Plastic toothbrushes are not only bad for the environment but also causes health issues due to Bisphenol-A (BPA) found in plastic.
So, what's the alternative?
Bamboo Toothbrush is a great option.
Plastic disposable straws are widely used all around the world. The recent hype around the ocean pollution due to these straws have encouraged many people to switch to better alternatives. One of them being Stainless steel straws.
Stop buying bottled water and start carrying your own Water bottle. Single-use plastic water bottles are not good for your health as plastic leaches chemicals in your drinks. The bottles also contribute to the killing of more than one million animals and seabirds every year.
Here are some options, if you're looking to buy alternatives to plastic bottles:
Stainless Steel bottles, Glass bottles
Paper cups and disposable cups are not a very eco-friendly option even though they may seem to be. They are not 100% recyclable.
So, what's the alternative?
You can carry your own Ceramic coffee mugs to your workplace and keep it there to enjoy your morning cup of coffee/tea everyday.
Instead of relying on polybags when going grocery shopping, carry your own cloth bag.
You can opt for the one's with good storage space and comfortable shoulder straps. Here's one you can try : Tote Bag
It is estimated that most people use about 50 litres of water for a bath i.e. 2 buckets of water approximately. A low-flow (normally used at homes across India) shower-head uses about 3.5 litres a minute, or 35 litres for a 10-minute shower.
So taking a Quick shower i.e 3-4 minutes you can save a lot of water.
Wooden combs are considered to be better than regular plastic ones. While the latter may cause more breakage, a wooden comb comes with its fair share of benefits.
Improved blood circulation, Less hair breakage, Less dandruff are some of the benefits of switching to wooden combs.