3C NEED TO KNOW Keeping Clean
Many of these suggestions veer towards zero waste and sustainable lifestyle so these are merely suggestions that build on the less-plastic lifestyle If they are of Interest
Beauty & Hygiene
o Use wooden, compostable toothbrushes
o Silk threads to floss teeth or wooden toothpicks
o DIY natural toothpaste (do an online search in order to find a receipe that suits you, it may take a few tries) or non-plastic containers (and no microbeads!) – download the app below.
o Soap bars – either natural without packaging or in paper wrapping
o Shampoo bars bought without packaging or bulk at zero waste stores
o A loofah replaces a plastic mesh ball
o Reusable razors (also known as safety razors, with replaceable blades) and use creamy soap for shaving cream
o Reusable cloth handkerchiefs/fabric cuts of t-shirt instead of paper tissues (often wrapped in plastic)
o Cotton swabs with non-plastic centres
o Recycled toilet paper ideally in paper packaging
o Make your own soaps, creams, cosmetics, deodorants etc (some suggestions at https://www.mommypotamus.com/)
Women:
o Reusable sanitary towels and panty liners
o Period panties
o Menstrual cups
o Organic cotton towels/tampons
