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The Better Swap is a practical guide to lower-waste replacements for common disposable or plastic-heavy items.

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What this site does

Each swap page lists a small set of alternatives plus guidance for choosing an option you'll actually use. The goal is to reduce waste in the real world, not to win on technicalities.

Sustainability is context-dependent. The “best” option can change based on your location, disposal services, budget, and health or accessibility needs.

How recommendations are picked

Alternatives are evaluated using a simple rubric focused on durability, materials, end-of-life practicality, performance, and availability.

For full details, see how we score.

Affiliate links

Some outbound links may be affiliate links. If you buy through them, the site may earn a commission. This helps fund the project and does not change what we publish.

See our disclosure.

Corrections and suggestions

If something is inaccurate or missing, please send a suggestion. The fastest path is the suggestion form.

If you want to contact us directly, use the contact page.