08/29/2025
Top Ways to Remove Plastics from Your Home
Welcome to my blog, it's where I spit out my thoughts as a hyper caffienated mom without using ChatGPT.
I don't know about you - but I've been de-cluttering and removing as much plastic from my house as much as possible.
I cringe every time another influencer taps their long acrylic nails on a plastic bottle. It's turning me into a crunchy mom and I'm not sure how much longer before I go and return to the forest and live out my days surrounded by... I don't know... squirrels? At least it would be easier than parenting two kids under 3.
And honestly, the natural space can be just as dangerous in the over-consumption space. You don't need to spend 100's of dollars, to make these changes most of these things I did by thrifting.
Here are the ways I've been systematically removing plastics from my house to make as much as an impact as possible with as few steps:
5. Transitioning to 100% cotton sheets
Yes, when I say I'm removing plastics, I'm also removing polyester. There's a lot of evidence surrounding the use of polyester effecting men's testosterone levels by it being absorbed into their testicles from their boxer briefs (like, actually). That was an easy transition, we even bought Kirkland brand boxers from Costco to make the change.
And if polyester is being absorbed through your skin, you have two huge ways to change that:
#1) Change your entire wardrobe (like, who has the money for that). This will take time, and a boatload of money. We're trying to make quick pivots here.
#2) In my opinion, the best quick method is to change your sheets and pillow cases will have the most contact with your skin. My curly haired girlies will already have a silk pillowcase (I got mine a couple years ago, and it's just as amazing as it sounds). Get a set of cotton sheets.
4. Change out your plastic water bottle for glass or stainless steel
This one should also be a quick pivot. If you're not wanting to buy something brand new, just go to the thrift store. Literally the last two that I've been to have 10+ glass bottles with lids on their shelf for around $3. And one even had a like-new Stanley mug for $15.
3. Don't microwave food in plastic
This one should be free for you - don't microwave those leftovers in plastic. Get out a Corningware ceramic bowl, or plate, or your glass pyrex. Again, these things can be thrifted for under $5 if you truly don't have any dishes that aren't plastic. If you have food that is stored in plastic, it's not perfect, but not as bad as heating it up in plastic. Slowly transition your storage containers to glass or ceramic ware. They should be dishwasher safe too, so it'll last longer than plastic anyway.
2. Get a wooden cutting board
Lol, did you think I wouldn't say this one? Cutting on a plastic board is actually getting microplastics into your food. If you need a cheaper option, buy bamboo. It won't last, but it's like C-tier compared to plastic boards which I will always give an F.
If you're looking for an A-tier board, any hardwood (mango, walnut, oak) will do excellent. And of course, my favorite S-tier boards are made from teak, due to it's high oil content and durability. Get yours today, here.
1. Remove single use, disposable products
This should be a given, but it's truly the most impactful. Plastic, single use products are not only the largest amount of waste in a household, but they are a multi-billion dollar business that also mostly come from overseas, which if you want to consider the gas used for transportation for that plastic fork to get to your home... it gets intense.
This isn't meant to shame, or to create any friction. Just do what you can, make a quick shift, and build from there.
Do your best today. Whatever that looks like for you.
Welcome to my blog, it's where I spit out my thoughts as a hyper caffienated mom without using ChatGPT. I don't know about you - but I've been de-cluttering and removing as much plastic from my house as much as possible.I cringe every time another influencer taps their long acrylic nails on a plasti...
