25 Reusable Products That'll Replace Expensive Disposable Versions For Good
This article goes over some alternative products that promote environmentalism over more common disposable products. This piece is functioning like an ad for environmentally conscious consumers. Seeing what consumers enjoy now will help grow the understanding of how our current technology is meeting needs and some ways it may be falling short.
A pack of refillable K-Cups you can fill with any ground coffee so you can save loads of money and plastic: These BPA-free plastic cups are designed to work in any Keurig brewer, old or new! Promising review: "Really like these reusable K-Cups. I hated wasting so much plastic using regular K-Cups and found this to use as an alternative. I have had these for two years and they have held up great! Easily to fill, clean really nicely, and no complaints! And it's great you can put your own coffee in so you're not stuck to certain brands or flavors. Highly recommend if you are trying to be more environmentally friendly." — Amazon Customer (BuzzFeed)
There are a few common selling points across the listed examples. Consumers tend to enjoy when these products are affordable. They also frequently discuss how using them reduces their plastic waste and point out the long lasting and reliable nature of the products.
Six penguin dryer balls that do everything a dryer sheet can AND reduce drying times: Friendsheep is a small biz creating handmade wool home goods. Their products are handmade by Nepali artisans and are sourced from factories and cooperatives that enforce fair trade labor policies. (BuzzFeed)
While these products promote an environmental benefit, consumers also have concerns with the ethical sourcing of resources and labor. Many of the listings celebrate when small businesses are selling these items.
A patented pet hair remover if you're tired of plowing through lint rollers: ChomChom Rolleris a Massachusetts-based small biz creating an eco-friendly, reusable alternative to sticky lint rollers. Promising reviews: "We were wasting a lot of lint rollers to remove our cat's hair as my wife is obsessed with having everything clean. This product is not just saving my money but also it works great on anything — sofas, clothes, bed, etc. (BuzzFeed)
Another interesting aspect this list reveals is the many women centered items.
budget-friendly period underwear
A pair of forever eye masks for turning your favorite serum into a luxe under-eye treatment
A volcanic stone face roller
A beginner-friendly menstrual cup
A reusable makeup-erasing cloth (BuzzFeed)
Women face a lot of societal pressure to preform in feminine roles, and there is an endless stream of disposable items that accompany these pressures. This list has reusable alternatives, but it is surprising to realize how many self care products are pushed on, in, and around women every day.
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