Celebrate Plastic-Free July With These Low-Waste Products

It may seem difficult to eliminate plastic waste from your daily routine, but Plastic-Free July encourages people to take an honest look at their plastic use and start to address it with small, manageable changes. This month-long global initiative aims to address plastic pollution in our oceans, streets, and communities by challenging people to refuse single-use plastics for one whole month. 

Want to take part in Plastic-Free July? Here are a few plastic-free products at Thrive Market that can replace your usual home, health, and food products — without all the plastic waste. 

JOI Organic Cashew Milk Concentrate

Love using plant-based milks in your cereal or coffee, but don’t love how quickly the plastic bottles stack up in your trash? This handy jar of cashew milk concentrate enables you to make up to 7 quarts of homemade nut milk in just a few minutes, so you can cut back on your single-use plastic waste in the kitchen. 

Thrive Market Stainless Steel Drinking Straws, 2 pack

Phase the plastic straws out of your daily routine by switching to these reusable stainless steel straws, which are easy to clean with a small wire brush. 

Dropps Stain & Odor Laundry Detergent Pods in Lavender Eucalyptus

Doing your laundry traditionally involves large, plastic bottles of detergent and plastic-filled dryer sheets. These handy detergent pods come in a plastic-free cardboard box, and they’re made with botanical cleansers that dissolve instantly with use. (Dropps is part of Thriving Together, our plastic action working group with rePurpose Global, which encourages brands to address their plastic use with continued education and actionable steps. Learn more here.) 

Rosey by Thrive Market Bamboo Dish Scrubber

Instead of using plastic-laden sponges or scrub brushes, switch to this bamboo dish scrubber, which cleans dishes, pots, and pans using tough palm fiber bristles. These planet-friendly materials make an easy one-to-one swap for your usual plastic cleaning tools. 

Moon Valley Organics Lemon Vanilla Moon Melt Lotion Bar

When you consider your personal care routine, you’ll likely notice quite a few products that come in plastic containers that you move through pretty quickly. Switching to package-free versions — like this great smelling, organic lotion bar — helps you to eliminate single-use plastics without missing a beat. 

Thrive Market Reusable Produce Bags

The next time you head to the farmers market, bring along these reusable produce bags made of organic cotton to use in lieu of the usual plastic produce bags. 

Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Soap Refill Carton 

The beloved Dr. Bronner’s castile soap is multipurpose, so it can replace just about any soap in your cleaning or personal care routine. Now, with these plastic-free refill cartons, you can keep refilling your large bottle again and again without the plastic waste. 

Food Huggers Reusable Food Savers 

Instead of wrapping leftover produce in single-use plastic wrap, use these silicone food savers, which come in five handy sizes to fit just about any leftovers you might have while cooking. 

Saalt Menstrual Disc in Small Coral

Replace plastic-heavy menstrual care products with this comfortable, reusable menstrual disc. Made with 100% medical grade silicone that can be used again and again, this leak-free disc can help make your menstrual care routine better for the planet (and, because it replaces all those tampons, your wallet). 

w&p Porter Utensils in Charcoal Terrazzo

If you often grab takeout or bring your own lunch to school or to the office, you’re likely racking up a lot of single-use plastic utensils (and, more importantly, tossing them straight in the trash when you’re done). If you want to get guilt-free takeout during Plastic-Free July, these convenient and reusable utensils will help to eliminate your plastic waste — no matter where you take your lunch. 

Humble Deodorant Stick, Patchouli & Copal

This plastic-free deodorant won’t just replace your usual deodorant, it may actually help you upgrade your deodorant. With plastic-free, 100% biodegradable packaging, simple, nourishing ingredients, and elevated scents like Patchouli & Copal, you’ll likely use this one well past Plastic-Free July.  

Earth Mama Organic Diaper Balm 

Baby care products don’t need to be wasteful. Making small, mindful changes like switching to a diaper balm in a glass jar instead of a single-use plastic container can help make your baby’s nursery a bit better for the planet. (Earth Mama is part of Thriving Together, our plastic action working group with rePurpose Global, which encourages brands to address their plastic use with continued education and actionable steps. Learn more here.) 

Llama Naturals Kids Real Fruit Multivitamin Gummies 

These plant-based kids multivitamins are made using real fruit, and they come in a glass jar that makes a smart swap from the usual plastic containers. If you’re looking to uplevel your kids’ vitamins (for their health and the health of the planet), this is a great switch. (Earth Mama is part of Thriving Together, our plastic action working group with rePurpose Global, which encourages brands to address their plastic use with continued education and actionable steps. Learn more here.) 

Caboo Tree-Free TP Bamboo Bath Tissue

You use toilet paper every day, so when you’re addressing your plastic use during Plastic-Free July, it’s smart to make sure it’s free of plastic. This one from Caboo is made with sustainable bamboo and sugarcane pulp, so it’s entirely free of plastic — even the packaging.

U Konserve Round Container

While many food storage containers are made with plastic, this one is made with durable stainless steel and a silicone lid so you can use it again and again. Whether you’re storing leftovers or bringing lunch along with you, this is a conscious way to phase the plastic out of your usual food routine.