If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to make your home more eco‑friendly, you’re not alone. The truth is, creating a sustainable household doesn’t have to be a massive overhaul. In fact, the easiest and most impactful approach is a room-by-room strategy: one swap at a time. From your kitchen trash bags to your outdoor entertaining essentials, every corner of your home holds an opportunity to reduce waste, ditch plastic, and tread lighter on the planet.
That’s where we come in. Our line of compostable alternatives replaces petroleum-heavy products in the places you use most. Whether it’s bamboo paper towels in your pantry or compostable bin liners under your sink, our certified compostable items help you make sustainable living second nature, without sacrificing convenience.
Ready to get started? Here’s your room-by-room guide to smart, simple, sustainable upgrades!
Kitchen & Pantry
Dining Room & Entertaining
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Ditch plastic partyware and use our compostable plates, cups, cutlery, and PHA straws.
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Keep a countertop compost bin lined with our 3-gal small bin bag so guests have an easy place to scrape leftovers or any time you cook.
Bathroom
Laundry Room
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Wash with cold water, it uses up to 90% less energy than hot cycles.
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Use wool dryer balls instead of disposable dryer sheets.
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Line your lint bin with our 13-gal Tall Kitchen Bags, plant-based, strong, and compostable.
Living Room / Family Room
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Switch all bulbs to ENERGY STAR LEDs and plug devices into smart power strips.
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Choose vintage or upcycled furniture to reduce demand for new materials.
Keep our hot & cold cups and stemless wine cups on hand for gatherings, they’re stylish, durable, and non-toxic.
Bedroom
Home Office & Tech Corner
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Go digital: switch to paperless billing, digital note apps, and e-signatures.
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Use surge-protected smart plugs or timers for your computer and chargers.
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Sip sustainably: keep our PHA straws and compostable hot & cold cups on hand instead of plastic bottles.
Entryway & Cleaning Closet
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Set up a shoe-removal zone with a recycled rubber mat to reduce dirt indoors.
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Stock your cleaning caddy with glass spray bottles and our premium bamboo paper towels.
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Use multipurpose, refillable cleaning tablets or concentrates.
Outdoor Spaces: Patio, Garden & Garage
Try This: The 3‑Bag Challenge
Choose three rooms with the most waste (like your kitchen, bathroom, and office).
Swap each trash can liner for a Repurpose compostable bag and track how many plastic bags you don’t buy in just 30 days, you’ll be surprised how fast it adds up.
Final Thoughts
Sustainable living isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress. One simple swap, one room at a time, can significantly reduce your environmental impact. By replacing conventional products with thoughtful alternatives like those from Repurpose, you can lower your carbon footprint, cut down on plastic, and feel good about how your home impacts the planet.
So go ahead, start where you are, use what you have, and let your home reflect your values.