Every Year Millions of people all around the world are partaking in plastic free July by replacing their daily plastics with single use plastics. Did you know it would make life so much easier if you used products you own from home? One place you would be surprised to find that you can use your own products from home is your very own bathroom!
Many products used on a daily basis in our own homes such as shampoo, razors, tooth brushes and skincare products are made up of non recyclable plastics and are used by millions of people around the world. So if you are actually going to participate in plastic free july and you actually want to make a difference in recycling then how about you start in the place you least expect to? Your own bathroom!
H2O Pure Blue have a huge range of products that can help you to lessen the amount of plastic you use whether that be in the form of re-usable water bottles or even other household products.
Plastic is everywhere. It has found its way into everyday life and made everything more convenient. Most of it is single use and thrown away within minutes of being used.
Once it’s thrown away that’s when the problem begins. Plastic can take hundreds of years to break down and in the process it can turn into harmful microplastics which end up in our oceans and waterways. Animals can mistake it for food and it’s also filling up landfills that are reaching capacity worldwide.
Plastic free July is not about being perfect, it’s about being purposeful with the plastic we do use and finding ways to switch single-use plastics with long term reusable products.
It’s about millions of people making a small change and making waves
First off, go to your own bathroom, and observe.
Now try and count the number of plastic things that you see
Are just some of the plastic things we throw away nearly everyday and pollute our oceans with. The good news is that most of them have eco-friendly alternatives that will not only help our environment, but ourselves!
Replace Your Plastic Water Bottles With a Reusable Bottle
As we all know, water is a necessity, which is why us residents in Dubai carry around with us at least one plastic water bottle during our daily morning commute to work,the gym, and errands.
With high quality stainless steel you can always have cold water with you while helping to decrease the amount of plastic water bottles going into our landfills. It will even help remind you to drink more water throughout your day! Invest in yourself and the world around you with H2O pure blue reusable insulated water bottles.
Upgrade your toothbrush
Some alternatives to tooth brushes that are eco-friendly are:
Whenever you buy a tooth brush it is most likely going to be a new plastic one that no one else bought before.
Choose Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
Many companies are creating shampoo and conditioner bars for different hair types and needs.
There are even some that specifically make bars for ethnic hair types or hair that has been treated with chemicals.
Shampoo and conditioner bars in general are great for both you and the environment and are an amazing alternative.
While disposable razors may be convenient, they do contribute large percentages of single-use plastics.
One could replace their disposable razors by using a manual safety razor or a metal razor with replaceable blades that can be used multiple times.
The advantages of these razors:
Although they are more expensive than a disposable shaver, you will actually save money because they last longer.
Switch to Bar Soap
Most liquid soaps are bought in plastic bottles that are thrown away when the soap is gone
The bar of soap is wrapped in paper or cardboard, which can be recycled
In addition, there are other advantages to buying bar soap, such as
Modern bar soaps often have moisturizing properties that are good for the skin and make them more eco-friendly.
Make the Most of Refillable Products
Many personal care and beauty brands have started to provide the option of making everyday products refillable.
Products offered as refillable include:
Instead of throwing away the old plastic bottle of your favourite hand soap, you can just make sure you have your own bottle that you put in the refilling stations at stores.
Several stores in Dubai have started to allow customers to do this in order to avoid having to put out unnecessary plastic packaging.
Replace Single-Use Cotton Products
Cotton buds, facial wipes, and cotton buds that are used to remove makeup are single-use products that tend to be disposed of after only one use.
Instead,
This way you cut down on waste while also saving money in the long run!
Organise Sustainably
When it comes to organising your bathroom, you do not need to get plastic storage bins and other unsustainable organisational products.
Rather, you should invest in long-lasting storage equipment made from the following materials:
This way, you reduce plastic waste, as such products are durable and can last for decades.
Moreover, being able to make thoughtful purchases will also help reduce one’s plastic footprint.
One of the best ways to prevent plastic waste is to ask a set of questions before making a purchase.
Is the product wrapped in recyclable materials?
Do they offer refills for the products?
Can you buy the larger pack of the same product in order to reduce the number of plastic products you buy?
Is there an alternative option for the one you are considering that you can throw away after using?
Asking these questions itself proves to the companies that you care about the planet and that they should be able to reduce their waste.
One of the biggest misconceptions about living a more eco-friendly life is that you have to
throw away your old possessions and replace them with more eco-friendly products.
The most sustainable thing one can do is to use their products until they are completely worn out and then replace them with products that are reusable or plastic free.
This is much more sustainable,
Dubai is steadily evolving as an environmentally-conscious area, and because of this, not only is the environment improving, but also the popular culture of the area.
Both individuals and big companies are becoming increasingly mindful of their impact on the environment.
Moreover, companies are making it easier for everybody to reduce their impact on the environment by providing many options to refill and buy other things that areeco-friendly.
While there is a lot to sustainability, and an endless amount of things to stop using,your skincare products are only one part of it.
Something as simple as a reusable water bottle can be essential to your everyday life
Especially with the heat of Dubai, it is important to stay hydrated, and most importantly to reduce your use of plastic.
Which is why we love having an insulated, yet eco-friendly, reusable bottle to keep our drinks cold when they need to be, and hot when they need to be. We also love having a reusable water bottle because it helps us stay on track with reducing our plastic consumption.
From the team here at H2O Pure Blue, we appreciate not only the importance of having access to safe and healthy water, but also the importance of leading an eco-friendly lifestyle. That’s why we’re offering our premium reusable water bottles
Whether it be your office, the gym, school, or anywhere else, we’ve got your back.
Plastic Free July is all about making those small changes that lead to big differences in the health of our world.
It begins in a place you visit at least twice each day, your bathroom, as we take small steps towards reducing your plastic consumption by simply swapping some of those plastics for a more sustainable alternative.
A sustainable and reusable water bottle, bamboo toothbrush, shampoo bar, and a refillable soap dispenser are just a few of the swaps you can make to reduce the amount of plastic you consume.
These are just a few of the ways you can turn your bathroom into a hotbed of revolutionary change for the better of your local community and the world.
As you participate in #PlasticFreeJuly this year, open your medicine cabinet and find which swaps you can make to reduce your plastic consumption and see which plastic products you’d be willing to part with.
