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by Chloe Greenfield
Your bathroom might be the coziest corner of your home, but behind the scented candles and steamy mirror lies a surprisingly sneaky source of waste. Between plastic packaging, disposable products, and water-heavy habits, our self-care routines often come at a cost to the planet. But here’s the sunny side: greening up your bathroom doesn’t have to mean giving up your favorite rituals. In fact, it can be fun, stylish, and even save you money in the long run.
Let’s dive into some easy sustainable bathroom swaps that will have your routine looking fresher than a eucalyptus shower bundle (and much more planet-friendly).
Your dentist says replace your toothbrush every 3 months. That’s 4 plastic sticks a year—per person—that’ll likely outlive all of us. Now multiply that by the global population, and you’ve got a whale-sized problem.
Thankfully, switching to a bamboo toothbrush is one of the easiest wins. Bamboo is biodegradable, naturally antibacterial, and often packaged plastic-free. Just pluck the bristles out before composting the handle (or toss it in your garden as a plant marker!).
🪥 Try: Humble Co. Bamboo Toothbrush or Brush with Bamboo.
Disposable razors are a classic “convenience” product that creates waste faster than a Friday night pizza party. They’re made of mixed materials—plastic, rubber, steel—making them nearly impossible to recycle. Enter the reusable safety razor.
Yes, they look a bit retro (think James Bond grooming in Monte Carlo), but they work like a charm, last forever, and only require replacing the blade, which is recyclable.
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and even facial cleansers are turning solid for sustainability—and we are here for it. Solid bars use less packaging (often none!), last longer, and save water in production.
Worried about the lather? There’s a bar for every hair and skin type these days, and they’re often made with minimal ingredients and no sulfates or parabens.
💡 Tip: Let your bars dry completely between uses to make them last longer. A wooden soap dish with drainage slots works best!
Traditional floss is made from nylon or Teflon—basically microplastic threads that head straight into landfills. Opt instead for compostable silk floss or plant-based floss coated with natural wax like candelilla.
Pair it with a reusable glass dispenser and you’ve just made dental hygiene delightfully waste-free.
Brands like Dental Lace and Etee offer eco-friendly kits that look as cute as they are sustainable.
If you menstruate, consider this: the average person goes through 5 to 15 thousand pads and tampons during their lifetime. That’s a landfill mountain waiting to happen.
Thankfully, you’ve got greener options:
It takes a try or two, but your wallet and the planet will thank you.
Those blue liquids and lemon-scented sprays? Full of harsh chemicals and almost always in single-use plastic. You can make your own eco-friendly cleaners with ingredients you already have—like vinegar, baking soda, and lemon.
For a convenient swap, go for refillable concentrate tabs or reusable cleaning bottles.
No need to overhaul everything at once. Start with one swap and let it snowball. Don’t forget to declutter your bathroom space while you’re at it to make space for your planet-positive upgrades!
Products are only half the story. Elevating your bathroom game means being mindful of your water use too.
A low-flow showerhead can save up to 2,900 gallons of water per year per person!
Your bathroom trash bin is often a black hole of mixed materials. Here’s how to make it easier to manage:
If you love a little self-care pampering, opt for low-waste spa vibes:
Feel that? That’s the peace of mind that comes with sustainable self-care.
Choose one swap this week. Just one. Maybe it’s packing away the plastic razor or trying out a shampoo bar. Small steps create powerful ripples—and your bathroom is a great place to begin.
Wanna show off your low-waste bathroom glow-up? Tag us on Instagram! We’d love to see your swaps in action.
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Chloe Greenfield
Chloe's journey into eco-friendly living began when she accidentally brought her reusable coffee cup to a meeting and was dubbed "the tree hugger" by her coworkers. Leaning into the label, she discovered a passion for sustainability and simple living. Now, she's on a mission to make sustainable habits fun, relatable, and easy for everyone—no tree-hugging required (though she still does it sometimes).
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