The beginners guide to low-waste living in 2025

The beginners guide to low-waste living in 2025

Posted by Carolyn Simonian on

Living more sustainably doesn't mean overhauling your entire life overnight.

It's about making small, thoughtful swaps that add up. Here's how to get started :

Start with waste audit 

  • Spend one day paying attention to what you throw away - from food scraps to packaging and single - use products.

  • Identify easy wins : what could you swap, reuse or avoid altogether?

Switch to low - toxins, refillable cleaning essentials 

  • Most supermarket cleaning products come in single - use plastic and contain harsh chemicals.

  • Opt for plant- based, refillable alternatives like nontre.co’s eco friendly cleaning products. They're a lot kinder to your home and the planet.

Choose natural home fragrances 

  • Many conventional candles and diffusers release synthetic fragrances and toxins into the air.

  • Swap to clean, plant - based options like nontre.co’s fragrance collection for a safer, more luxurious home atmosphere .

Rethink single - use plastics in kitchen 

  • Switch cling film for beeswax wraps, plastic bags for glass jars and disposable cloths for reusable ones. 

  • Shop at bulk food stored where possible when possible to reduce packaging waste.

Simplify your laundry routine 

  • Traditional detergents often contain micro plastics and harmful chemicals.

  • Move to natural, biodegradable formulas (like those offered by nontre.co) to keep your clothes and conscience clean.

Be a thoughtful customer 

  • Before buying anything ask: Do I need this? Could I borrow, thrift or choose a different more sustainable version?

  • Support brands committed to ethical production, low-waste packaging and clean ingredients.

Curate eco - friendly rituals 

  • Light a clean candle in the evening 

  • Spritz a plant-based room mist in the morning 

  • Swap out plastic air-freshners for essential oil diffusers 

  • Little habits that bring calm while reducing unnecessary waste

Ready to start your low-waste journey?

Explore nontre’s plant-based home collection and experience the beauty of clean thoughtful living.

 

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