Can you believe how fast this year has gone by? It’s already the middle of October, and I’ve been reflecting on goals I set earlier this year. The biggest one was making eco-swaps in my home to reduce our waste, which is what I want to highlight today.

I want to share a part of my journey with you, and 5 of my favorite swaps I found with the help of MightyNest and their MightyFix subscription box. Keep reading for a special discount code :)

Immediately after signing the lease to our Japanese home, we were put into a trash organizing “crash course” at our realtor’s office. She explained how we needed to separate our trash into 9 categories, showed us how to break down packages, wash them, then put them in their designated bins. It was quite overwhelming and a big adjustment at first!

I am faced with my own waste over, and over, and over again. It’s hard to explain what this experience was like, but when your trash starts piling up because you can only take it out on certain days, and you're managing 9 trash bins… you get desperate to find ways to reduce it. I’m embarrassed it took something like this, as an adult, to realize just how wasteful the life I was living was.

Now.. I don’t want this to come off as I am perfect in any way or an expert, but I truly think the swaps I have found with the help of the MightyFix are easy enough that ANYONE can try them!

Get your first Fix for $3 here!

Funny story: I found out about MightyFix on instagram through one of you! She saw me struggling and overwhelmed with options to swap, and recommended their services. Soon, my mother-in-law gifted us a year of the MightyFix. Once I got my first box, I knew I had to integrate them into my lifestyle and my content.

WHAT IS THE MIGHTYFIX?

The MightyFix is a monthly subscription box that helps you reduce single-use plastic and eliminate toxins from your home! It’s an effortless way to become mindful. They also have a full shop on MightyNest.com where you can add sustainable items to your existing subscription (or shop separately). You can ship everything at once to save on shipping (and reduce waste!), they support small businesses, and most importantly, support your journey in a non-judgemental way.

I feel supported by their team through my journey, and never feel judged. They put emphasis on any small change to seek progress, not perfection. It has made a huge impact on our lives and we use these items every single day.

Let’s talk about my favorite swaps that we discovered through the MightyFix

1. REPLACE PAPER TOWELS with TIDY DISH CLOTHS! These are amazing and save about 3,000 single-use paper towels each year per person!!

2. REPLACE DISH SOAP IN A PLASTIC BOTTLE with the MELIORA DISH SOAP BAR. We got this dish soap and a cedar tray in one of our Fixes and prefer it for so many reasons. Not only gets rid of plastic bottles, but supports a small business and lasts much longer.

3. REPLACE ZIPLOCKS with STASHER SILICONE BAGS. These save so much money and single-use plastic. We use these for snacks, food while camping; I've even bought a larger size and used it to keep my phone safe during messy outdoor activities / weather. You can use these for so many things over and over again. PSST! They are really satisfying to open and close!

4. REPLACE SPONGES AND PAPER TOWELS with SWEDISH DISHCLOTHS. Not only are the patterns on this aesthetically pleasing, but this swap saves money and is compostable at the end of its life cycle.

5. REPLACE CHEMICAL CLEANERS with MELIORA ALL PURPOSE CLEANER: another favorite for us that we would not have found without the help of the MightyFix! This is an all-purpose cleaner that is non-toxic. When it runs out, you refill the glass bottle with soap flakes that come in a cardboard container. Another way to get rid of a household plastic item!

You can try the MightyFix for $3 by using this link or code ECOSWAPS at checkout on mightynest.com!

I hope you join me in making small changes in your home, too! It has been a lot of fun, and a great way to make a difference in small ways. Let's end this year with some positive changes, together!

xX, Caitlin

If you’re interested in learning more about my experience with the MightyFix or seeing some of these swaps in action, you can watch a video HERE about easy eco-swaps in my home, and how we are actively trying to reduce our waste in Japan.

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