The bathroom is undoubtedly the room where we produce the most waste, along with the kitchen. Between non-recyclable plastic products and the pollution caused by the toxic composition of some which end up in our trash, the consequences are catastrophic for our planet. However, there are very simple ways to reduce your consumption in favor of 100% recyclable and eco-friendly hygiene products. Once you find the zero waste routine that suits you, it's even difficult to go back to your old habits! We explain all of this to you in this article.
Opt for zero waste hygiene products
Bottles of shower gel, hairspray or shampoo, toothpaste cases, cotton swabs and disposable cotton pads… The list of waste generated for hygiene is very long. We often tend to overconsume when it comes to body care, because marketing tries to convince us that we necessarily need a whole bunch of products to be clean and feel good about ourselves. Spoiler alert: this is false. You don't need an incredible amount of products, on the contrary! You simply need to find eco-responsible, sustainable, recyclable and zero waste alternatives to create a suitable range of care.
Adopt solid cosmetics for a waste-free bathroom!
Solid cosmetics are the most common for a zero waste bathroom since they are a very good ecological, natural and biodegradable alternative. Indeed, apart from their possible packaging in recyclable cardboard, they produce no waste: no wasted product, nor plastic containers to be thrown in the trash at the end of use! In addition, their composition is often natural and vegan. You simply need to find out about the brands that sell these items and read the labels carefully to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of solid cosmetics that you can adopt for your zero waste bathroom:
- Shampoos and conditioners;
- shaving breads;
- solid moisturizing body and face balms;
- body and face soaps;
- deodorants;
- toothpastes;
- Etc.
Use reusable bathroom accessories
The bathroom is the place where we often use the most accessories, unfortunately most of them made of plastic. Whether it's soap boxes, cups, disposable razors, toothbrushes... Most of the time, the majority are made of plastic. However, once again, changing your habits to benefit from zero waste bathroom accessories is actually very simple! This also allows you to do a thorough sorting and only settle for the items you really need. This approach is close to minimalism, a way of life that is as beneficial for the planet as it is for yourself: the fewer objects you own, the more you feel at home!
Here are some ideas for accessories that you can use for your zero waste bathroom:
- Reusable cotton swabs;
- wooden toothbrush (or interchangeable heads) that are recyclable or compostable;
- safety razor;
- fabric pouches to carry your soaps and toothbrushes;
- cotton pads and cloth wipes;
- durable and recyclable hair combs or brushes;
- recycled glass containers or jars;
- Etc.
Apply makeup with zero waste, recyclable and refillable products!
For people who wear makeup every day, waste can quickly become significant. Packaging is still too often made of plastic and not recyclable, not to mention that the composition of the products is most of the time toxic and very polluting! Fortunately, there are good alternatives. Ethical makeup brands offer ranges with vegan, natural and organic ingredients, with recyclable, compostable or reusable containers.
Some brands offer products with refillable or biodegradable containers, for example. If you prefer, you can even make your own zero waste makeup! On certain websites, you can find easy tutorials and natural, organic ingredients for creating your handmade products. Moreover, you can even reuse glass jars as recycled containers!
The Less is More kit from Blooom, for a complete eco-responsible skincare routine!
If you don't know how to start your journey towards a zero waste bathroom, we may have the solution that suits you: a kit with everything you need for your eco-friendly skincare routine! We know of a brand that might please you and offer you what you are looking for: Blooom.
Blooom, a committed brand that highlights travel and well-being
Blooom is an ethical and committed brand, which promotes both travel and well-being. It therefore offers organic and zero waste body care but also travel kits so you can go on an adventure with your kit of minimalist and essential toiletries! The company is also associated with ESAT REGAIN PARIS. This means that all of its kits are assembled by people with disabilities in order to help them integrate more easily into the world of work and to promote social connections, well-being and solidarity.
The brand Blooom also takes pride in selecting quality products that are in line with its values regarding ecology and the well-being of our planet. It is in this idea of progress and respect for nature that it created the zero waste kit Less is More!
Less is More, a zero waste travel kit to take care of yourself!
Blooom's approach to the Less is More zero waste kit is inspired by Japanese minimalism, where the art of living better with less has endured for centuries. The idea was to create a simple and refined box with essential, natural, ethical, and eco-friendly products. Each product included in this box is therefore certified 100% zero waste and made in France, by brands labeled Slow Cosmétique. All packaging is also reusable, refillable, recyclable, or biodegradable to eliminate any trace of plastic!
Less is More consists of a simple and pretty travel kit, in which you will find 6 hygiene products for your daily care routine:
- Handmade honey soap from Louise Emoi;
- organic solid deodorant with lemon from Louise émoi;
- moisturizing solid shampoo from Pachamamaï;
- solid charcoal toothpaste from Pachamamaï;
- biodegradable bamboo toothbrush from Blooom;
- washable bamboo fiber wipe from Blooom.
If you are interested in this zero waste kit, do not hesitate to visit the Blooom website where you can also find additional information on the products listed above!
Use reusable menstrual protection
Did you know that sanitary napkins take 500 to 800 years to decompose? Did you know that plastic tampon applicators are not recyclable and end up in the sea if flushed down the toilet? Today, many women still use disposable protection, either for ease, for accessibility, or quite simply because they are unaware of the consequences of these on the environment. No one is to blame: it is the brands that must offer more environmentally friendly solutions. Moreover, the latter have made efforts in recent years, because we are starting to see the emergence of recyclable, 100% cotton and even biodegradable and compostable feminine hygiene products!
Today, there are a lot of alternatives to disposable sanitary napkins and tampons on the market. What is positive is that every woman can adopt the zero waste menstrual protection that suits her. Moreover, it can also be economical, especially if you adopt reusable products, because they are designed to last several months, even several years without problem!
Among these alternatives, we mainly find:
- Washable sanitary napkins;
- biodegradable cotton pads;
- period panties;
- to the cup;
- the instinctive flow.
Don’t hesitate to find out about each of them and test them out to see which one(s) you prefer!
Use zero waste cleaning products to clean your bathroom
Oh yes, when we talk about zero waste, we don't immediately think of household products to clean this room! However, there are plenty of alternatives to produce less waste in your bathroom. To give you an example, we are sharing a French brand specialized in cleaning products: Les Petits Bidons.
This modern and committed brand therefore offers eco-responsible cleaning products, labeled Ecocert. All their ranges are made in France and are natural, with healthy ingredients, cruelty free and vegan (just that!).
"If we mention it in this article, it is obviously because Les Petits Bidons offers a zero waste product collection. You will find, in particular, stain-removing soaps, powdered laundry detergent, and all-surface cleaners for maintaining your bathroom."
You will have understood, going zero waste in your bathroom is not that complicated once you know concretely where to start and which products to turn to. The goal is not to blame you if you don't have a minimalist bathroom without any waste, but to help you embark on a more eco-responsible approach, calmly and without pressure, at your own pace. Every gesture, no matter how small, is important, don’t forget that!
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