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MYVC reusable cable ties
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I've been holding wires and cables in place with single-use cable ties since I was [insert nostalgic age years old]; whatever, it's been a long time.

These cheap disposable ties are everywhere, but when you're done with them, they just end up in the trash. It seems like such a waste — especially if you're just going to clip another one on anyway.

That's why I'm here to tell you that you shouldn't pick up any more single-use plastic cable ties — because you can buy 120 reusable ones for just $5 at Amazon right now instead — and don't hang around since Prime Day comes to an end later today!

No, you're right, it's not the most exciting purchase you'll ever make, but it's less than a barista coffee and you'll be so pleased you jumped from single-use ties. During summer, wrap up charging cables for vacation packing, then use the same tie for Christmas lights a few months later!

MVYC 120-pack reusable cable ties
MVYC 120-pack reusable cable ties: was $7 now $5 at Amazon

These reusable hook and loop ties are great for cable organization at home. Wrap up long power leads, take control of your cable drawer and hide away unsightly cords in the garden or at Christmas. They're discounted right now for Prime Day, great value and better for the planet than regular single-use plastic ties.

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These reusable ones (often called hook and loop zip ties) are designed to be used hundreds of times, and because its simple to open them up, and you can use them on all sorts of items from wrapping cables to creating makeshift hanging loops.

It's one of those things you don't really think about, until one day, a reusable tie is staring you in the face and you wonder how you ever managed to think plastic disposable ones were a good idea in the first place.

For me, it was a few years ago when I got a new USB-C charging cable and it came pre-wrapped in a Velcro-like cable tie, like these. I would never have put a single-use cable tie on there, but the reusable one meant I could tidy it away with ease.

In the end, it's a cable tie, much like every other cable tie, but you can use them over and over again. Better for you, better for the planet, and they're just $5 right now. This isn't a life-changing product or a seismic shift.

But we can make small changes that gradually reduce our impact on the planet. Plastic cable ties often end up in landfill, where they can harm wildlife or shed microplastics into our waterways.

My other favorite sustainable switch is to get a reusable coffee cup. I've had one since 2017, and have at least one takeout coffee each day. So in that time, I've managed to save 2,500 single-use cups going to landfill, just from taking a cup out with me.

And, as luck would have it, my KeepCup 12oz Reusable Coffee Cup is down to just $24 on Amazon right now too. So, you can use Amazon Prime Day to your advantage and save dollars on sustainable products that'll make things better for us all in the long run.

KeepCup 12oz Reusable Coffee Cup
KeepCup 12oz Reusable Coffee Cup: was $29 now $24 at Amazon

This barista-standard glass cup is the ideal size to take on the go and suits filter coffees as much as americanos and lattes. The recovered cork band means you don't need to hold the hot glass, while the slipper is easy to pop open even with one hand for when you want to take a sip.

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James Frew
James Frew
Buying Guide Editor

James is Tom's Guide's Buying Guide Editor, overseeing the site's buying advice. He was previously Fitness Editor, covering strength training workouts, cardio exercise, and accessible ways to improve your health and wellbeing.

His first job at as a sales assistant in a department store, and this is where James learned how important it is to help people make purchasing decisions that are right for their needs, whether that's a fountain pen to give as a gift or a new fridge for their kitchen.

James is an advocate for sustainability and reparability, and focuses his reviews and advice through that lens to offer objective insights as to whether a specific product or service will be right for your needs.

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