Swap database
Every swap, ranked by what matters
Swap Priority scores each swap 0–100 by exposure, frequency, plastic avoided, ease and cost, then adjusts for evidence. See the formula.
5 swaps
Bathroom & personal care63/100Swap Priority 63 out of 100: High priority
Shower gel bottles → bar soap
The easiest bathroom swap: same job, far less packaging, and usually cheaper.
High priority · about 700 g of plastic a year
Bathroom & personal care56/100Swap Priority 56 out of 100: Worth doing
Plastic toothbrush → wood handle, natural or replaceable bristles
A wooden handle cuts most of the plastic — but nearly all bristles are still nylon.
Worth doing · about 80 g of plastic a year
Bathroom & personal care54/100Swap Priority 54 out of 100: Worth doing
Disposable pads → organic cotton or reusable options
Most disposable pads are largely plastic. Cotton and reusable options cut that, with honest trade-offs.
Worth doing · about 600 g of plastic a year
Bathroom & personal care50/100Swap Priority 50 out of 100: Worth doing
Shampoo bottles → shampoo bar
Bars cut bottles entirely. Expect a week or two for your hair to adjust.
Worth doing · about 500 g of plastic a year
Bathroom & personal care44/100Swap Priority 44 out of 100: Lower priority
Disposable razors → stainless steel safety razor
A safety razor lasts a lifetime and blades cost pennies. The learning curve is a week.
Lower priority · about 300 g of plastic a year