These swaps really help to reduce waste in the bathroom, I made swaps like this gradually over time. You can start with one thing 🩷
Sections
4
Oral Care
Body
Hair
Skin
Oral Care
I love these! I mostly use these toothpaste tablets when I travel
Whitening Toothpaste Tablets Fluoride-Free
Another option if you prefer them with fluoride
Whitening Toothpaste Tablets with Fluoride
Another NZ brand I would recommend
Toothpaste Tablets NZ Made
Once you start using one, you can't stop :) I love mine
Copper Tongue Scraper
This is a much better option for the environment
Compostable Dental Floss
One of my first eco swaps. I personally love them, and I like that I can put mine into the compost at the end of its life
Bamboo Toothbrush
For coconut pulling if that's something you like doing, always check the brand is ethical and organic cold pressed.
Organic Coconut Oil
Body
I've owned this a long time and I love it
The Razor I Use
Another great company!
Reusable Safety Razor
One of my favourite brands
Natural Deodorant That I Love
Another favourite brand, they have great scents too
Solid Deodorants - Ethique
I love these for saving the last bits of soap. Allows you to use them all up!
Soap Saver Bags
The yummiest scent!
Coconut Soap Bar
Another one of my favourites, super fresh but not overwhelming
Lemongrass Soap Bar
A great etsy product I love!
Handmade Soap Saver Bag (Hemp)
A better alternative to synthetic towels that shed microplastics, try look for 100% cotton, hemp or bamboo.
Cotton Towels
A great brand I trust if you want to switch to eco friendly toilet paper
Eco Friendly Toilet Paper
Etsy have some great wooden options if you need to purchase a new toilet cleaner
Wooden Toilet Brush - Etsy
My favourite local store who sells wooden toilet brushes. It took me ages to find one before they started selling them, now they're available in a few places.
Toilet Brush - CaliWoods
Still technically single use, but MUCH kinder to the environment
Bamboo Cotton Buds
Hair
One of my favourite companies. I've also tried these bars and I love them. The one that works best for me is the ‘Normal Shampoo’ bar
Ecostore Shampoo Bars
The bar I use if I buy from Ecostore
Ecostore Shampoo Bar
The best bar that helps enhance my wavey, curly hair
Shampoo Bar For Wavy & Curly Hair
I sometimes use this bar if my hair needs some frizz control. My favourite scent!🥥
Frizz Wrangler Shampoo Bar
Would definitely recommend this conditioner bar
Conditioner Bar
I love this brush, it works really well with my thick hair too
Bamboo Hairbrush (NZ)
Sustainable option if you need a new comb
Bamboo Comb
Affordable NZ brand I like to recommend too
Plastic-Free Hair Brush - NZ
I've heard lots of great feedback from this product
Dry Shampoo
A purchase I love and will take good care of for many years to come
The Hair Tool I Use & LOVE!
You can find some great local sellers who make wooden hair care products
Wooden Combs - Etsy
Skin
Plastic free face wash bar I love
Face Wash Bars - Ethique
A great alternative to single use cotton rounds
Reusable Bamboo Cotton Rounds
I love my konjac sponge, I use it everyday
Konjac Sponge - Etsy
A well made and sustainable swap!
Reusable Cotton Rounds - Etsy
I love compostable packaging
Lip Balm
A brand I like
Beeswax Lip Balm
My favourite scent for lipbalm
Peppermint Lip Balm
Another one of my favourites, and compostable tubes!
Lip Balms | 100% Plastic Free & Vegan - Ethique
Great scents
Natural Beeswax Lip Balms
Sustainable option that could replace single use face wipes
