All About This Zero Waste Kit

Laundry Sheets

Use these to clean your laundry!

Just drop one sheet in per load!
Why it matters: Laundry detergent comes in plastic containers which get throw away at the end of their use and end up contaminating our environment. These cut down on plastic waste and are simple to use.

Dish Brush

This dish brush is made of bamboo and agave plant fiber bristles

Once worn out, the bamboo and agave parts can be composted or buried in the garden, the silver metal parts can be recycled
Why it matters: Plastic bristle brushes shed tiny pieces of plastic called micro plastics. Unfortunately these tiny plastic pieces are not filtered out fully by sewage treatment. So when you hear about the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" the majority of this garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean is actually tiny pieces of plastic that aren't even visible to the human eye.

Stainless Steel Straw

This reusable metal straw is made of 45% Recycled Material - 100% FDA Certified Stainless Steel.

Why it matters: over 500 million plastic straws are disposed of EVERY SINGLE DAY! Single-use straws end up polluting our oceans and lands with non-biodegradable plastic and damaging a wide variety of marine and terrestrial life. Not only are these straws made from sustainably sourced stainless steel, but they’ll also last you forever and are beyond easy to clean.

Dish Soap

This is dish soap is great for hand-washing dishes! You only need a little bit for each pot or pan you are hand-washing — watch it foam right up with bubbles when scrubbing only for a moment.

It is also Toxin + Irritant Free | Ditch the toxins and irritants found in most soaps. This Liquid Dishwashing Soap is hypoallergenic and completely dye-free ∙ perfume-free ∙ SLS-free ∙ SLES-free ∙ sulfate-free ∙ paraben-free ∙ phthalate-free ∙ 1,4-dioxane-free ∙ ethoxylated alcohol-free ∙ optical brightener-free ∙ filler-free ∙ petroleum-free ∙ palm oil-free ∙ gluten-free ∙ hormone disruptor-free ∙ carcinogen-free — and simply worry-free.

These are made with a material that combines wood pulp (from Forest Stewardship Council certified forests) with organic cotton that is free from harmful chemicals (GOTS and OEKO-TEX Standard 100-certified). They are 100% natural, biodegradable, and are screen printed with water-based inks.

Each dishcloth replaces 17 rolls of paper towels (saving money and reducing waste).
Absorbs 20x its weight.
will not easily fall apart.
Air dries quickly, so it doesn’t breed bacteria or smell.
Perfect for household chores, from cleaning up spills to polishing.
Can be used with soap, spray, cleaners, or just water!
Cleans countertops, granite, porcelain, plastic, stainless steel, and glass.
How to keep your cloth clean:
Squeeze out excess moisture after use. To preserve shape, do not wring.
Place in the top rack of the dishwasher or in the washing machine at least once a week.
Sterilize in boiling water for 1-2 minutes.
Microwave damp for 30 seconds.
Air dry. Leave flat, drape over faucet or dish rack.

Compostable Sponges

These are 100% biodegradable - made from wood pulp (plant cellulose) and Absorbs up to 10 times of their weight

Why it matters: Normal sponges are made from polyester and nylon which are both plastics and not recyclable at their end of life. Small pieces fall off on almost every wash, washing straight down our drains and into our water systems. These micro-plastics are ending up in our oceans and in our water systems, being digested by marine life as well as by our friends and family.
These natural sponges are made from cellulose, are plastic free and are 100% biodegradable. Plus, they will last longer than your normal plastic kitchen sponges. So it's a win win for you and the environment.
At end of life: If you want to speed up the breaking down of the sponge, simply bury it underground or put it in your home compost. If you collects food waste for a composting service, you can also put the sponge in the food waste bin

Reusable Towel

Be sure to wash these before using to increase absorption!

These generous sized 18x22 herringbone kitchen towels are soft, absorbent, and flexible 100% cotton towels. Perfect cleaning towels. Very absorbent, extremely low lint.

Herringbone weave has a little texture for added cleaning power but still gentle enough to use for most applications.

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