Switch to bar soap, shampoo bars, and solid products

Replace liquid soap in plastic bottles with bar soap ($3-5). Replace plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles with shampoo bars ($8-15) that last as long as 2-3 bottles. Solid alternatives also exist for deodorant, dish soap, and laundry detergent.

Why It Works

Bathroom products are a major source of plastic waste. The average person discards 12 shampoo bottles per year. Solid products eliminate the bottle entirely, last longer per unit, and are lighter to transport (reducing shipping emissions).

Tips

• Ethique, HiBar, and Lush are popular shampoo bar brands
• Shampoo bars require an adjustment period — give it 2-3 washes for your hair to adapt
• Store bars on a well-draining soap dish to extend their life
• Solid deodorant and toothpaste tablets are available in compostable packaging