7 Everyday Swaps That Are Healthier for You and the Planet
Aug 6, 2025
You don’t have to change your life — just your toothpaste.
We get it: living “sustainably” sounds like a lot. But at Checkit, we believe better choices start with simple swaps — things you already buy, just... smarter.
Here are 7 easy, low-effort product swaps that our scans show are actually healthier for your body and better for the planet:
1. Swap: Plastic Packaged Shampoo → Shampoo Bars
Why? Less packaging waste, fewer sulfates, and way less water used in production.
💡 Checkit picks: Ethique, HiBAR, and Lush solid bars.
2. Swap: Regular Toothpaste → Fluoride-Free or Hydroxyapatite Paste
Why? Many mainstream pastes contain PEGs, parabens, or sodium lauryl sulfate.
💡 Checkit picks: Boka, Davids, Risewell.
3. Swap: Plastic Loofah → Natural Exfoliating Cloth or Konjac Sponge
Why? Plastic loofahs shed microplastics + harbor bacteria fast.
💡 Checkit picks: Clean Planetware, Earth Therapeutics.
4. Swap: Mainstream Dryer Sheets → Wool Dryer Balls
Why? Dryer sheets often contain undisclosed fragrance blends.
💡 Checkit picks: Smart Sheep, Friendsheep.
5. Swap: Petroleum-Based Lip Balm → Natural Beeswax or Vegan Alternatives
Why? Petroleum can lock out moisture, not lock it in.
💡 Checkit picks: Hurraw!, Ecolips, Cocokind.
6. Swap: Fast Fashion T-Shirts → Organic Cotton Basics
Why? Better for your skin, less chemical runoff, more breathable.
💡 Checkit picks: PACT, Kotn, For Days.
7. Swap: Greenwashed Cleaning Spray → Truly Non-Toxic Cleaners
Why? Many “natural” sprays still use ethanolamines, synthetic dyes, and allergens.
💡 Checkit picks: Branch Basics, Blueland, Attitude.
🧠 Pro Tip:
You don’t need to go zero-waste overnight. Just Checkit before you buy it — we’ll show you what’s clean, what’s not, and what to choose instead.
✅ Don’t guess. Don’t stress. Just Checkit.
Smarter swaps, one scan at a time.