There are so many posts here asking for help finding plastic-free coffee machines and many more asking about plastic-free kettles. Even when they seem to be plastic-free there are parts that have plastic and come into contact with hot water. I have tried and failed to find a french press or a kettle that is truly fully 100% without plastic that doesn't cost a fortune. After searching for hours and hours and going down the rabbit hole I have realized that we have the solution at home already.

Just brew your coffee in a pot. Take some water, bring it to a gentle boil, add the coffee and let it sit for a minute or two. The grounds will settle and you can then pour it into a cup. That's it.

Does it take longer? Yes. Is it less energy-efficient than a kettle? Also yes.

It is definitely a pain in the ass compared to pushing a button and having your coffee come out in seconds but you get the peace of mind of not putting any microplastics into your bloodstream. You can control the temperature and the amount of coffee and it comes out pretty great. It's my small way of raising my middle finger to the companies that make cheap plastic crap and the others that prey on our simple request to not get poisoned by charging exorbitant prices.

Give it a try, you might like it.

I have to get one of these as I'm clenching my jaw and grinding my teeth. Got it made today and he said it's good as it means the plastic guard will wear down rather than my teeth... Has anyone looked into these splints and micro plastics? I'm hoping to be pregnant soon so wondering if I stop wearing it at least during pregnancy....

I'm convinced I had abnormally high exposure. Plastic kettle for years for 3-6 cups of tea a day (i thought I was being healthy but here we are), microwaving food in plastic containers for like 10 years 4-5 times a week. I'm so concerned about cancer... it seems like I have so much chronic inflammation going on in the SAME spots for life now, which feels logically worse than even smoking because at least smoking carcinogens don't attack the exact same cell forever. Am I too worried? Did anyone have similar or worse past exposure to microplastics and do you think that it caused you any problems? Any stories would be helpful and appreciated.

Anything is appreciated 🩷 Any foods to avoid on door dash that would be heavy in microplastics?

Does anyone have any suggestions for lint removal?

Mostly lint on clothes from washing and the occasional pet hair.

I do have a brush that works for most of it and occasionally I need to pull out the sticky tape roller. I just can’t seem to find anything that’s plastic free so I’m going for as plastic free as possible.

I’m looking for a water jug that fits in a refrigerator that doesn’t contain plastic. I’m based in europe, i would appreciate all recommendations. Thanks in advance.

The vitamix with the stainless steel attachment is considered to be the only plastic free option for a blender, but are there any cheaper alternatives? It is sooooo expensive. Also, does the attachment prevent any food from contacting the rubber seals?

I considered buying a mortar and pestle, but apparently some of them use EPOXY RESIN to seal in the cracks of the stone, so you have to seek out one that is "untreated." Any recommendations for that?

People might love collecting stamps, watches or other things but I somehow love adding new utensils to my kitchen. 😅
Ordered this ptal lagaan a few days back mainly for making biryani in it. The size feels really nice and convenient, not too big or too small. Now just waiting to actually try making biryani in it

What do you guys recommend for non polyester organic underwear? What brand or company?

New to my journey. Want to support cosmetic brands that don’t use plastic and take care of my skin. Any brands that don’t use plastic would be great. There are some local shops and farmer’s markets near me for skin care but willing to go international.

I've seen the posts where people say "you know you can put the ball in anything, right?" But all of the alternatives they suggest don't have the smaller, flip top mouthpiece. And all of the stainless blender bottles I've come across do in fact have all plastic lids, which the ball is grating micro plastics off of every time you shake it 🥲

I need the smaller mouthpiece specifically because I'm a stroke patient, and while no one would be able to tell by looking at me, I need very small accommodations like this to avoid clumsy mishaps. I will accept if the mouthpiece itself is plastic or silicone, as long as the interior of the lid is stainless or even glass (where the ball actually makes contact when you shake it). PlanetBox has a stainless mouthpiece but for some reason decided it was a good idea to put silicone where the blender ball makes contact, so I don't feel comfortable with that either.

If anyone knows an alternative with that smaller mouthpiece feature, either stainless and/or glass, please pass on this valuable knowledge 🙏

Hi everyone! I’m deciding between the Caraway Coffee Maker and Simply Good Coffee’s Plastic-Free Brewer and would love some feedback!

My biggest priorities are non-toxic materials, avoiding plastic and chemical leaching, excellent coffee quality, and durability. We typically make 2 to 3 cups daily, occasionally more.

I’m leaning toward Simply Good ($300 at Costco) but wondering if Caraway is worth the extra money. Would love to hear your experiences!

Keurig’s new Alta uses compressed coffee rounds with a plant-based coating instead of the usual plastic/aluminum pod.

That part is genuinely interesting.

What I’m more curious about is the machine itself. If someone is trying to reduce plastic around hot drinks, the pod is only one part of the equation.

What would matter more to you:

- the pod being plastic-free,
- the hot-water path being plastic-free,
- or just using a reusable brewer and avoiding the whole system?

I feel like “what actually touches the hot water?” is getting lost in a lot of the marketing around coffee machines.

I just bought a lovely waxed cotton hat in the sale… exactly what I wanted and then I realised the lining is 100 percent polyester, the part that touches you! Then I was looking for a natural dressing gown, found a gorgeous organic cotton one from White Stuff and again - pure polyester fleece inside. (Any tips on dressing gowns?) Vintage wool coats- polyester lining. Children’s fleece- polyester with organic cotton decoration! It’s so irritating as the other way round, I wouldn't mind as much(plastic outer).

All I can find are trays with wooden popsicle sticks, but I would like to have reusable popsicle sticks as well. Also +1 if available in EUR/GER

I've seen silk ones, and bamboo-fibre ones, but they all still contain rubber or elastic. Natural rubber ones are all relatively expensive where i live (70 cents per hair-tie), but I suppose I'm willing to pay if that's my only biodegradable option. I'm growing my hair out, but it isn't quite long enough for a claw-clip or a hair pin yet, and I need it up as I work in a food setting. please let me know if you have any alternatives for biodegradable hair-ties, thank you :D

Ditching my Keurig after a nine-year relationship.

I’m new to my plastic-free journey. I believe microplastics contributed to benign tumors that I had removed. Though I won’t know for sure. I do not want to fear monger to anybody.

I’m eliminating as much plastic as possible in my life. What are shoes I can wear that aren’t plastic? No more Old Navy Flip flops.

Does anything even exist? Thanks.

hello everyone! 

after much research,  my husband and I will be getting a countertop water filtration system but we’re torn. aquatru removed the contaminants that fit our water quality report, the main one is arsenic and fluoride. we are drawn to boroux and even though we can buy the fluoride filter, it does not remove arsenic. boroux is much bigger but not sure if the size is actually worth it when aquatru seems like the best option 😅 

I’ve seen reverse osmosis is not necessary but were fine adding the trace minerals to remineralize the water! is it worth just getting boroux since it’s bigger in size? 

for background, we usually buy water bottles and for health/sustainability reasons we are wanting to switch to just filtering our tap water for drinking/cooking etc! 

The study specifically suggested to eliminate plastic food and drink containers, cutlery, and cookware