Express lane: The replacements

Photo: Jodie Love

1 Benjamin Moore chalkboard paint, $14, at Janovic Plaza, 161 Sixth Ave at Spring St (212-627-1100). Instead of: Post-Its Scrawl your to-do lists on any surface while saving trees.

2 Brugo mug, $20, at brugomug.com. Instead of: Paper cups Tell your barista to brew your soy latte in this patented, thermodynamic and spill-proof chalice. Usually, you’ll save a few cents, too.

3 Adrian Olabuenaga multifunction pen, $40, at momastore.org. Instead of: A Bic pen Meeting all your doodling needs, this refillable writing implement features a black ballpoint, a nondrying orange highlighter, a pencil, a ruler and a stylus for PDAs.

4 Sigg Swiss Screen 20-ounce water bottle, $19, at mysigg.com Instead of: Plastic cups Be the envy of the watercooler: These brightly hued aluminum drinking vessels will probably last you until you reach retirement (some have endured 20 years) and are completely recyclable.

5 Anya Hindmarch I’m not a plastic bag tote, $15, at Whole Foods (various locations throughout the city; go to wholefoods.com). Instead of: A shopping bag  This Brit designer’s superpopular, much-hyped carryall is finally available on our side of the Atlantic and was designed in collaboration with Brit grassroots organization We Are What We Do.

6 Madewell bandana, $15, at 866-544-1937. Instead of: A paper napkin Wipe away schmutz or perspiration with this cool kerchief.