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Go Green With A Plastic-Free Morning Routine

waste-free bathroom routine

“Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.” – John Maxwell

We are all faced with choices on a daily basis and today is an opportunity to make a more eco-friendly choice. It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. Small swaps can make a big impact on the environment and one thing is for sure – doing something is better than doing nothing. In honor of plastic-free July, you are encouraged to join the go green movement with a plastic-free, eco-friendly bathroom morning routine. Next to the perfectly brewed cup of coffee, it’s the best way to start your day!

Plastic free sustainable swap natural deodorant and plastic free razor

Lookin’ Good And Smellin’ Good While Doin’ Good For The Planet!

Just like protecting the planet, personal hygiene is extremely important. So the first thing you’ll want to do is shower and shave. Before you start to lather, rinse and repeat, you’ll want to have these plastic-free, zero-waste bathroom products on hand. From soap, shampoo and conditioner to razors and shaving accessories, we’ve got you covered and clean while going green.

Plant-Based Kind Body Lather Paper Soaps – $8.00

Refillable Vegan Shampoo – Citrus Lavender – ON SALE for just $24.00

Refillable Vegan Conditioner – Citrus Lavender – ON SALE for just $24.00

Natural Eucalyptus Shave Soap – $12.00

Stainless Steel Flagship Butterfly Razor – $29.99

Replacement 10 Blade Razor Packs – $2.50

  • 20 pack of KindLather brand Plant-based biodegradable unscented paper soaps for hands, body and shave in recycled paper packaging displayed on white rocks.
  • Plaine Products Citrus Lavender shampoo in refillable aluminum 16oz bottle with pump
  • Albatross brand environmentally friendly Eucalyptus Shave Soap in travel tin with lid off.

So Fresh And So Green Green

You’ve got your signature scent and everyone always notices how amazing you smell. But the fact that so many deodorants and colognes on the market are filled with plastics and chemicals just plain stinks. Lucky for you, we’ve got some eco-friendly, plastic-free bathroom swaps that are a breath of fresh air – and better for it, too. 

Aluminum Free Grapefruit & Orange Deodorant (Travel Size) – $6.50

Organic Beeswax & Baking Soda Deodorant – Pine – ON SALE for just $10.50

Solid Cologne Balm Tin – Sea – $13.00

  • Green and Gorgeous eco friendly baking soda free natural eucalyptus mint deodorant stick in recycled floral packaging held in hand.
  • Lovett Sundries brand pine scented deodorant in a cardboard tube; made with coconut oil, arrowroot powder, baking soda, and beeswax
  • Duke Cannon brand environmentally friendly solid cologne in Sea - Naval Supremacy scent stored in metal tin.

Brush Up On Your Eco-Friendly Habits

The Dirt brand green bamboo toothbrush, all natural Super Mint tooth powder, and biodegradable silk floss.

Now it’s time to take care of those pearly whites. Brushing your teeth at the start of each day is a healthy habit not to be skipped. Those recommended two-minutes of teeth cleaning can become an eco-friendly choice. If you’re looking for another reason to smile, getting rid of morning breath and unnecessary wasteful products should do the trick. Give these plastic-free, low-waste bathroom alternatives a try.

Biodegradable Bamboo Toothbrush – $7.95

We also have the family covered with a Bamboo Toothbrush Set Of 4 – $19.95

Aluminum Tube Natural Toothpaste Peppermint – $8.00

Zero-Waste Toothpaste Tablets With Travel Tin – $15.98

Bonus: Check out this eco-friendly floss

  • Four earth friendly Natboo brand biodegradable round bamboo toothbrush with white and black tip pictured side by side with green floral decor surrounding them.
  • Zero-Waste Toothpaste tablets displayed below a sustainable reusable tin container next to large compostable bag of toothpaste tablets, made by Unpaste brand.
  • David's USA brand sustainable peppermint flavored aluminum toothpaste tube with a small silver metal toothpaste turnkey with green succulent plant flowing into the photo. Environmental Working Group logo stamped in display above toothpaste tube.

Get Primped And Go Plastic-Free

Last but not least is the all important hair and makeup. You deserve to feel confident when you walk out the door. To look at your reflection in the mirror and feel comfortable in your skin and proud of your eco-friendly choices. It’s time to face the facts (pun intended) and make these easy, plastic-free bathroom swaps. Checking out these zero-waste makeup brands is an attractive place to start. 

Bamboo Hair Comb – $5.99

Bamboo Hairbrush (Travel Size) – $6.99

Natural Hair Styling Cream – $9.00

Organic Hair Ties – $15.00

Vegan Lip Gloss Large – Sugar Plum – $7.00

  • All natural Lovett Sundries brand hair styling cream in a reusable tin container
  • Female with long blonde hair using a green colored eco friendly Kooshoo brand plastic-free organic hair tie to hold up ponytail.
  • Juniperseed Mercantile brand vegan lip gloss with a sugar plum tint; in a recyclable or compostable package

Eco-Friendly Storage For All Your Plastic-Free Goodies

Once you’ve stocked up on your greater and greener eco-friendly bathroom products, you’ll need a place to keep it all. This Reclaimed Inner Tube Elliott Large Dopp Kit Bag is both stylish and sustainable. Calling all the ladies! You’ll adore this Recycled Sail Cosmetic Bag. Disclaimer: This nautical themed bag is not completely plastic-free, but it is recycled and it DOES prevent used textile waste. The takeaway from all of this is 1) Small plastic-free swaps make a big difference and 2) Implementing a go-green, eco-friendly bathroom routine is the first step toward reducing your ecological footprint.

  • Large dopp kit by Alchemy Goods shown with open zipper; can hold many toiletry items for your travel needs.
  • View of small dopp kit from above to show red zipper and red interior lining.
  • Interior view of Sea Bags brand cosmetic bag with zipper and red interior liner; made from recycled sailcloth and spinnaker cloth.
  • Sea Bags brand cosmetic bag in blue with white anchor detail; made from recycled sailcloth and spinnaker cloth.