Everything you need to know about zero waste bathroom swaps from reusable TP to makeup and more!

[@PlaineProducts]

So honored to be part of your low-waste shower routine.. and did you say FAVORITE shampoo + conditioner?! 🥹😭💙 Thank you Emma!!!

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

ALWAYS!! YES literally my fav!!! It's so soft, works so well, and it doesn't get more zero waste than refills :) Thank YOU!!

[@angesoie]

my absolute favorite as well ❤🎉

[@damnbro_idc]

Honestly I had such bad shopping habits in my mid to late teens, I am still using up unopened shampoo and bodywash products.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

wow!! But for real, the most eco thing you can do is use that up, good work!

[@magadiendor]

Great video Emma! Also I love your hair color!!

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

yayyyy thank you so much :)

[@noushkab.d.2024]

I would add maybe saving water? (the gray water bucket method) I have a ton of plants so it really helps with water usage here! 😄

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

yes for sure this was just swaps to buy but there are so many habits you can implement!

[@shaunaburton7136]

That’s true about the bidet cold water attachment. Hot water would not come automatically.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

right! it's kinda a waste!

[@haddadch1]

Honestly after a couple uses I got used to the cold water. It was shocking at first but you definitely get used to it quickly.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

@@haddadch1 interesting!

[@vegemitegirl1971]

Just a warning about reusable pads. Do not wear them when flying. I've been flagged when going through airport security scanners. It's the press studs which holds them in place which triggers the scanner. Because of this, I will use single use pads for travel. Buying 1 pack of panty liners a year is not going to upset me as much as having TSA question me.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

omg great tip that is WILD!

[@celecha]

I never got into shaving because I've always used an epilator or just tweezers. Takes a bit more time, but I feel like they're more effective than shaving~

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

interesting!

[@JorjaaSalisbury]

I have just found your channel and I love it!

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

welcome :) thank you so much!!

[@findingthebroom]

love the hair!

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

yayyyy thank you!

[@DomChic]

Target sells recycled bath tissue & it's great! Unfortunately, it's packaged in plastic, but it's store drop off recyclable plastic. I suppose that plastic is most protective.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

yeah makes sense. I love a local (ish) option!

[@jmunnie00]

For deodorant, you can use AHA or BHA toners or serums. You can use a few drops or sprays of skincare products that have these as the main active ingredients. I have had success with salycitic acid toner pads like Stridex but I'm moving to make less waste by either pouring some salycitic acid toner into a small spray bottle that I already have. Or, for a more sustainable option, I could use an acid from The Ordinary (they sell acid serums in glass bottles with glass pipettes). Salycitic acid goes into your pores to kill bacteria, not just surface bacteria, so using it twice a day keeps me stink free. Lume deodorant uses majestic acid, but you could just get a man epic acid serum from The Ordinary and skip most of the plastic.

[@jmunnie00]

Mandelic acid, not majestic (autocorrect), although maybe you'll find it majestic lol.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

cool!

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

hahaha thanks! I was a bit confused haha

[@vegemitegirl1971]

I changed to an epilator for shaving several years ago. Maintain it and even a cheap one will last for years.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

good to know!

[@tainoaquarian]

Looking for any/ all options of bamboo toothbrush PLUS plastic-free bristles.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

right it's hard!

[@maddythelion]

I have sensitive teeth and I'm also sensitive to SLS which is in most toothpastes, so literally the only one I can use is Sensodyne. I tried toothpaste tabs and got on fine with them but after a few weeks my tooth sensitivity started coming back so I had to go back to Sensodyne which was disappointing from an eco perspective! 😕

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

how interesting! gotta do what you gotta do tho!

[@kcavance1]

I would definitely check out products with xylitol and or nano-hydroxyapatite for your teeth. Better than fluoride in my perspective. Can you send a link on the coconut crush shampoo bar, I can’t find it.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

I would love some sources on those ingredients if you have them! Otherwise i'm going to trust my dentist... Here is the coconut crush :) the-coconut-crush-2.myshopify.com/

[@Domsfun]

Geo Organics is available in toothpaste tabs, powder and mouthwash in Australia/ Oceania. Might be available in other countries. Haven’t tried the toothpaste but have checked the ingredients list and it’s a good option. If your sodium sensitive check all ingredients online from all companies brands and don’t give kids adult toothpaste. There are also chemicals band in the US and Europe that aren’t banned in other countries including Australia. Toms of maines original formula is one of those. Can’t remember the name will need to look it up. Under no circumstances is that toothpaste to be given to children. Bi-carb soda/ sodium bicarbonate/ bicarbonate soda (food grade) is a common ingredient that’s safe and whitens teeth and freshens breath try to get something with this. Also check abrasiveness on some aluminium foil (you can save some for this purpose) it shouldn’t be too abrasive this will help you choose a toothpaste that’s not damaging to your teeth. You can also read all the ingredients and what those chemicals are online to make an informed decision for you before you purchase. A good brand will be transparent about the ingredients. Sorry for the bombardment.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

good to know! thanks for the info :)

[@lilygoht]

That's so true about the soap. I literally live above a soap company 😂

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

alwways fun to try new and small brands!

[@ssedarius]

Great video! ❤

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

THANK YOU!!!

[@samanthaanngraham3130]

i had the same issue with Quip and my tight teeth. i even tried wrapping the floss a couple times around each end, which was a bit time consuming and made the floss stay taut a little longer than just pinching the single strand. i also noticed the same issue as you with the natural floss breaking easily with my right teeth😞

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

it's difficult over here hahaha

[@alicialacroix]

There with you! I use the Orthomechanics Easy Flosser. It uses more floss per use than quip, but it stays in place really well! I've never had to use more than one piece of floss in one flossing session. I don't think the packaging was zero waste, but I've had it for 3 years with no issues whatsoever!

