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Zero-Waste Swaps You Need To Try Now

The concept of living a zero-waste life has taken the world by storm . For the past few years , it has been creating a stir among people who want to give back to the Earth . As intriguing as it sounds , living a zero-waste life doesn ’ t always have to be unattainable and expensive . Small steps that take no money or less amount of money can help you in living a zero-waste life .

We must understand that a contribution of any form made with a pure heart is countable , no matter how small it might be . That being said , here are some of the practical , zerowaste swaps which we all can incorporate in our daily lives without breaking our banks .
1 ) Bamboo
Toothbrush Replacing your plastic toothbrush with a bamboo or wooden toothbrush might not look like a major thing to do but if we think about it on a larger scale , we will be making a wise choice .
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Soapnuts Soapnuts ( Rithha ) scientifically known as Sapindus mukorrossi , is a deciduous tree that is grown in the lower foothills and mid-hills of the Himalayas . These are medicinal plants used to make hair cleanser which can also double up as detergents . So why not ditch the heavily chemical-laden shampoos and detergents packed in plastic for a more natural and gentler option beneficial both for the environment and our health ? Isn ’ t this a win-win situation ? There are plenty of videos that we can find on the internet about incorporating the soap nuts in our daily lives .

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