Everything you need to know about zero waste bathroom swaps from reusable TP to makeup and more!
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Күн бұрынThis is EVERYTHING you need to know about having a low waste bathroom! Let's talk everything from safety razors to bidets to shampoo and everything in between. What is your favorite zero waste swap for the bathroom? What does your eco bathroom look like? Check out the blog post to shop all of these bathroom low waste swaps!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Low waste toilet paper
2:04 - Let's talk bidets!
3:25 - Eco-friendly toothpaste
5:58 - Zero waste mouthwash
6:37 - Eco toothbrush options
7:55 - Eco-friendly floss
9:49 - Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
11:26 - Zero waste shaving
14:15 - Low waste period care
15:52 - Low waste deodorant
16:55 - Eco-friendly makeup brands
17:45 - Eco hair care
18:44 - Your favorite eco bathroom essentials
19:04 - Bloopers
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@PlaineProducts 17 күн бұрын
So honored to be part of your low-waste shower routine.. and did you say FAVORITE shampoo + conditioner?! 🥹😭💙 Thank you Emma!!!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
ALWAYS!! YES literally my fav!!! It's so soft, works so well, and it doesn't get more zero waste than refills :) Thank YOU!!
@angesoie 16 күн бұрын
my absolute favorite as well ❤🎉
@damnbro_idc 17 күн бұрын
Honestly I had such bad shopping habits in my mid to late teens, I am still using up unopened shampoo and bodywash products.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
wow!! But for real, the most eco thing you can do is use that up, good work!
@noushkab.d.2024 16 күн бұрын
I would add maybe saving water? (the gray water bucket method) I have a ton of plants so it really helps with water usage here! 😄
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 16 күн бұрын
yes for sure this was just swaps to buy but there are so many habits you can implement!
@magadiendor 17 күн бұрын
Great video Emma! Also I love your hair color!!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
yayyyy thank you so much :)
@JorjaaSalisbury 10 күн бұрын
I have just found your channel and I love it!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 10 күн бұрын
welcome :) thank you so much!!
@findingthebroom 17 күн бұрын
love the hair!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
yayyyy thank you!
@lilygoht 17 күн бұрын
That's so true about the soap. I literally live above a soap company 😂
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
alwways fun to try new and small brands!
@ssedarius 12 күн бұрын
Great video! ❤
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 11 күн бұрын
THANK YOU!!!
@celecha 16 күн бұрын
I never got into shaving because I've always used an epilator or just tweezers. Takes a bit more time, but I feel like they're more effective than shaving~
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 16 күн бұрын
interesting!
@tainoaquarian8320 17 күн бұрын
Looking for any/ all options of bamboo toothbrush PLUS plastic-free bristles.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
right it's hard!
@DomChic 11 күн бұрын
Target sells recycled bath tissue & it's great! Unfortunately, it's packaged in plastic, but it's store drop off recyclable plastic. I suppose that plastic is most protective.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 11 күн бұрын
yeah makes sense. I love a local (ish) option!
@shaunaburton7136 17 күн бұрын
That’s true about the bidet cold water attachment. Hot water would not come automatically.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
right! it's kinda a waste!
@haddadch1 17 күн бұрын
Honestly after a couple uses I got used to the cold water. It was shocking at first but you definitely get used to it quickly.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 16 күн бұрын
@@haddadch1 interesting!
@findingagain 17 күн бұрын
Emma, have you ever given deodorant salt stones a try? Some small brands (and I think maybe also Lush) also offer deodorant bars. It can be a bit messy, but may also be an option for folks who have been using the glass deo and want to separate from cycling through packaging even more.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
Haven't tried either! But i WOULD Try either haha
@vegemitegirl1971 13 күн бұрын
I changed to an epilator for shaving several years ago. Maintain it and even a cheap one will last for years.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 13 күн бұрын
good to know!
@vegemitegirl1971 13 күн бұрын
Just a warning about reusable pads. Do not wear them when flying. I've been flagged when going through airport security scanners. It's the press studs which holds them in place which triggers the scanner. Because of this, I will use single use pads for travel. Buying 1 pack of panty liners a year is not going to upset me as much as having TSA question me.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 13 күн бұрын
omg great tip that is WILD!
