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There are many reasons to switch from a disposable razor to a safety razor. First off, you'll avoid throwing plastic in the landfill every couple months. You'll promote reusables over disposables. You'll save money! You'll improve your bathrooms aesthetic by using more metal, sleek products. All that being said though, I absolutely understand why a safety razor can be intimidating. This post contains affiliate links. Purchases made through the links earn us a small commission

If you haven't heard about the microplastics in your body wash, it's time to do a little research. Many common bathroom products (especially body washes and facial scrubs) are filled with microplastics that act as an exfoliate. The problem with these tiny bits of plastic is that they don't degrade once sent down the drain. Animals like fish each them up thinking they are food and they build up in their stomachs. Many fish nowadays can be cut up to find plastic inside of them.

It happens to me every year – someone on my Christmas list that I completely forgot about and need to get a gift ready ASAP. Given that Christmas is two days away, I thought it would be a good time to break out my last-minute gift list, with a zero waste twist of course! The following items can be made at home relatively easily in an hour or less for each one. Most of the items you probably already have or can easily find at a health foods store nearby. 1. Cookie Recipe in a

In the United States, women alone spend approximately $191.4 a year on shaving products according to a study done by the American Laser Center. That´s a lot of money that could be spent elsewhere! Part of that high number is due to the unfair difference in sale price for women´s hygiene products over men's (you can read more about the “Pink Tax” here). Additionally, the most common razors are disposable ones requiring a user to purchase expensive cartridges again and again. A