers
  • bubble bath
  • body polish
  • body oil
  • petroleum jelly alternative

Check out or refill menu for more up-to-date refillable options as well as scent options!

Making zero-waste swaps can be intimidating, so come by our storefront or give us a call with any questions you may have! We are doing zero-waste imperfectly, so this is a judgement-free zone. We look forward to helping you on your own zero-waste journey!

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