Avoiding Plastic

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Tips on ways to avoid and reduce using the plastics killing our bodies and our planet.

Public Goods deodorant system includes paper-based refill cartridges provide a considered alternative to single-use plastic, supporting a more sustainable daily ritual.
Delta Airlines switches to paper cups for water and soft drinks. Plastic-free.
L’Oreal Paris cosmetics introduces refills for many of its products, including Kiehl’s, Laroche Posay, Yves Saint Laurent, and Kerastase.
FSC-certified recyclable paper carton from Grove Co
Dish Liquid Fresh Citrus refill packets. Each refill makes 24 FL OZ of product suitable for use in any squeezy dishwashing bottle. ✔️ Super powerful plant and mineral based formulation - one squirt goes a long way!✔️ Delivers superior grease cutting performance, with plenty of bubbles ✔️ Gentle on your hands and dermatologically tested ✔️ Lightly scented with essential oils ✔️ Better for you and the environment ✔️ Palm oil free, paraben free, cruelty free. No nasties. ✔️ Lightweight, low-emissions, and ethically made ✔️ Super easy to use and mix up
Earthly Refillery is a zero-waste, bulk refill store in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that offers eco-friendly health, beauty, and household products, allowing customers to bring their own containers to refill items like shampoo, soap, and cleaners, or purchase package-free alternatives. They also sell bulk foods, local produce, and other sustainable goods, with a mission to reduce single-use plastic waste.
Hohm Pantry is a community-rooted herb shop and low-waste refillery dedicated to sustainable living and everyday wellness. Nestled in the heart of downtown Novato, we offer thoughtfully sourced bulk herbs and spices, staple food products, oils and vinegars, teas, tinctures, and refillable home and body care essentials—all chosen to support our community and a lighter footprint on the Earth. Our intention is to make mindful living accessible and inspiring: a place to slow down, connect, and stock your shelves with goods that nourish our homes, bodies, and the planet we call home.
Edmonton's radical, community-owned hub for reusing, refilling, and connecting. Our goal is to offer ethically sourced, high quality food and beverages.
True North Refillery is a new zero-waste store in East Amherst, NY, near Buffalo, that allows customers to refill household and personal care products like soaps, detergents, and lotions in their own containers to reduce plastic waste. The store also sells other sustainable goods and aims to make low-waste living accessible and affordable for the local community.
Whole Foods 365 Kefir
GaeaStar leverages patented additive manufacturing technology to pioneer new uses of natural materials. Their first application: ultra-thin ceramics designed to replace single-use plastics. Pictured: GaeaStar reusable and disposable coffee cups.
Rao’s popular marinara sauce now has paper 2-pack holding mechanism.
Chobani creamer new value size at Costco is in a mostly paper package.
Michele’s Granola in a mostly paper package.
According to P&G: "Say bye-bye to plastic bottles and hello to Evo, Tide's next evolution of clean. Tide Evo is 100% concentrated to give you a powerful clean that removes 100% of common stains. It's designed with eco-friendly recyclable paper packing, which means no plastic bottles or extra water, making it ready to recycle without any mess. Just toss Tide evo tile into the wash (1 for small to medium loads, 2 for large loads) and watch it dissolve instantly to remove stains and odors"
“Clean Cult laundry detergent refill uses eco friendly, paper-based, 100% recyclable packaging. No secret handshakes or ceremonial robes. Just a clean refill system made with 90% less plastic. We only use the good stuff to keep your clothes clean and your family safe. Our laundry detergent liquid formulas are always made without phthalates, phosphates, petroleum based ingredients, dyes, SLS, & SLES.”
Milliways gum has zero plastic from the gum to the packaging. No animal products, sugar, or ASPARTAME
ECOS Ultra Concentrated Liquid Laundry Detergent in Aluminum Bottle
Blueland plastic-free tablets powered by enzymes Cleans dishware, glassware, silver & porcelain Made without petroleum-based ingredients, bleach, artificial dyes, or harsh chemicals
Micro Ingredients™ offers 10mg extra strength sublingual and chewable melatonin tablets in refill pouches. Provides natural non-GMO melatonin in quick dissolve tablets.
Micro Ingredients Omega-3 Fish Oil supplements
Deer Park sells water in aluminum bottles
Some breweries use paper rings on four-packs
Mentos Pure Fresh sugar-free gum in a cardboard container
Laundry Sauce Australian Sandalwood Fabric Conditioner
White Mountain Organic Bulgarian Yogurt.
Good Deeds Market is Cape May County's 1st zero-waste lifestyle store specializing in sustainable personal care, home goods, and gifting. All of their products are environmentally friendly and are either reusable, refillable, compostable, biodegradable, or as plastic-free as possible. Join Good Deeds Market in the fight against plastic pollution as we Plog (jog + pick up litter) up and down the South Jersey Coast. Not a jogger? No problem -- all are welcome to go at whatever speed they are able. This is a family friendly event open to all ages and abilities. Meet us on the beach at 1pm January 4th 2026 by the flags at 29th Street Beach in Avalon, NJ, where we will meet to sign waivers and hand out compostable bags and gloves.
Keep the polish on all your steel with this gentle and eco-friendly cleaner. All you have to do is drop this tablet into 750mL of water in a spray bottle (sold separately) and it will dissolve and form your stainless cleaner. Once you're done, compost or recycle the packaging. Plastic free. Certified compostable polylactic acid packaging. Made in Canada.
ALPINE PROVISIONS Shampoo and Conditioner Set - Cedar Sandalwood. Sustainable packaging that is plastic-free to help reduce environmental waste. BPA-free aluminum bottle and cap for a safe and eco-friendly product. Infused with organic essential oils for a natural aromatherapeutic scent.
Grove Co. Hand Soap in a yellow carton. Made with 92% plant-derived ingredients and free of triclosan, parabens, phthalates, phosphates, and dyes. FSC-certified recyclable paper carton holds enough soap to fill 2+ dispensers.
Refill your reusable glass bottle with this 32 oz hand soap, fragranced with sandalwood, amber, and vetiver. Crafted with Brazilian Sweet Orange. Pacha Soap Co
Simply Gum uses natural ingredients like chicle, avoids artificial sweeteners, and lacks any synthetic plastic.
Proud Source Spring Water: Made In America (aluminum can)
Whole Foods 365 milk cartons do not have plastic spouts.
Clean Cult Dish Soap refills can refill any brand dish soap bottle.
Spice World sells both a plastic and a glass version of the same minced garlic product.
Resident Culture beer comes with paper rings. Also beer from Grimm Artisanal Ales and Whalers Brewing Company. If you know any other brands that use paper rings, please let this account know.
Xochitl Mexican Thin Crispy Sea Salt Tortilla Chips come in paper packaging.
Organic Nancy‘s Probiotic Kefir in paper containers
Smart Water in aluminum bottles.
Whalers Rise hazy American Pale Ale
A message on a refill station from parkoverplastic.org
Grove Collaborative “Clear the Air” toilet spray in small glass bottles
Water in an aluminum bottle.
Honest Company shampoo-body wash refill in a carton.
Paper cup for an iced “dark latte” at %Arabica
Famous for their Kyoto Latte, this Japanese espresso chain uses paper for coffee beans and all their cups (including for cold drinks)
Vital Proteins collagen powder virtually plastic-free packaging
Blue Bottle coffee paper packaging for its 12-ounce coffee beans at its retail stores.
Bees foraging fields of New York wildflowers provide the source for Bee Harmony Local Raw New York honey. Packed and sealed with care in a clear glass jar. Packed locally in Victor, NY
Hand In Hand Lip Balm