Effortless Eco-Friendly Bathroom Habits
Small changes that help you and the planet.
Using reusable bottles, recycling, avoiding plastic straws—choosing eco-friendly options can seem daunting. But what if you could make simple daily changes that are both sustainable and don't compromise your comfort?
Switching to eco-friendly bathroom products is an easy way to reduce your environmental impact. Here are four simple swaps that are good for you and the world.
Sustainable toilet paper.
Conventional toilet paper has a significant environmental cost; every day, 27,000 trees are felled to meet global demand. A straightforward improvement is to choose an eco-friendly alternative. Whether it's made from recycled materials or uses plastic-free packaging, opting for a toilet paper with a smaller carbon footprint is an easy positive change.
Refillable shampoo and conditioner containers.
Most bathrooms are cluttered with plastic bottles. Although recyclable, reducing plastic use is better for the planet. By buying refillable shampoo and conditioner bottles, you can wash and reuse the same containers instead of constantly purchasing new ones.
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Soap bars over liquid soap.
Another easy swap is using bar soap instead of bottled liquid soap. Bar soap requires far less packaging. Additionally, research indicates that people use six times less soap when washing with a bar compared to a bottle. This means you help the environment while also saving soap and money.
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Bamboo toothbrushes.
One plastic item often overlooked is your toothbrush. Plastic toothbrushes are ubiquitous in bathrooms and contribute to landfill waste. Bamboo toothbrushes, however, are sustainably sourced and have biodegradable handles. Additionally, bamboo is naturally antimicrobial.
