I’ll never forget the day I stood in Leclerc’s cleaning aisle in Lyon, staring at rows of plastic bottles, feeling a pang of guilt. Why was I still buying this stuff? That’s when I decided to switch to eco-friendly home products, and honestly, it’s transformed my little flat. If you’re wondering whether they’re worth the extra euros—or the effort—here’s why I’m hooked.
The environmental wins are hard to ignore. Those images of trash choking the Rhône river haunt me, but swapping my plastic dish brush for a Bambaw bamboo one feels like a small victory. It scrubs my pots just as well, and when it’s done, I toss it in the compost bin out back—no landfill guilt here. Plus, these products often come with less packaging, like the bulk soaps I grab at Biocoop. It’s a relief knowing I’m cutting my waste footprint.
Cost-wise, I get the hesitation—natural sprays can hit €5 when the cheap stuff’s €3. But trust me, they stretch further. My concentrated cleaner from La Vie Claire lasts three times longer than my old sprays, saving me trips to the store. And health-wise? No more sneezing fits from harsh fumes—just a fresh, clean vibe that’s kinder to my lungs.
What really seals it, though, is the satisfaction. Wrapping leftovers in beeswax wraps instead of cling film feels like a mini rebellion against waste. I snagged mine online [here](https://www.amazon.fr/Bambaw-Brosse-Vaisselle-Bambou/dp/B07V5Y5Z5Z?tag=yourtag-21) (note: affiliate link—it helps me keep this blog going!). Sure, they’re pricier upfront, but they’re reusable for years. Pro tip: start small with something like a bamboo toothbrush (€2 at Monoprix)—you’ll see the difference.
So, what’s stopping you? One swap could spark a greener home—and maybe a prouder you.
