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In 20 years, these 14 things will be impossible to buy

Do you love your landline phone and value Tupperware cookware? Stock up on these items now before stores stop selling them recommends Reader's Digest.

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As consumer tastes change and new products become available, many products will likely disappear from store shelves over the next two decades. Soon, “we may be brushing our teeth with wooden toothbrushes, heating lunches only in glass containers, and never being out of reach of a metal or glass water bottle,” says Kimberly Palmer, personal finance expert at NerdWallet. Experts recommend stocking up on these items before they're gone forever.

Plastic water bottles

Bottled water was a huge hit due to its convenience when it first came out in the 1970s. But as consumers become more aware of the negative impact of plastic on the environment, Palmer says, "they will increasingly vote with their wallets and buy items that can be reused, like the Hydro Flask." There's also a benefit to buying reusable bottles: "Although the initial cost may be higher, over time they will save consumers money because they last longer," says Palmer.

Keys from the house

Say goodbye to the loss of bulky key rings.

“Smart locks are becoming more and more common. At the beginning of 2019, it was predicted that one in four homeowners would buy a smart lock this year,” says Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst at DealNews.com.

Although the use of smart locks is now more common among homeowners than renters, Ramhold expects landlords to start offering them over the next two decades. Unfortunately, this means that the locksmith job may be one of those that will disappear in the next 25 years.

Flakes

For today's health-conscious consumers, starting a day with a cup of sweet cereal is no longer as attractive as it used to be. Due to the variety of breakfast options that are now available at grocery stores, many prefer to take something more balanced, hearty, or convenient than a bowl of cereal. Sales of such popular brands as Kellogg in 2014 fell by almost 5%.

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Plastic straws

Disposable plastic bans are common in the United States. Starbucks, American Airlines, and even SeaWorld are among the companies that have eliminated plastic straws in recent years.

“Restaurants are already moving away from plastic straws due to the environmental impact,” Ramhold points out. “In another 10 or 20 years, I expect plastic straws will be difficult, if not impossible, to find.”

Even the royal family is embracing this eco-friendly trend - they have banned straws at Buckingham Palace.

Fabric softener

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Sales of fabric softeners have decreased by 10% over the past 15 years. Analysts say millennials and other green shoppers are wary of the potentially harmful chemicals in fabric softeners. Others don't buy fabric softener because they just don't understand what its purpose is. As sales of such products decline, the likelihood that we will see them on store shelves in 20 years time also decreases.

Paper Magazines / Newspapers

Reading a print newspaper or magazine may soon become a hobby from the past. Most people these days read the news on their phones or computers, and many shopping malls prioritize their online presence. They are now focusing on providing paid membership access to their websites instead of distributing physical copies of their publications.

Paper receipts

Most likely, you will receive receipts for many purchases now by e-mail, and not on paper.

“It's definitely better for the environment, not to mention it cuts down on the mess,” says Ramhold. In addition to reducing unnecessary and harmful waste, reducing the use of paper receipts also helps companies eliminate major expenses from their budgets, she said.

Tupperware

As companies face consumer backlash and local plastic bans, "it's quite possible that many of the products we use every day will be replaced by more effective and more environmentally friendly ones," Palmer says. For example, food container manufacturers will focus on products made from glass or stainless steel, as opposed to plastic Tupperware containers. Not only is cutting down on plastic an environmentally friendly choice, but research shows that hidden dangers may lurk inside BPA-free plastic products like Tupperware.

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Plastic toothbrushes

Disposable plastics, such as toothbrushes, make up half of the nearly 300 million tons of plastic produced in the world every year, and are virtually impossible to recycle. But thanks to “a huge backlash and public outcry against the amount of plastic we use and throw away every day,” plastic toothbrushes can soon be replaced with more durable toothbrushes made of wood, Palmer says.

Digital cameras point-and-shoot

Now that smartphone cameras can capture Instagram-worthy shots of everything from selfies to landscapes, point-and-shoot digital cameras are rapidly becoming obsolete. You can still see professional photographers lugging their full-size cameras all over the place, but the average Joe or Jill is more likely to take pictures of the holidays and vacations with their phone.

USB devices

Digital file storage has been moving towards virtual systems for a long time before Apple released new laptops without USB ports. But taken together, these two trends marked the beginning of the end for thumb-sized storage devices. Now, if you want to store your digital data securely, most technical experts will suggest putting it in the cloud or in an electronic storage accessible over the Internet.

Disposable bags

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When it comes to financial solutions for today's shoppers, Palmer says, "the general trend is that consumers are much more aware of the environmental impact of their choices." Plastic bags are no exception. With the wide range of reusable shopping bag options available on the market, they have grown in popularity among consumers looking to reduce their plastic consumption.

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Landline phones

Landline phones, if not yet, may soon become ancient relics due to the growing popularity of mobile gadgets. While nearly 43% of American households still used landlines in 2018, the number has been steadily declining, according to a survey by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It's safe to say that pretty soon landline phones will be more common in antique stores and museums than on store shelves.

Smartphone Chargers

Rumor has it that Apple will soon do away with charging ports on all of its products, relying solely on wireless charging.

"If this happens," Ramhold suggests, "it's almost certain that other companies will do the same."

If such a prediction does come true, then, according to a consumer analyst, it could cause a big headache for those who use outdated technical devices.

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