7 Ways to Make Your Own Reusable Disposables
instead of common disposable items is a great way to reduce expenses and your impact on the environment. From cloth diapers to cloth napkins, reusable products have been a part of our lives for the past few years now. Some of our old favorites have been trickier to replace than others, but we're finally on our way to using solely reusable products. Check out these 7 ways to make your own reusable disposables and go green this holiday season!
1. Baby Wipes
When I cloth-diapered my daughter, my husband and I also made the decision to use cloth baby wipes. These thin baby washcloths with a vinegar solution are perfect.
Learn how to make cloth baby wipes
2. Baggies
We work hard to pack the girls a waste-free lunch, but sometimes a little bag is just what you need. That's why I love these baggies made from a tablecloth.
Learn how to make reusable baggies
Related: Holiday Gift Guide - Unique "green" gifts for the whole family
3. Bowl Covers
I've eyed the expensive plastic wrap covers (and have even seen people use a shower cap!), but I just can't bring myself to take advantage of the convenience. I would totally use these, though. They seem simple enough, with a layer of fabric, PUL and elastic.
Learn how to make fabric bowl covers
4. Coffee Sleeve
I'm not a coffee drinker myself, but how cute is this? You can give this any look you want with your favorite fabric, fun button choices and a hair tie, of all things.
Learn how to make a coffee sleeve
5. Disinfecting Wipes
Antibacterial wipes are super convenient, and my girls love to take turns wiping the light switches and doorknobs. Rather than let them go through an entire roll of disposable wipes, I'm going to make a batch of these - they're inexpensive and eco-friendly. Although the recipe calls for soap, I think vinegar will work just as well.
Get the recipe for fabric disinfecting wipes
Related: Green cleaning for the holidays - 10 ways to keep your home eco-friendly
6. Dryer Sheets
I use vinegar in the fabric softener compartment of my washer and dryer balls in the dryer, but sometimes I think dryer sheets would be easier. Enter fabric dryer sheets - super easy and made with fabric softener and scrap cloth you probably already have.
Get the recipe for fabric dryer sheets
7. Gift Bags
Rather than go through garbage bags of wrapping paper on Christmas morning, I use fabric to wrap gifts. No complaints from the kids just yet!
Learn how to make fabric gift bags
- By Heather Sokol
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