Live a Less Waste, More Self-Sufficient Life
Magic feels amazing in stories—like in Harry Potter, where a flick of a wand can make things vanish. Real life isn’t supposed to work that way… or is it?
In reality, we’ve all mastered a kind of “magic” without noticing: buying a snack or using cling wrap, then—POOF!—it disappears into the bin. Until one day, you see your rubbish tipped over on the street, and suddenly all that “magic” feels… a little less magical.
Every year, Australia produces over 70 million tonnes of waste. But a low waste lifestyle isn’t just about guilt—it’s about independence. It’s about feeding, cleaning, clothing, and housing yourself without relying on a store or corporation. It’s about reducing, reusing, and recycling instead of simply buying, using, and dumping.
Here are simple eco-friendly swaps that save money, reduce waste, and give you a sense of freedom from “the shops.”
1. Swap Paper Towels for Cloths
Do you really need disposable paper towels? Grab some old towels, cotton, or linen cloths for spills and cleaning. Collect them in a basket, wash together, and reuse.
Check out bee unpaper towels , handmade in Australia—they’re a practical reusable product for a sustainable home.2. Swap Disposable Baking Paper for Reusable Baking Mats
Non-stick, dishwasher safe, and reusable: our Reusable Baking Mats, make baking simple, eco-friendly, and waste-free. They are a bakers best friend and the perfect reusable product to live a low waste lifestyle.3. Swap Plastic Cling Wrap for Beeswax Food Wraps
4. Compost Your Food Scraps
Australia throws away 8.2 million tonnes of food each year! Collect scraps in a bucket and empty into a compost bin to create nutrient-rich soil for your garden.
Check your local council for rebates or courses—it’s easier than it sounds and is a key step in sustainable living.
5. DIY Cleaning Products
Skip dozens of plastic bottles. Homemade cleaners using simple, natural ingredients are safe, effective, and multi-purpose. Grab supplies from bulk stores with your own jars to cut plastic waste even further. Or explore some DIY cleaning cleaning recipes and try your hand at making some of your own natural multipurpose cleaning products.
6. Swap Dryer Sheets for Wool Dryer Balls
7. Reusable Face Washers and Cotton Rounds
8. Swap Liquid Soap for Soap Bars
Soap bars use less water, fewer chemicals, and less plastic. Perfect for hands, body, and even hair with DIY shampoo using chickpea flour and apple cider vinegar. If DIY is not up your alley, check out this range of eco-friendly soap bars for low-waste personal care.
9. Reusable Menstrual and Nappy Products
10. Reusable Bags, Bottles, Cups, and Cutlery
Progress Over Perfection
Small eco-friendly swaps lead to big change. Save money, reduce waste, and gain independence from “the shops.” Start with one swap, see how it feels, then try another.
Feel empowered, prepared, and maybe even a little magical.
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