Eco Cleaning, Beauty & Body
It is amazing how much a beauty regime can be simplified if you look into it. You don’t need all those different creams, hair products and cleaners in their plastic bottles!
Being minimalistic and zero waste often go hand in hand, especially in the realms of housekeeping and hygiene. To be completely waste free, you’ll need to learn to do without some products, but with many, you can either make it yourself or buy it in glass or tin.
Of course, there will be some products that you will have to purchase regardless of their packaging for the good of your health, such as prescribed medication. We by no means recommend sacrificing your health in the name of being zero waste. As always, do what you can and what you feel is possible for yourself – we all have different lives and different needs.
But, we will show you, where possible, which beauty, health and cleaning products you can make yourself, the beauty, health and cleaning products you can replace with alternatives that are more environmentally friendly and come in plastic-free packaging, and which of these products you can kick to the kerb.
Discover more eco-friendly options…
Change your skincare routine from having a negative impact on the planet to sustainable with these 5 steps for a zero waste skincare routine.
How do reused forever bottles and refill pouches reduce plastic waste and how much waste is saved by using these instead of single-use plastic packaging? We find out how and how much by looking into what Zero Co has achieved so far in its mission to untrash the planet with its refillable cleaning and body care products.
How to prevent mould by absorbing moisture and dehumidifying your home naturally and sustainably, 10 ways to reuse desiccant packs, and eco-friendly methods you can use to get rid of mould.
Daily vitamins are a source of plastic waste many, including us, have struggled to remove from their lives… until now! We’ve discovered a number of plastic-free vitamin and supplement options so we can now supplement sustainably.
We share all the basics you need to know to get shaving with a reusable safety razor – how to use it step by step, why it is safer to use than disposable plastic ones and how to care for it to keep it trimming your follicles for years.
Wiping out the competition: which of all the sustainable toilet paper options, bamboo and recycled, and brands is best? What does using reusable bum wipes look like? And, why a bidet is better for your butt and the biosphere.
From sustainably sourced and grown natural materials to reused single-use, these materials replace synthetic ones that are polluting the planet - like fossil fuel derived plastic - and being produced in a non-eco-friendly, unethical way.
Solid soap bars and shampoo and tooth tabs were only the tip of the solidified waste reduction solution iceberg! A whole host of cleaning and bathroom products are now available in tablet, pod or concentrate bar form to replace liquid solutions in plastic packaging and refill reused bottles.
We list 16 simple sustainable ways to care for and restore your mental wellbeing that won’t cost a lot or even a thing, or cause unnecessary waste, extraction from, or harm to the Earth.
Supporting Black business helps fight racism because it ups BIPOC visibility while reducing challenges they face, like getting credit. We list Black-owned eco-minded businesses to support, as well as BIPOC zero wasters to follow to increase their representation in the space.
How can sex be practiced safely and sustainably? We look into eco-friendly contraception and arousal - finding out what the options are and if they are safe and effective as family planning is an important part of sustainability.
Have you found a zero waste deodorant that works for you or have they been a but iffy and left you a bit whiffy? We look at which all natural deodorants actually work and share recipes, recommendations, and how to detox your pits!
Moat zero waste beauty and hygiene switches save both waste and money. This is due to either DIYing a cosmetic product instead or buying a single reusable alternative rather than continuing to buy the single-use option over and over again. You won't regret swapping to these eco-friendly bathroom product options...
Did you know that there are two different types of shampoo bars? They have different ingredients, different outcomes for your hair and need different rinses/conditioners. We explain the difference and share our favourite solid shampoo bars and which ones work best with which hair types.
Homemade toothpaste from natural ingredients is the easiest and sometimes only way to get zero waste toothpaste, but are you ruining your dental health by using DIY toothpaste? We take an objective look at the ingredients often used for and left out of natural toothpaste so you can decide for yourself if it’s the right choice for you and your teeth.
Properly cleaning and storing your menstrual cup is vital to keep your vagina healthy and your cup in good condition. Find out how to clean and store your cup correctly.
Is there such a things as zero waste sunscreen? You can DIY it, but is it safe? We tried to find sunscreen that is eco-friendly, low tox, reef-safe, and effective.
Keen to DIY your cleaning supplies to keep your sprays simple and waste free? Use these white vinegar cleaner recipes! Vinegar forms the base for many homemade cleaners. Find out how to use it to clean your home…
It is time to move away from single-use menstrual products and start using more eco-friendly reusable options. We’ve put together a definite guide to zero waste period products from cloth pads to cups, including how to choose, use, and keep clean.
Buying deodorant plastic free has never been easier with many different options for your armpits now available. Whether you want to use deodorant in a reusable applicator or are happy to smear it on from zero plastic packaging, you can smell good sustainably.