Sustainable Alternatives To Your Everyday Bathroom Essentials
Keeping you and the environment squeaky clean
by Jasmine Smith 02.03.21
More than 552 million shampoo bottles are sent to landfill each year—that’s a lot of rubbish!
It seems as though many of us fall short at transitioning our everyday bathroom products to more sustainable alternatives.
We’ve become accustomed to picking up our bathroom essentials at our weekly supermarket shop, and many of us just can’t seem to say goodbye to those pesky commercial brands.
Unfortunately, the well-being of our planet depends on us ditching the single-use products and adopting a kinder, more environmentally friendly bathroom routine.
Switching to alternative bathroom essentials can be made easy with these simple steps:
Say Goodbye To Bottles, And Hello To Bars
Saying goodbye to bottles and hello to bars is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce unnecessary plastic waste. A solid bar of shampoo or soap eliminates the need for plastic packaging and the energy demanded from recycling methods.
In addition to their environmentally friendly benefits, bar products usually contain gentler formulas, absent of any harsh chemicals and plastics. This means they’re kinder on the skin and healthier for the body!
We are delighted to now be stocking some homework shampoo bars and soaps. Made with the most gorgeous smelling natural ingredients made here in the UK, if you’ve never tried a shampoo bar before now is the time, shop the collection here.
Ditch Single-Use Razors
The summer sun is on its way, and we understand the desire to show your silky smooth golden legs off to the world. But, showcasing your shine shouldn't mean sacrificing the well-being of our planet. Ditch single-use razors and invest in an eco-friendly metal razor instead.
Use Reusable Cotton Pads
Do you ever stop to wonder how many cotton pads one human goes through in their entire life? We’re betting it’s a lot.
The humble cotton pad can provide a number of services, so it’s unsurprising we’re constantly reaching for them to do our skincare routine or scratch off those flecks of nail polish. Unfortunately, this bad habit is one that’s continuously harming our environment.
Regular cotton pads can’t be reused or recycled, which makes them an enemy to our environment. Fortunately, the introduction of reusable cotton pads means you can use the same pad time and time again, reducing waste and making sure they never run out!
Refill When Possible
As brands become more eco-conscious, we’re seeing lots of company’s installing refill services in their stores or offering refill subscription services. Refills reduce unnecessary plastic waste and mean you can get more out of your packaging and product.
Try to shop in stores where there are refill services available. If you shop for your bathroom products online, see if the company provides a subscription service where you don't have to buy the whole product again (razor brands are brilliant for this!)
Size Up, Not Down
Bigger is better when it comes to creating an environmentally friendly bathroom. Prioritise buying bigger products to get the most out of your packaging. Three small bottles are going to produce significantly more waste than one large one, so make sure you’re buying bigger items when you’re able to do so.
Transitioning your everyday bathroom essentials to be more environmentally friendly doesn’t have to be difficult, but it has to be done. We can no longer ignore the detrimental impact our bathroom habits are having on the planet. By making these small conscious changes, we can reduce plastic, say no to harmful chemicals, and put our planet and its people first.