Plastic Free Swaps for a Nontoxic Home
After watching The Plastic Detox on Netflix, it really puts things into perspective—how much plastic we’re exposed to daily, how it impacts our health, and how it can affect our fertility and generations to come!
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s awareness and making better swaps where it makes sense.
I always tell people: start with the products you use every single day. That’s where your biggest impact is.
Here are my favorite simple, realistic swaps for your kitchen and bathroom 👇
🌿 Kitchen Swaps
Bamboo Dish Scrubber (instead of plastic sponges)
Traditional sponges are one of the worst offenders. hey’re made of plastic, shed microplastics, and hold bacteria like crazy.
A bamboo dish scrubber is:
Biodegradable
Long-lasting
Way more aesthetic on your sink
Once you switch, you truly won’t go back.
For tougher messes, this is your upgrade.
Instead of reaching for steel wool or plastic-heavy scrubbers, a bamboo pot scrubber gives you:
Strong scrubbing power
Zero plastic
No rust or weird residue
Dish Block (instead of liquid dish soap in plastic bottles)
A dish block replaces those bulky plastic soap bottles and lasts forever. Just rub your scrubber on the bar and wash like normal. And yes… it really cuts through grease like no other.
Why I love it:
No plastic packaging
Super concentrated (lasts months)
Clean, simple ingredients
Beeswax Wraps (instead of plastic wrap)
This is such an easy, low-effort switch.
Use beeswax wraps to cover:
Leftovers
Fruit
Bowls
They’re reusable, washable, and honestly just make your fridge look cuter.
Cutting boards are something people rarely think about…but they should.
Many plastic cutting boards:
Harbor bacteria in deep grooves
Shed microplastics into your food
A MK Free cutting board is:
Non-toxic
Durable
Designed to be a safer, long-term option
If you only make one swap - make it this one.
Plastic containers can leach chemicals, especially when heated.
Switching to glass food storage:
Keeps your food clean and fresh
Doesn’t absorb stains or smells
Eliminates plastic exposure during reheating
🛁 Bathroom Swaps
Products like Mad Hippie are leading the way here.
Why it matters:
No plastic sitting with your products long-term
Cleaner ingredients overall
Better for you and the planet
Aluminum Bottles (Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash)
Brands like Plaine Products use aluminum bottles with a cosmetic-grade liner.
What I love:
No single-use plastic
Still super convenient
Very long lasting
Konjac Sponge (instead of plastic loofah)
Plastic loofahs break down and release microplastics every time you use them.
A konjac sponge is:
100% plant-based
Gentle on skin
Compostable
Instead of disposable wipes or synthetic rounds:
Use reusable cotton pads:
Washable
Softer on your skin
Way less waste
Bar Soap (instead of body wash in plastic bottles)
Brands like Humble Brands make this switch easy.
Bar soap:
Eliminates plastic bottles
Lasts longer
Uses simpler ingredients
David's toothpaste comes in a recyclable metal tube (huge upgrade from plastic).
Plus:
Clean ingredients
No unnecessary fillers
Minimal waste
Bamboo Toothbrush with Castor Oil Bristles
Also from David's
This swap:
Replaces plastic handles
Uses plant-based bristles
Is a simple, everyday upgrade
Another win from David's
Instead of plastic bottles:
Glass packaging
Cleaner formulas
Less long-term exposure
The Bottom Line
You don’t have to throw everything out and start over. Use up what you already have and use this as a guide for your next nontoxic and plastic free swap.
I shared the products we use daily and that touch our skin or mouth daily.
Those are your highest-impact swaps.
For more nontoxic swaps, check out LivHolisticStore.com
Thank you for being here,
Liv
**I’ve curated this list with all products I’m using in my home personally and that I love, some links go to my own website where my goal is to make a nontoxic lifestyle simple while other links go to other websites where I earn a small amount of commission at no extra charge to you if you choose to purchase.
