My Stuff

• Reusable straws
• Beeswax wraps instead of cling film
• Reusable cloths/napkins instead of kitchen roll
• Biodegradable kitchen sponges
• Reusable freezer bags
• Recyclable/biodegradable bin bags
• Plastic free laundry detergent- eg, eco egg, laundry detergent sheets
• Refillable cleaning supplies- eg, washing up liquid, surface cleaner
• Reusable silicon cupcake cases instead of disposable ones
• Reusable silicon baking sheets instead of parchment paper 

• Reusable makeup removing cloths
• Reusable cotton pads
• Bar soap/shampoo/conditioner/exfoliator 
• Refills- purchasing refills for things such as liquid shower gel instead of repurchasing plastic bottles
• Bamboo toothbrushes/hairbrushes
• Menstrual items- eg, moon cups, period underwear, reusable sanitary pads, plastic free menstrual items (pads/tampons), reusable tampon applicators
• Bamboo cotton buds
• Sustainable plasters
• Avoid disposable razors
• Plant based dental floss

One of the biggest things you can do as a parent/guardian is educate your child in an age-appropriate manner on climate change and display positive eco-friendly behaviour to them. If you make some of the swaps on this page, your child will follow your lead and it will become normal behaviour for them. For example, recycling is now a normal everyday behaviour for all of us as it has been ingrained in most of our lives since childhood.

• Biodegradable/reusable baby wipes
• Baby food purchased in glass jars rather than plastic
• Reusable nappies
• Bamboo feeding utensils/plates/bowls instead of plastic ones
• Purchasing products second-hand- eg, prams/cots/clothes/high-chairs
• Natural rubber dummies
• Biodegradable nappy bags
• Bamboo nappies
• Reusable nursing pads
• Wooden toys/second-hand toys

• Biodegradable balloons
• Avoid glitter/confetti where possible- use a biodegradable kind if you must use them
• Recyclable wrapping paper/bags- this will usually on a base of brown paper and will avoid glitter
• Recyclable sellotape 
• Recyclable celebration cards
• Wrap gifts in cloth instead of wrapping paper
• Avoid using disposable plates/cutlery/pans
• Consider where you hold the celebration- think about how easily accessible the place is by public transport to encourage people to use it

• Biodegradable poo bags
• Reusable pet hair removers
• Pet shampoo sheets instead of liquid ones in plastic bottles
• Eco-friendly cat litter- examples could include: walnut shells, wood chips, paper shreds, corn and wheat
• Reusable pet nappies
• Pet brushes with wooden handles
• Toys/comfort products made from sustainable and eco-friendly materials

• Purchasing from brands clear about their sustainability practices
• Purchase second-hand where possible
• Try to buy high quality products so they last longer
• Shop local
• Beware of green washing- Just because a brand says they are eco-friendly they might not be. Ensure you do research on the brand and see how eco-friendly they are. For example, look what materials they use, look where they are based to see what the transport miles to you will be like, consider the packaging their products are sent in, look into whether they support environmental/climate projects such as planting a tree for every order