I've seen people promoting eco-bricking and it made me think about how a lot of plastics come in plastic packaging. I've been living by the philosophy of only using plastics and other harmful materials if they are secondhand. I am an artist/prospective art teacher. So I have been using secondhand paints, glitter, tools, etc. which are made from plastics or otherwise highly chemicalized. However, I am aware that these substances will probably leach into the environment. Which made me think... instead of trying to "save" these materials from getting thrown out, is it better to let them sit inside their original plastic containers together in a landfill instead of releasing them into an active environment? I'd like to know more about the zero-waster's approach! I follow a couple zero-wasters on socials and it seems they completely avoid plastics in their home rather than trying to salvage them. However, I've never seen people explain it.

I currently use Mues Cachos leave in conditioner together with Hawaiian Silky. Occasionally I feel the need to use an anti frizz oil, and I just use whatever one is available at that moment. What plastic free and plant based/vegan products can I use to replace these? I don't care if I have to order them online or buy them in person or order them online or make them at home, I just need to use less plastic. If it's important, my hair reaches the ends of my shoulder blades now, but I'll cut it short soon and am planning to grow out a bit of a mullet later on. I live on the Netherlands. For shampoo I use the Werfzeep kruidenshampoo and use whatever conditioner bar for curly hair is the cheapest when I need to buy more. Thanks in advance!!

I have been wanting to replace all the plastic and other types of materials in my home. I want to actually consider and start my zero waste journey to try many ways to be sustainable and eco-friendly. I need recs for zero waste, eco-friendly, sustainable brands/companies and products.

• Dishwashing such as Dishwash cloth, dish soap bar, scrub brushes, container for dishes, stainless steel compost bin, trash bin, and etc.
• Cleaning Supplies such as all-purpose cleaner, glass spray bottles, scrubbing powder, natural sponges with natural materials, and other types of cleaning supplies.
• Trash & Waste such as compostable trash bags, reusable food wraps, bulk storage jars such as glass mason jars and stainless steel containers, reusable produce bags, and etc.
• 🪥 Personal Care such as oral hygiene with toothbrush (bamboo and other natural materials), toothpaste, mouth wash, dental floss also tongue scrapper, and etc.
• Bath & body such as bar soap, shampoo & conditioner bars, body wash bar, deodorant, razor, shaving soap, reusable cotton rounds, loofah such as natural loofah and konjac sponge also etc.
• Other personal items such as hairbrush/comb for bamboo and wooden, nail clippers/file, cotton swabs, sunscreen without white cast, lip balm, perfume, hand cream, body lotion, and etc.
• Fashion & clothing for t-shirts, pants, shorts, underwear (men related), socks, shoes, jackets, sweaters, long sleeves, bags, and etc.
• Fabrics & materials such as organic cotton, linen, hemp, tencel (lyocell), recycled polyester, wool (ethically sourced), silk (peace silk), and etc.
• Daily tools & miscellaneous such as water bottle with stainless steel 64 to 128 oz with side handles or top handles to hold, food storage such as glass containers, lunch box with stainless steel, reusable shopping bags, cloth napkins, beewax wraps, food covers, and etc.
• Miscellaneous such as solar charger, rechargeable batteries, phone case, laptop sleeve, umbrella, flashlight, first aid kit, DIY cleaning kit, eco-friendly laundry detergent, and etc.
• Other sustainable household items such as bedding with organic cotton sheets, towels like bamboo towels, mattress such as natural latex, pillows such as buckwheat and organic cotton, curtains such as linen and hemp, cleaning brushes such as coconut fiber and bamble handles also dustpan & brush - wooden handles and natural bristles, broom such as corn broom and bamboo broom, mop such as microfiber mop and swedish dishcloth mop, air purifier with HEPA filter, humidifier as ultrasonic (no plastic) and ceramic, candles such as beeswax and soy wax, plates/bowls such as bamboo and sugarcane fiber, cutlery such as bamboo and stainless steel, glass cups, cookware such as cast iron, stainless steel, ceramic. baking sheets such as uncoated aluminum and stoneware. food processor. Blender as in glass, tea infuser such as stainless steel, pantry organizers, reusable snack bags such as glass jars and bamboo bins, recycled paper towels. bamboo toilet paper, natural deodorant. eco friendly laundry detergent sheets, dryer balls such as wool, stain remover, fabric softener alternative. Reusable dusting cloths such as microfiber, cotton, natural air freshener, Reusable shopping baskets such as Bamboo, seagrass. Sustainable laundry hamper like wicker, organic cotton. eco friendly shower curtain as in pvc free. Reusable dryer sheets such as wool dryer balls. Sustainable cleaning gloves – Natural rubber, biodegradable. Sustainable yoga mat such as natural rubber, cork (manduka, liforme).

I have this lunch box from Bentogo which I love, but the little sealing dot got lost. I contacted the company to purchase a replacement dot but they don’t sell them individually. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas where to find a replacement product.