Bathroom Swaps
Shampoo & conditioner:
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Buy it in bulk using a container you already have ($$)
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Give the bar version a try ($$$) - Especially good for travel
Body wash:
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Also available in package-free bars ($) or in bulk ($)
Dry shampoo:
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Use cornstarch, arrowroot or cocoa powder ($)
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Purchase the powdered version in bulk ($)
Razor:
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Opt for a safety razor in place of disposable plastic ones (∞)
Shaving cream:
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Buy a bar instead of buying bottles ($$)
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Try an oil, such as coconut or olive ($)
Hand soap:
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Buy it in bulk or opt for a bar ($)
Toilet paper:
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Buy the kind made from and individually wrapped in recycled paper, and boxed in cardboard ($)
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Invest in a bidet attachment or reusable cloth toilet paper/wipes (∞)
Toilet bowl cleaner:
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Give a homemade version a try or buy it in bulk ($$)
Epsom & bath salts/bombs:
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Purchase these package free from a bulk store ($)
Toothbrush:
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Swap to a bamboo one with biodegrable bristles ($$$)
Toothpaste & mouthwash:
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Both of these can now be bought in bulk ($$$)
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Try out toothpaste tablets ($$$)
Floss:
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Opt for the refillable kind, which also comes in a vegan version ($)
Tongue scraper:
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Purchase a metal one in place of the plastic kind (∞)
Cost comparison legend:
$ - Same price as the usual option $$ - Up to double the price $$$ - More than double the price ∞ - Will pay itself off over time