Eco-Living: Bathroom Essentials
In this guide, you’ll find practical and sustainable alternatives to common bathroom products. We’ve curated a selection of items that prioritize environmental friendliness without compromising on quality. Let’s explore how simple changes in your bathroom routine can make a big difference for the planet.
Reusable Cotton Pads
Swap out single-use cotton pads for eco-friendly reusable ones. These pads offer cost savings, reduce environmental impact, and are gentle on sensitive skin. Plus, they are machine washable for easy cleaning and long-term use.
Solid Soap Bar
A versatile, chemical-free soap suitable for skin, hair, and clothes. Its hypoallergenic nature makes it ideal for sensitive skin, and it comes in various natural scents like lavender and peppermint.
Recyclable Toothbrush Heads
Compatible with electric toothbrushes, these heads are easily recyclable, reducing plastic waste and promoting eco-friendly dental care. The two main companies offering this service is Brushd. and LiveCoco. – check both sites to make sure you choose the company that works best with your brush.
Bamboo Body Brush
Bamboo brushing is an ancient practice to remove dead skin cells and stimulate blood flow and lymph nodes to release nutrients to the skin and help get rid of waste and toxins from the body. Do it before the shower for best results.
Refillable Dental Floss
Traditional dental floss is waxed nylon, rolled up in a plastic box. Every strand takes fifty to eighty years to decompose. Charcoal dental floss is made with bamboo charcoal fiber and candelilla wax- to make it zero-waste, choose floss in a refillable glass container.
Solid Shampoo Bar
A plastic-free alternative to liquid shampoos, offering gentle cleansing without harsh chemicals and lasting longer. These bars are travel-friendly, making them perfect for eco-conscious adventurers.
Natural Toothpaste
Natural and eco-friendly toothpaste with simple ingredients, promoting oral health while reducing environmental impact. Its fluoride-free formula is safe for the whole family. For zero-waste, opt for tablets instead of a tube.
Ceramic Match Striker
Replace toxic aerosols with a ceramic match striker, offering a safer and eco-friendly way to eliminate odors. Etsy is the best place to find a nice one, and you’ll need to buy ‘strike anywhere’ matches online.
Bamboo Cotton Buds
Biodegradable and vegan, these bamboo cotton buds reduce plastic waste and come in recyclable packaging. This is such an easy switch and often the same price as plastic stemmed buds.
Safety Razor
Ditch disposable plastic razors for a sustainable, long-lasting safety razor that provides a precise shave without irritation. It can take a little longer to get used to but it’s a forever purchase that saves so much waste over time.
Eco-Friendly Hair Towel
Choose a hair towel that’s made from organic cotton, bamboo, or both. Their creation is kinder on the environment and when used, more gentle for your skin and hair.
Who Gives A Crap
I love this company – recycled toilet paper with zero plastic packaging, supporting sanitation programs globally with each purchase. (We also order their kitchen roll and tissues!)
Eco-Friendly Hairbrush
This biodegradable detangling brush promotes healthy hair without environmental harm, featuring gentle bristles suitable for all hair types.