Alternative Resources
to common plastic symptoms

Toothbrush
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Bamboo (Brush With Bamboo, etc.)

Toothpaste
Homemade
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4 tablespoons coconut oil
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2–4 tablespoons baking soda
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Up to 1 tablespoon xylitol powder (optional)
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20 drops cinnamon or clove essential oil (optional)
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20 drops peppermint essential oil (optional)

Deodorant
Homemade
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6 T coconut oil
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1/4 cup (4 T) baking soda
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1/4 cup (4 T) arrowroot or organic cornstarch
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Essential oils (optional)

Feminine Products
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Menstrual Cups (Diva Cup, Lena Cup, etc.)
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Period Panties (THINX, PantyProp, etc.)

Straws
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Paper
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Metal
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Bamboo
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Glass
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Utensils
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Bamboo (To-Go Ware, etc.)
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Metal (Snow Peak, etc.)
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Bags
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Reuseable (any grocery store)
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Homemade (DIY tee-shirt bag)

Bottles
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Reusable (too many brands to list, but some of our favorites include: Klean Kanteen, Yeti, Hydro Flask)
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Food Containers
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Metal tins (Amazon.com)
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Glass (Pyrex)
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Plastic Food Wrap
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Beeswax wrap (Bee’s Wrap, ETEE, etc.)
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Bowl covers (Earth Bunny, etc.)
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Reusable sandwich bags (Lunchskins, etc.)

Lighters
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Metal (Zippo, etc.)
- Matches