@ciannacoleman5125 13 сағат бұрын
I like the idea of toothpaste tabs but a tube of paste (Toms or David’s) will last 6+mos so I can’t justify the high cost of tabs even to try out. I like my bamboo brush but haven’t yet tried a plastic free bristle one. I switched over to a wooden hairbrush and it was the BEST choice for my hair plus plastic free. I swap back and forth between Earthling bars and commercial curly hair products, it depends on my mood but much like toothpaste it takes about 6+ mos to use up a bottle of shampoo (I’ve gotten down to 1 wash a week regularly and occasionally 2) so I am not feeling guilty about it lol.
@Domsfun 13 күн бұрын
Geo Organics is available in toothpaste tabs, powder and mouthwash in Australia/ Oceania. Might be available in other countries. Haven’t tried the toothpaste but have checked the ingredients list and it’s a good option. If your sodium sensitive check all ingredients online from all companies brands and don’t give kids adult toothpaste. There are also chemicals band in the US and Europe that aren’t banned in other countries including Australia. Toms of maines original formula is one of those. Can’t remember the name will need to look it up. Under no circumstances is that toothpaste to be given to children. Bi-carb soda/ sodium bicarbonate/ bicarbonate soda (food grade) is a common ingredient that’s safe and whitens teeth and freshens breath try to get something with this. Also check abrasiveness on some aluminium foil (you can save some for this purpose) it shouldn’t be too abrasive this will help you choose a toothpaste that’s not damaging to your teeth. You can also read all the ingredients and what those chemicals are online to make an informed decision for you before you purchase. A good brand will be transparent about the ingredients. Sorry for the bombardment.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 13 күн бұрын
good to know! thanks for the info :)
@tainoaquarian8320 17 күн бұрын
I think it’s like.. fluoride flooding water systems, where it’s had a history of findings of already existing.. so I’m searching to weigh the issue too.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
hmmm interesting?
@maddythelion 15 күн бұрын
I have sensitive teeth and I'm also sensitive to SLS which is in most toothpastes, so literally the only one I can use is Sensodyne. I tried toothpaste tabs and got on fine with them but after a few weeks my tooth sensitivity started coming back so I had to go back to Sensodyne which was disappointing from an eco perspective! 😕
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 14 күн бұрын
how interesting! gotta do what you gotta do tho!
@kimberlyB2116 16 күн бұрын
There are a few brands I use that are 100% recycled toilet paper. Yes they do come in a plastic wrap, but they are more affordable for me. Kroger sells Simple Truth 100% Recycled. Target sells EverSpring 100% Recycled. And if you have a Whole Foods their 365 brand has 100% Recycled Toilet Paper. Hope this helps anyone who wants to try to be better but can't break the bank.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 16 күн бұрын
good to know!
@sustainfem 16 күн бұрын
Oh, I didn't know that these were available in the supermarket. Will have to check mine out.
@chereedmeyer 17 күн бұрын
What you recommend for ear cleaners? I feel like I have made all of the eco-friendly swaps that I can except for the ear cleaners. Thanks
@trilobit4640 16 күн бұрын
you can use a mimikaki stick, it's spoon-shaped and made of bamboo. there are also silicon swabs. i've never used either so i can't recommend anything :)
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 16 күн бұрын
@@trilobit4640 yes love this swap!
@kayleemcelveen5821 17 күн бұрын
I buy my recycled toilet paper from TRADER JOE'S 😅 Also, have you tried the reusable silicone floss? It looks really interesting 👀
@DerKommasar 17 күн бұрын
Never heard of silicone floss?? 😮
@aimee9878 17 күн бұрын
Reusable toilet paper is only used to wipe pee.
@aimee9878 17 күн бұрын
Gross 🤢.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
omg silicone floss? Checking out asap
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
@@aimee9878 it's not gross! and the commenter said RECYCYLED!
@samanthaanngraham3130 17 күн бұрын
i had the same issue with Quip and my tight teeth. i even tried wrapping the floss a couple times around each end, which was a bit time consuming and made the floss stay taut a little longer than just pinching the single strand. i also noticed the same issue as you with the natural floss breaking easily with my right teeth😞
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 16 күн бұрын
it's difficult over here hahaha
@alicialacroix 16 күн бұрын
There with you! I use the Orthomechanics Easy Flosser. It uses more floss per use than quip, but it stays in place really well! I've never had to use more than one piece of floss in one flossing session. I don't think the packaging was zero waste, but I've had it for 3 years with no issues whatsoever!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 16 күн бұрын
@@alicialacroix need to check it out!
