Can we reduce our waste from the bathroom ?

Reduce bathroom waste, above all it means choosing an ecological action, but also an economical one! Reducing bathroom waste contributes not only to the planet’s well-being but also to your wallet’s well-being.

Replace your plastic items

Plastic is a real scourge for our environment: if you replace your plastic objects and accessories with other, more ecological materials, you will naturally contribute to the environment’s well-being. But that’s not all: for example, if you choose a stainless steel razor instead of disposable plastic razors, you will save money in the long run, because plastic is of lesser quality. By favoring the purchase of a stainless steel razor, you will make it cost-effective over time and reduce your plastic consumption.

And to further reduce the impact of your waste on the environment, you can favor bamboo for your toothbrushes or combs.

Choose eco-friendly refills

If you don’t have the desire or time to make your own shampoos, creams, or household care products, you can still help reduce ecological impact by opting for refillable shampoos! Why not try the shampoos from the Terre De Mars range? Terre De Mars offers 5-liter refills for the Nourishing Shampoo Irrévérence or for the Hydroalcoholic Hand Gel Rémanence, which are kept in cardboard packaging. These refills will reduce plastic waste and are an excellent alternative to conventional shampoos that are thrown away when empty. These refills are an ideal solution to start reducing bathroom waste.

Make your own toothpaste to reduce bathroom waste

Commercial toothpastes, in addition to containing chemical and harmful substances for the skin, are often packaged in non-recyclable tubes. You can make your toothpaste using natural ingredients like coconut oil mixed with baking soda, for example.

Make your own deodorant to reduce bathroom waste

As with toothpaste, deodorant contains many chemical and carcinogenic substances for the skin: the ideal for you and the environment would be to make a homemade deodorant, or simply choose a solid deodorant wrapped in recyclable paper.

And just like with toothpaste, coconut oil is an excellent natural ingredient which, combined with baking soda, will provide you with a natural and long-lasting deodorant: you can keep it for more than 3 months in a protective atmosphere (in a glass container, for example).

Compost your hair and body hairto reduce bathroom waste

This may make you smile, yet it’s true! Hair can be used as a natural and very effective compost, so why not take advantage of it?

For women: choose zero-waste periods

Tampons and sanitary pads, besides representing a real monthly expense, are protections that contain endocrine disruptors and chemical substances which, in direct contact with mucous membranes, pose a real danger. To avoid the risks of developing certain illnesses, it is preferable to choose washable period panties, washable pads, or a menstrual cup. These alternatives are not only a more natural and ecological solution, but they will also save you money in the long run.

Choose washable cotton pads

Washable cotton pads made of fabric, cotton, bamboo, or eucalyptus will allow you to make incredible savings, since you will no longer have to buy disposable cotton pads every week. Simply wash your washable pad in the machine once or twice a week and you’re done: you can keep your washable pad for years.

Forget cotton swabs

Cotton swabs are the first waste found washed up on beaches. Additionally, they are strongly discouraged for cleaning the ear canal because they push earwax deeper into the ear instead of removing it. Fortunately, there are alternatives to cotton swabs such as organic cotton swabs or ear-cleaning products.