Even when we do our best to live sustainably, household waste can pile up. To do your part for the planet, try swapping out some household staples with these environmentally friendly alternatives from NoVA stores.
Cover Up
Instead of plastic wrap, you can use a washable and reusable flannel bowl cover. $38 for a set of three at Trace: The Zero Waste Store, 140 Church St. NW, Vienna
Rolling, Rolling, Rolling
Say goodbye to static cling — and the chemicals in dryer sheets — with some cute dryer balls. $6 each at Virginia Mercantile, 12644 Chapel Rd., Ste. F, Clifton
Plant Lady
If you have a green thumb, check out this sustainable, peat-free potting mix. $13.99 at Rewild, 700 N. Randolph St., Ste. 190, Arlington
Wipe Up
Swedish dishcloths absorb 15 times their weight in water, helping eliminate paper towel waste, and are 100 percent compostable. $7 at Mason & Greens, 913 King St., Alexandria
Soft Scrubbing
A dishwashing brush with a replaceable head made with animal-friendly fibers is better for the Earth, and it will last you longer. $12 at Mason & Greens
Spring Cleaning
These dish soap bars are locally made in Falls Church and package-free. $16 at Virginia Mercantile
Feature photo courtesy Trace: The Zero Waste Store
This story originally ran in our April issue. For more stories like this, subscribe to Northern Virginia Magazine.
