Shopping

Browse swaps in this category, plus practical guidance for picking better options.

Category guide

Shopping swaps are about avoiding disposable carrying and packaging: bags, produce bags, and single-use extras that show up at checkout.

The easiest wins come from building small routines: a bag stash, a produce bag or two, and a habit of saying no to unnecessary packaging.

What to look for

Keep a few compact bags where you actually need them (car, backpack, near the door).
Choose washable produce bags with durable seams; you'll rinse them often.
When possible, buy in larger formats you can finish—less packaging per use.

Watch out for

Over-buying reusables. Start with a small number and expand only if you truly use them.
Reusables made from very thin synthetic fabrics that shed microfibers when washed.