Any Low-Tox, Low-Waste Goals?

That strange, gentle week between Christmas and New Year has a different rhythm.

The presents are opened. The fridge is full of leftovers. The calendar feels wide open again. And for a moment, there’s space to reflect — without the pressure of “new year, new you.”

If you’re feeling a quiet nudge toward living a little lighter in the new year — fewer toxins, less waste, more intention — this might be the perfect time to start thinking about it.

Not with rules. Not with a reset.
Just with curiosity.

Start where you already are

Low-tox and low-waste living doesn’t need to happen all at once. In fact, it works best when it doesn’t.

The easiest place to start is noticing what you already use every single day.

What touches your mouth.
Your skin.
Your food.

Small swaps in these areas tend to have the biggest impact — both for your health and the planet.

Think:

What you clean your teeth with

How you store leftovers

What you use in the shower

The tools you reach for without thinking

No guilt. Just awareness.

Use what you have (this one really matters)

This time of year can be noisy with “fresh starts” and “throw it all out” energy — but low-waste living often means the opposite.

Before buying anything new, ask:

Can I keep using what I already own?

Can I finish it, repair it, or repurpose it?

Can I make the next version last longer?

Sometimes the most sustainable choice is simply not rushing.

Choose reusables you actually love

When something feels good to use, you naturally reach for it.

A solid stainless steel peg.
A reusable coffee cup that fits your hand.
A kitchen tool that doesn’t need replacing every six months.

Low-waste habits stick when they feel satisfying — not like a chore.

(Design matters more than we give it credit for.)

Progress over perfection (always)

You don’t need to be “low-tox” in every corner of your life.
You don’t need to be zero-waste.
You don’t need to explain yourself to anyone.

If you swap one thing this year — that’s progress.
If you slow down your consumption — that’s progress.
If you simply become more conscious — that’s huge.

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being intentional.

A gentler kind of goal

Instead of resolutions, what if this year’s goal was simply:

👉 To choose a little better, when it feels right.

Better for your body.
Better for your home.
Better for the planet.

That’s enough.

And if you’re spending this in-between week barefoot, resting, reflecting, or dreaming quietly — you’re already doing it right.

Here’s to a lighter, lower-tox, lower-waste year ahead 🤍