Swap household staples for these 5 eco-friendly equivalents

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Organization is key – so is cleaning, storage, gardening, and more. In this series, you’ll learn various tips and tricks to make gardening, grilling and even sewing easier. No matter the problem, there’s a Home Hack for that!

Adopting a more sustainable lifestyle has more benefits than meets the eye. While the obvious pro remains that it’s good for the environment — a benefit that we all should appreciate — another reality is that it can simply be less of a strain on your wallet.

While eco-friendly living extends to every sector of life, one particular area where we all can benefit most is in the kitchen. To help you adopt this practice, we’ve compiled a list of easy, sustainable replacements for items you likely use every day. From reusable food storage/sandwich bags to a stainless steel reusable K-Cup coffee filter, we’ve demonstrated how these items can change your life for the better in the video above.

Shop all of the products used and mentioned, below:

Shop: Stasher 100 Percent Silicone Reusable Food Bag, $11.97

Stasher 100 Percent Silicone Reusable Food Bag
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Shop: Stainless Steel Reusable K Cups for Keurig 2.0 & 1.0 Coffee Maker, $25.99

Stainless Steel Reusable K Cups for Keurig 2.0 & 1.0 Coffee Maker
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Shop: Biodegradable Trash Bags (13 Gallon), $20.98

Biodegradable Trash Bags (13 Gallon)
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Shop: Baggu small Reusable Shopping Bag, $10.00

Baggu small Reusable Shopping Bag
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Shop: Full Circle Bubble Up Ceramic Soap Dispenser & Bamboo Dish Brush, $13.00 – $17.99

Full Circle Bubble Up Ceramic Soap Dispenser & Bamboo Dish Brush
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