May 1 - May 31, 2021

Personal Care

Reduce and recycle with your personal care routine.

Take control over the waste you produce while taking care of your body. Find more sustainable choices for your bathroom, grooming and beauty routines.

Replace My Toothbrush

I will replace (___) of my household's plastic toothbrushes with recycled plastic, wood, or bamboo toothbrushes.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

The 5 Best Bamboo Toothbrushes
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Purchase Alternative Toothpaste

I will purchase toothpaste powder or toothpaste tabs in plastic-free packaging or make my own!
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ACTION RESOURCES:

My Plastic Free Life: How to make your own tooth powder

Zero Waste Toothpaste: 18 Plastic-Free Products to Sink Your Teeth Into
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Switch to a Plastic-Free Shave

I will replace my disposable plastic razors with a steel safety razor.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Groundswell: improve the environmental impact of your shaving routine

How to Shave With a Safety Razor (And Why You Should Consider Trying One)

Moisturizing Zero Waste Shaving Cream
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Have Waste-Free Periods

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads instead of a disposable option.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Menstrual Cupaholic

Reusable Cloth Pads: FAQs

Homemade Cloth Pads Tutorial and a Pattern

Low-Waste Periods
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Choose Plastic-Free Deodorant

I will use deodorant either from a plastic-free bar, tin or a jar or I will make my own.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Wellness Mama: How to Make Natural Deodorant

Going Zero Waste: Deodorant

7 Zero-Waste Natural Deodorant Options — And How to Make the Transition
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Use Plastic-Free Beauty Packaging

I will use beauty products that come in plastic-free packaging, refillable packaging or I will make my own makeup.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Going Zero Waste: 10 Zero-Waste Makeup Brands
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Reduce Makeup Use

I will simplify my cosmetic routine or reduce my use of cosmetics.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Easy 5-Minute Makeup Routine

Zero Waste Guide: Bathroom Section
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Practice Low-Waste Hair Care

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditioners with either a bar or refillable option.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Zero Waste Hair Care

Zero Waste Guide: Recipes for Personal Care Products
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Buy Reusable Bathroom Products

I will replace my [item] with a reusable [item] in the bathroom (e.g. disposable cups, makeup wipes and soap dispensers).
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Zero Waste Guide: Bathroom Section
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Collect My Contacts

I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Bausch Recycling Program FAQs
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