Zero waste beauty
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As the dangers of microplastics become known, plastic free products are more available. A quick Google search and you’ll find options for the plastic free products of yours (and the ocean’s) dreams. Eco friendly self care products Do not send in electronic items like blow dryers and straighteners; bio-medical or bio-hazardous waste; or nail polish bottles, perfume bottles, lotion, soap, or ointments.
Zero waste personal care
Another option is to buy DIY zero waste makeup online at a marketplace such as Etsy. I haven’t included these brands in the list above, as there can sometimes be less transparency about shipping packaging, ingredients (how they’re sourced and safety), and company ethics. However, it can still be a great option for those who want to support small local businesses! Featured Collections “The self-care industry as a whole is widely unsustainable. These products are built for scale, so it is the cheapest, fastest solution versus what is good for our bodies or the planet,” McCormick says.
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Of course, none of this is an excuse to throw everything out right now. If you’re serious about changing your habits, it’s best to ease yourself into a new routine. “Don’t invest in plastic-free alternatives until you actually need to replenish your bathroom cabinet!” urges Yolanda Cooper, founder of We Are Paradoxx and Plastic Free Beauty Day. “Don’t try to change everything at once – look for brands and products that suit your regular routine so it’s not such a shock to the system. Make plastic-free choices one at a time and you shouldn’t notice a difference to your regular routine, but you’ll be making a positive impact on our environment.” Quality Over Quantity “We’ve had quite a few people say: ‘why would I pay €8 for a hand soap when I can pay €2.50 for one in my local supermarket?’ And that’s been a bit of a challenge to, kind of, educate consumers.”