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Wastefulness aside, I always seemed to run out of supplies for the Swiffer at the worst time, and I found them expensive. I'm better off with things that I only have to buy once.
The mop I currently use wasn't any kind of special order, and it wasn't expensive - I got it in the cleaning aisle at Lowe's or Home Depot, one of those places. I think it was something like $15.
Added bonus - children tend to potty train earlier because they can feel the wetness with a cloth diaper. Disposables absorb that and hold too much urine. Parents tend to not change their child as often because the wetness is not readily apparent. The child doesn't feel the wetness, so why potty train. Potty train early and then no more diapers.
Also don't use those disposable wipes - try a warm washcloth with soapy water if needed.
Example, use of paper towels, is better than tea-towels/microfiber/fabric-cloths in many situations, because water and detergent/soap need to be used clean the towels/cloths, which creates wastewater and consumes electricity/natural gas. And paper towels can often be composted, which further reduces their environmental impact.
Re: reuseable containers, versus disposable packaging. Again, the containers will need to be washed, with water/detergent-soap, creating waste water and consuming energy. And much packaging nowadays can be recycled. It's not a slam dunk that the re-suable container is much better.
To the persons who advocate showering only weekly ... a person can save a lot of water by showering efficiently ... use a water-saver showerhead, and get in and out of that shower in 2 minutes or less. Or do it military style - get completely wet, turn the water off, lather your whole body, then turn the water on for a quick rinse. You don't need to return to 1930s bad hygiene. Btw, showering is not just about smell, its about being healthy,cleaning bacteria and virus' out of your hair, and off your skin (particularly in the pelvic area). Ladies, you don't need to have the hot water pouring out the showerhead and down the drain as you take 10 minutes to shave your legs.