"I've saved a small fortune": 9 reusable items which helped me save money and the environment

I love Grove's cleaning concentrates (they smell great) and refillable bottles, which look nice enough to leave out on the counter. I have one for multipurpose, glass, and bathtub and tile cleaner. Not only are cleaning concentrates more sustainable than buying large plastic packaging, they take up much less space in storage.

I recently ditched cling film (I honestly always forgot to buy it anyway). When packing up leftovers, I started reaching for beeswax wraps. They're best for wrapping up veggies (like a cut cucumber or half an avocado), cheeses, or even a sandwich. I just wash them with cold water and they're good as new.

Another addition to my kitchen since ditching cling film: stretchy silicone lids. They fit directly over bowls and jars, making it easy to refrigerate leftovers. They're also microwave-safe, so I use them to cover food while heating.

As a dog owner, I swear by the ChomChom roller for cleaning hair off the sofa, rugs, armchairs, and my bed. I used to fly through lint rollers until I spotted this reusable roller on TikTok. And for clothing, I like the Steamery lint roller to tackle fuzz and pet hair.

Glass storage containers are elite, and once you invest in a set, you'll be eager to ditch all of your plastic. In the long run, they last much longer (no sauce stains or cracked corners). I use the tiny containers for snacks and dressings, and larger ones for leftovers and on-the-go lunches.

For leftovers going in the fridge or pantry, I pretty much always reach for glass containers, but they can be heavy for travel—that's when these reusable silicone bags come in. I love these bags for packing on-the-go snacks, and they've helped me cut back on plastic storage bags.