What are some other household items that you can make on your own to promote sustainability and healthy living?

Creating Sustainable Household Items

Sustainability and healthy living are values that cross various aspects of life, and household items are no exception. There are several household items that you can make for yourself promoting not only sustainability but also healthier living. Here are some examples:

DIY Cleaning Products

Cleaning products are a necessity in every home, but commercial cleaners often contain various potentially harmful chemicals. You can easily make your cleaning solutions with natural products such as vinegar, baking soda, or lemon juice. Not only will it be healthier for you, but it will also be much more sustainable as you won’t have to dispose of plastic containers every time you finish a product (The Spruce, 2020).

Reusable Shopping Bags

In an attempt to avoid the vast amounts of plastic that take centuries to decompose, more and more people are opting for reusable bags. If you know how to sew, you can create your shopping bags from cloth or any old garments (Mother Earth News, 2019).

Homemade Compost

If you have a garden or even a few plants at home, creating compost can be an excellent way of reusing organic waste. This natural fertilizer will help your plants grow while significantly reducing the waste you produce at the same time (EPA, 2020).