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Check out your local zero-waste
stores for products, books, and ideas
about living a less wasteful life. Use
sturdy glass containers and refill
them with soaps, oils, etc. at refill stores near you
instead of buying plastic containers each time.
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DIY projects, like toothpaste: two tbsp baking
soda, two tbsp coconut oil, 10 drops of
peppermint oil, and store in a glass jar.
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Bar soap: shampoo, conditioner, and regular
soap are all available in bar form. Ditch the
plastic bottles! Be sure to check
the ingredients if you are also
avoiding synthetic perfumes,
parabens, and sulfates.
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Bamboo toothbrushes, bamboo brushes,
and sturdy soap holders, check!
Some Zero Waste
Stores in Hamburg
Stueckgut, Ohne Gedoens, Streubar,
Bio Lose, & Lavatara (Altona)
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Reusable makeup-remover cotton pads: make
these out of old towels or clothing. Check Google
for DIY instructions!
4Keep a bucket in your
shower for excess water
use; for example, while you
are waiting for the running water to warm up,
collect the extra water for your plants!
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Safety razors all the way! Don’t keep throwing out
plastic razors—invest in a safety razor and only
switch out the blade every few months.
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Use up your current plastic products before
switching to eco-friendly ones. You don’t have
to throw out all of your plastics products right
away! Use your products until they break or
cannot be repaired. Try to reuse them, recycle
them, or donate them before investing in
sustainable products.
8Use plastic-free 100% cotton menstrual
products or invest in a menstrual cup.
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Follow green tips and zero-waste accounts on
social media for inspiration:
@thezerowasteguide
@easy_green_tips
@ecotips._
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