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- Feb 4, 2021
- 4 min
GladRags Review: Reusable Plastic Free Menstrual Products
There is nothing quite as awful as sticking a piece of cotton mixed with plastic and bleach up your vagina multiple times a day, for a...
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- Jan 9, 2021
- 6 min
6 Black-Owned Sustainable + Green Makeup Brands
There are definitely green, zero waste brands that are owned by Black folks, but haven't gained attention in the broader movement yet.
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- Jan 3, 2021
- 4 min
Zero Waste Toilet Paper Brands
Not all toilet paper is created equally! In fact, it's important to look for toilet paper that's made with limited chemicals and in a...
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- Sep 11, 2020
- 8 min
15 Zero Waste Cosmetic Brands You'll Love
As the zero waste movement has gained traction, so have companies tailoring products towards the plastic free and low waste lifestyles....
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- Oct 25, 2019
- 5 min
Zero Waste Periods 101
For all you bleeding humans out there, switching your menstrual routine to a zero waste one can seem daunting. The good thing is, people...
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- Sep 16, 2019
- 3 min
Organic Essence Plastic Free Deodorant
Unlike companies want you to believe, the tiny "recycle" symbol on the back of most deodorant sticks doesn't actually mean that you can...
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- Mar 12, 2019
- 4 min
Zero Waste Shampoo Cubes
Your zero waste hair care routine is something that can take time to figure out. If you've been following me long enough, you've realized...
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- Dec 11, 2018
- 4 min
Crunchi Eco-Friendly Cosmetics
One of the first things I looked at when going zero waste was the skin care and cosmetic products I used. Growing up as a teen, I didn't...
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- Nov 16, 2018
- 3 min
How to Shave with a Safety Razor
There are many reasons to switch from a disposable razor to a safety razor. First off, you'll avoid throwing plastic in the landfill...
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- Nov 2, 2018
- 2 min
The Solution to Plastic Hair Ties
We all know that feeling of putting up your hair only to have your hair tie snap, ricocheting off the wall and hurting your fingers....
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- Sep 21, 2018
- 3 min
Zero Waste Hair Care
Our hair, on average, grows six inches ever year. That means, depending on how often you cut it, you have a lot of hair to take care of!...
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- Jun 12, 2018
- 5 min
Zero Waste Hand Sanitizer (DIY)
As anyone in a profession dealing with children knows, sometimes hand sanitizer can come in really handy. Now normally, I hate putting...
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- Feb 23, 2018
- 3 min
Using a Bidet (And Why You Might Actually Like It)
It wasn't very long ago that the idea of using a bidet really freaked me out. When I was living abroad for a year in high school, my host...
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- Dec 27, 2017
- 5 min
Cosmetic Companies with Recycling Programs
Here are 10 cosmetic brands with recycling programs that you should know about if you purchase from these brands. They are ranked by factors
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- Sep 5, 2017
- 3 min
Zero Waste Shower Routine
Let's talk about getting naked! Naked in the shower, I mean. I tend to keep it sexy and simple with just a few products. Unlike what...
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- Jun 20, 2017
- 1 min
DIY Hairspray with Sugar
You're all heard me talk about my obsession with the lemon-vodka hairspray I make. I mean, come on. How cool is that to tell people? It's...
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- Nov 14, 2016
- 1 min
DIY Zero Waste Make-Up Remover
Make-up can be a pesky item to try and get off your face. All too often I am left feeling like I ripped off a layer of skin trying to...
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- Oct 31, 2016
- 1 min
DIY Facial Toner
After using so many creams and lotions over the years, it has been wonderful to simplify my routine and allow my face to return to its...
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- May 24, 2016
- 3 min
Zero Waste DIY Deodorant
Let’s talk about underarms and body odor. It impacts everybody. Daily we smear deodorant on our bodies in the hope that it masks the...
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- May 22, 2016
- 2 min
Zero Waste DIY Toothpaste
Your teeth are something you'll use for your whole life - so it's important to care for them! Toothpaste traditionally comes in a plastic...
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