| Default | Alternative |
|---|---|
| Bottled water | Filtered water and insulated metal bottles |
| Plastic straws | Reusable metal straws |
| Plastic restaurant cutlery | Metal cutlery set |
| Throwing away fruits & vegetable discards | Composting discards & planting seeds |
| Sealed nuts | Bulk nuts |
| Plastic juice bottles | Freshly squeezed juice |
| Yogurt cups | Yogurt tubs served in a washable cup |
| Coffee pods | Coffea beans and burr grinder |
| Tea sachets | Loose-leaf tea and tea pot |
| Default | Alternative |
|---|---|
| Plastic cleaning spray bottles | Reusable spray bottle with distilled white vinegar & water mix (50% each) |
| Scented drier sheets | Drier balls & essential oils |
| Swiffer-style mops | Micro-fiber cloth mops |
| Bleached (white) toilet paper | Unbleached (brown) recycled toilet paper |
| Default | Alternative |
|---|---|
| Wet wipes | Reusable washcloth |
| Liquid soap | Soap bars |
| Plastic razors | Safety razors |
| Default | Alternative |
|---|---|
| Thin plastic bags | Backpacks, totes, thick plastic bags |
| Individually packaged items | Bulk items |
| Store-bought herbs and spices | Homegrown herbs and spices |