Even if Earth day has already gone, people can do more than just turning off their lights for one hour every year. Surveys show that the bulk of single-use plastic is mostly used for packaging of bathroom and hygiene products. There are also some products that entail high carbon emission during its production.
Hygiene and grooming routines are noticeably plastic-intensive. To name a few examples, a shower would call for the shampoo that comes in a bottle that is seldom reused, shaving is usually done with a disposable razor because it presents less hassle to the user, and of course, the single-use packaging for those trendy face masks. These plastic products and packaging often are not accepted in recycling centers and are instead hauled into landfills where it will take a long time to break down.
Fortunately, manufacturers are joining sustainability efforts by using biodegradable product packaging that is made with less carbon emission. Big brands are also starting to shift to organic products not only to conform to new environmental rules but also to cater to the growing demands for sustainable products.
This way, more consumers would be compelled to switch to sustainable options as well.
Since more people are joining in the effort to save the Earth, the hunt for sustainable products are easier now that these said products are slowly taking over the market. Here are some products that all bathrooms in every house should have:
Eco Toothpaste
There are companies that have come up with a way to market toothpaste in recycled tubes and packaging. Some took it even further by creating toothpaste tablets with a glass jar packaging. Another example is the new mineral powder "toothpaste" that also comes in a glass jar.
Silk Floss
Rather than going for conventional nylon flosses, more consumers are opting to purchase silk floss which comes in a glass container.
Shampoo Bars
More advanced techniques and technology have improved shampoo bars drastically that it has resurfaced in the market and has become very popular with consumers. Shampoo bars won't have to be packed in plastic bottles.
Bamboo Toothbrush
Bamboo toothbrushes have the same cost as plastic toothbrushes. The big difference is that it is biodegradable and it will not add to the one billion toothbrushes discarded in the United States every year that choke up marine life.
Bamboo Bandages
Manufacturers found an innovative way to make bandages. Instead of the usual plastic strips, these patches are made with organic bamboo fiber.
Loofah
Instead of plastic poufs, some are going for loofahs and washcloths which can be washed and reused.
Reusable RazorBy opting for metal reusable razors, the two billion counts per year for disposable razors would surely be cut down. Some companies have started manufacturing bamboo razors.
Reusable Bamboo Wipes
More consumers are now using reusable bamboo pads because they are durable and are reported to remove makeup, dirt, and oil better than a ball of disposable cotton does.
