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Need to Save Money? Shop Sustainable

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Xavier chapter.

Living sustainably doesn’t have to be scary, and it doesn’t have to be for the wealthy, either. As the social climate moves towards practices that can help save the planet and reduce our individual carbon footprint, it’s worth looking into measures you can take personally to ensure that you’re reducing your waste. The bonus? It saves you money at the same time. Gone are the days of buying products over and over, when you can buy them once and reap the rewards of sustainable practices.

 

1. Reusable Sandwich/Snack Bags to Replace Plastic Bags

 

2. Beeswax Wraps to Replace Plastic Wrap

3. Canvas Shopping Totes to Replace Plastic Bags

4. Travel Mugs to Replace Cardboard/Styrofoam Mugs

 

5. Produce Bags to Replace Plastic Bags

6. Silicone Cupcake Wrappers to Replace Paper Wrappers

 

7. Silicone Baking Sheets to Replace Wax Paper

 

8. Metal Straws to Replace Plastic Straws

 

9. Compost Bin to Replace Produce Trash

 

10. Diva Cup to Replace Menstrual Hygiene Products

11. Cloth Napkins to Replace Paper Towels

Amber Lauzé is a senior Entrepreneurial Studies and Management double major from Auburn, Maine. When not writing for HCXU, she can found at one of her many jobs, or hunting for her cat that likes to hide in blankets.