Seven Products to De-Plastic Your Bathroom
Plastics are bad for cute turtles, the environment, sperm, unborn children and just about everything. Last week we suggested ways to take the plastics out of your kitchen - now, let’s all head to the bathroom.
1. Bamboo Toothbrush
Although bamboo toothbrushes might seem like the hot eco-friendly product of the moment, it’s actually one of the oldest types of toothbrushes, dating back to China in the fifteenth century. And with over 3 billion plastic toothbrushes thrown away every year, an alternative is a jolly good idea... With 100% biodegradable handles and BPA free, we rather like Brush Hub for all your bamboo toothbrushing needs.
2. Natural Toothpaste
Would you really want a plastic toothpaste tube nestling alongside your swanky new bamboo toothbrush? That’s where Georganics come in. With a wide range of natural, mineral-rich toothpaste, all served up in eco-friendly, plastic-free packaging.
3. Dental Floss
And let’s not leave floss out of the dental party. 100% biodegradable and lasting up to 2 months, Bristle offers dental floss in 100% plastic-free, recyclable packaging with a reusable glass jar.
4. Solid Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel… the list of plastic and bathroom clutter grows. At The Solid Bar Company, their solution is to create these products as solid bars. With small bars lasting up to 20 washes, and larger ones 35 washes, this 100% vegan, palm oil-free and plastic-free solution is also much deeply convenient for travel. No more wrestling with the suitcase on holiday then…
5. Eco-Friendly Toilet Paper
Australian company, ‘Who Gives A Crap?’ think they have found the environmental solution to making your bathroom an eco-friendly space. With both bamboo and recycled paper options on offer, as well as 50% of the profits going towards providing toilets for those in need, you can poop with panache (their packaging is great) and a clean conscience.
6. Shower Curtain
Ah, the plastic shower curtain. The iconic shower scene in Hitchcock’s Psycho isn’t the scariest thing about them - they can often be packed with phthalates, which are believed to lower sperm counts and even affect the fertility of unborn children. Salvation comes from alternatives including cotton, hemp, linen - and even the option to coat fabric with beeswax. There are plenty of reproductive-friendly ways to shower in peace. Check out these linen options on Amazon.
7. Body Scrub Brush
It can sometimes feel like it’s impossible for any bathroom product not to have a little bit of plastic in it. Peace With The Wild, however, have the answer to all your questions. Should you be looking for a natural body scrub… the Safix Scrub Pads are made from coconut fibre. Polyester is so passé.
