01 Dec How to Have a Plastic-Free, Ocean-Friendly Bathroom
Our bathroom habits may have a bigger eco-footprint than we think… Plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles, mascara, toothpaste, and soap dispensers often require special recycling methods, and if not adhered to, end up in the landfill. It’s hard to wrap our head around what this does to our planet, when we see and use plastic everywhere. You may have no idea how much our habits contribute to waste and plastic creation. For example, did you know…
- According to National Geographic, “only 9% of the plastic that has ever been made has been recycled.” In correlation to the beauty industry, most bathroom & cosmetic plastics must be sent out to special recycling facilities, making it an inconvenient task for many.
- “552 million plastic shampoo bottles end up in US landfills” each year due to improper recycling (Johnson & Johnson).
- Each year “more than 120 billion units of plastic packaging are produced globally by the cosmetic industry, contributing to the loss of 18 million acres of forest annually” (Sherriff).
The ocean-friendly starter kit is a plastic-free bathroom essentials set to help build a more sustainable lifestyle, by switching to glass containers, and ocean-friendly soap products that are gentle on the skin and our planet.
Here’s what the ocean-friendly starter kit includes:
- A 5-piece glass Marcella bath collection
- 1x soap pump
- 1x bar soap holder
- 3x jars for any use (toothbrush holder, cotton balls, etc)
- The bath collection was created to help you eliminate the need for plastic bottles and containers in your bathroom. Say goodbye to nasty PVC, BPA, and phthalates!
- ‘Pause & Rewind’ shampoo bar
- Paraben-free, sulfate-free, and phthalate-free
- Made with biodegradable and natural ingredients, sourced from Taiwan.
- Cruelty-free; never tested on animals.
- Scents of lavender, honey, rosemary, musk, and patchouli.
- ‘Clean is Cool’ soap sticks
- Creates 10-12 oz of natural liquid hand soap in just 5 sticks!
- You can always add additional sticks to create a thicker consistency.
- It works as a refillable soap, and is easy to use and sustainable. Time to phase out those plastic soap dispensers!
- Non-drying and naturally hygienic
- Multi-purpose: Use in your home soap pump or on-the-go for single use.
- ‘Pause & Refresh’ bar soap
- Paraben-free, sulfate-free, and phthalate-free
- Made with natural oil to avoid dryness
- Cruelty-free
- Sustainably sourced in Taiwan using only eco-friendly and biodegradable ingredients.
- Scents of tangerine, pear, jasmine, cedar, and amber.
Whether you are a busy mom who wants to make healthier choices for her family or you are a nature lover who wants to heal the planet, the decision to work towards a more sustainable future is preeminent. Together, we can inspire change that lasts generations. You can find the ocean-friendly starter kit here.
Johnson & Johnson. 21 April 2014, Where are your shampoo bottles going?. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzLaGyzvjWw&list=PLfYGfwYsm2XxgK6HCwngtTK2OVHIZONCr
Parker, Laura. “A Whopping 91 Percent of Plastic Isn’t Recycled.” National Geographic Society, National Geographic, 1 July 2019, https://www.nationalgeographic.org/article/whopping-91-percent-plastic-isnt-recycled/.
Sherriff, Lucy. “The Minimalist Beauty Company Tackling the Industry’s Waste Problem.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 29 June 2021, https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucysherriff/2019/09/17/the-minimalist-beauty-company-tackling-the-industrys-waste-problem/?sh=281a5e754326.