@alicialacroix 16 күн бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist oops it's Orthomechanic singular (no s at the end)
@alicialacroix 16 күн бұрын
Also I use Glide floss with it (not zero waste but I need it - tight teeth like you said). I just take the floss roll out of the Glide container and pop it into the Easy Flosser
@amber4759 15 күн бұрын
I love toothpaste powder
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 14 күн бұрын
there's always a swap for everyone!
@amber4759 14 күн бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist exactly
@shaunaburton7136 17 күн бұрын
Seventh generation has recycled toilet paper. It’s about 3 times the cost of regular toilet paper but it works ok.
@DerKommasar 17 күн бұрын
I like using Seventh Generation products. You can typically find them in most stores
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
WOAH! why so expensibe? wild!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
@@DerKommasar yes very accessible!
@freakwithafaceYO 16 күн бұрын
Seventh Generation is owned by Unilever 😢
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 16 күн бұрын
@@freakwithafaceYO yeah that's why I don't recommend them
@DerKommasar 17 күн бұрын
Native deodorant never works for me 😭 maybe a small smell reduction, but almost nothing. Ethique deodorant actually works for me?? Well, off and on, to some extent. At least it works better for me than Native. I want to like Native so bad!
@kleptomelly 17 күн бұрын
I wish one of the eco-friendly brands would make a fragrance free antiperspirant. I don't care for deodorants as much and would really like a brand that is also Cruelty-free with eco-friendly packaging.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
I need to try Ethique!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
@@kleptomelly for sure!
@DerKommasar 17 күн бұрын
@@kleptomelly don't like the feeling of sweat? My first time wearing deodorant was so unnerving! So I get it. It's a really odd feeling the sweat drip down! 🤢😱 Lol
@mollyhanna9783 15 күн бұрын
Native used to work for me until unilever bought them and changed the ingredients! Ethique was fine but I found their solid deodorant bars hard for me to use. I like Humble currently and they come in both plastic and compostable paper stick forms!
@aimee9878 17 күн бұрын
How to afford this stuff?
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
Check out my series on how much money these swaps can save you! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qs2ToJapsK_In5c.html Yes, they're pricey up front, but they can save hundreds over your lifetime. Other free ways to make your bathroom zero waste: save energy: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mZZoetunrs7Pd58.html save water: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fsWHdLuhupO-g6c.html recycle bathroom items compost bathroom items use what you have
@DerKommasar 17 күн бұрын
I find when you buy less/use less/reuse overall, it leaves more room in the budget for higher priced more ethical items. Personally.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 17 күн бұрын
@@DerKommasar yes so true!
@ciannacoleman5125 13 сағат бұрын
You are also swapping out as needed. I have found that swapping these items as I used up my existing ones it has been about the same cost. But also most people are using way more than is actually necessary, for example I use a bottle of shampoo over 6+ mos but my fiancé uses the same bottle of shampoo (with way shorter hair) in like 2mos. The only pricy swap I made was reusable pads and underwear but it was very worth it.
@chelseashurmantine8153 16 күн бұрын
I really don’t like these types of videos because they’re just another type of consumption. I wish you’d talk about how to take real ACTION. Like how to leave comments on pipeline projects, how to contact your mayor, or county commissioner, or whatever, about getting recycling and composting programs put in place.
@melissam4954 16 күн бұрын
Check out the rest of Emma's videos, she has a lot on how to reduce consumption and a fair bit on activism as well! I don't really see a problem with talking about swaps like this because we all need to use stuff like soap and toothbrushes, so why not make a more eco friendly choice?
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 16 күн бұрын
I DO talk about "real" action alllll over my socials. You should check out more than just one video. I KNOW and always say we can't buy ourselves out of the climate crisis but we all NEED TP and toothpaste so we might as well buy it sustainably instead of wastefully
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 16 күн бұрын
here are MANY action videos: * kzfaq.info/get/bejne/abqbZKSVsLa9k5c.html * kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e9Wnfqd81LypZok.html * kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbOkeMR7q7WZXYk.html * kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aa5oiamf1cy-omQ.html * kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btB5Y5uY1NurgIE.html * kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bt2Ui81-nNPXY2Q.html * kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mZZoetunrs7Pd58.html And this is just a FEW from KZfaq. I talk about so much activism on IG and TT you should follow me there since I post every single day instead of just once a week :)
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 16 күн бұрын
@@melissam4954 THANK YOU!!!!!!!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 16 күн бұрын
okay one more thing: voting with your dollar IS action. But I will leave you with this: don't judge someone (others, too) based off of one video. Check out my entire channel and other socials first and then judge me ;)
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