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

@@alicialacroix need to check it out!

[@alicialacroix]

@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist oops it's Orthomechanic singular (no s at the end)

[@alicialacroix]

Also I use Glide floss with it (not zero waste but I need it - tight teeth like you said). I just take the floss roll out of the Glide container and pop it into the Easy Flosser

[@tainoaquarian]

I think it’s like.. fluoride flooding water systems, where it’s had a history of findings of already existing.. so I’m searching to weigh the issue too.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

hmmm interesting?

[@mikdanger]

I went to the quip website, but I don't see the floss pick! Only the refills for it!

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

UGH NO!!! Maybe they're sold out??

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

wait here it is, they changed the design I thnk?? www.getquip.com/products/gold-metal-refillable-floss-string

[@mikdanger]

@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist omg, I will win your favor and marry you. Thank you so much, I am so dumb. Lol

[@kcavance1]

I would definitely check out products with xylitol and or nano-hydroxyapatite for your teeth. Better than fluoride in my perspective

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

I would love some sources on those ingredients if you have them! Otherwise i'm going to trust my dentist...

[@chereedmeyer]

What you recommend for ear cleaners? I feel like I have made all of the eco-friendly swaps that I can except for the ear cleaners. Thanks

[@trilobit4640]

you can use a mimikaki stick, it's spoon-shaped and made of bamboo. there are also silicon swabs. i've never used either so i can't recommend anything :)

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

@@trilobit4640 yes love this swap!

[@JenM420]

I also live a environmentally friendly lifestyle. It's nice to know others do too. Cloth paper products including toilet paper, vegan, reusable shopping bags, barefoot lifestyle. I'm in the minority and I just wish all humans would adopt the desire to be environmentally friendly.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

yay there are so many of us! Happy to have you here on the channel :)

[@ciannacoleman5125]

I like the idea of toothpaste tabs but a tube of paste (Toms or David’s) will last 6+mos so I can’t justify the high cost of tabs even to try out. I like my bamboo brush but haven’t yet tried a plastic free bristle one. I switched over to a wooden hairbrush and it was the BEST choice for my hair plus plastic free. I swap back and forth between Earthling bars and commercial curly hair products, it depends on my mood but much like toothpaste it takes about 6+ mos to use up a bottle of shampoo (I’ve gotten down to 1 wash a week regularly and occasionally 2) so I am not feeling guilty about it lol.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

I agree about tabs!

[@kimberlyB2116]

There are a few brands I use that are 100% recycled toilet paper. Yes they do come in a plastic wrap, but they are more affordable for me. Kroger sells Simple Truth 100% Recycled. Target sells EverSpring 100% Recycled. And if you have a Whole Foods their 365 brand has 100% Recycled Toilet Paper. Hope this helps anyone who wants to try to be better but can't break the bank.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

good to know!

[@sustainfem]

Oh, I didn't know that these were available in the supermarket. Will have to check mine out.

[@kayleemcelveen5821]

I buy my recycled toilet paper from TRADER JOE'S 😅 Also, have you tried the reusable silicone floss? It looks really interesting 👀

[@DerKommasar]

Never heard of silicone floss?? 😮

[@aimeeseek]

Reusable toilet paper is only used to wipe pee.

[@aimeeseek]

Gross 🤢.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

omg silicone floss? Checking out asap

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

@@aimeeseek it's not gross! and the commenter said RECYCYLED!

[@shaunaburton7136]

Seventh generation has recycled toilet paper. It’s about 3 times the cost of regular toilet paper but it works ok.

[@DerKommasar]

I like using Seventh Generation products. You can typically find them in most stores

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

WOAH! why so expensibe? wild!

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

@@DerKommasar yes very accessible!

[@freakwithafaceYO]

Seventh Generation is owned by Unilever 😢

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

@@freakwithafaceYO yeah that's why I don't recommend them

[@DerKommasar]

Native deodorant never works for me 😭 maybe a small smell reduction, but almost nothing. Ethique deodorant actually works for me?? Well, off and on, to some extent. At least it works better for me than Native. I want to like Native so bad!

[@kleptomelly]

I wish one of the eco-friendly brands would make a fragrance free antiperspirant. I don't care for deodorants as much and would really like a brand that is also Cruelty-free with eco-friendly packaging.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

I need to try Ethique!

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

@@kleptomelly for sure!

[@DerKommasar]

@@kleptomelly don't like the feeling of sweat? My first time wearing deodorant was so unnerving! So I get it. It's a really odd feeling the sweat drip down! 🤢😱 Lol

[@mollyhanna9783]

Native used to work for me until unilever bought them and changed the ingredients! Ethique was fine but I found their solid deodorant bars hard for me to use. I like Humble currently and they come in both plastic and compostable paper stick forms!

[@aimeeseek]

How to afford this stuff?

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

Check out my series on how much money these swaps can save you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpjGnmaugK6XpcU Yes, they're pricey up front, but they can save hundreds over your lifetime. Other free ways to make your bathroom zero waste: save energy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWGbeKusfs2efc0 save water: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpC6coumipKNidU recycle bathroom items compost bathroom items use what you have

[@DerKommasar]

I find when you buy less/use less/reuse overall, it leaves more room in the budget for higher priced more ethical items. Personally.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

@@DerKommasar yes so true!

[@ciannacoleman5125]

You are also swapping out as needed. I have found that swapping these items as I used up my existing ones it has been about the same cost. But also most people are using way more than is actually necessary, for example I use a bottle of shampoo over 6+ mos but my fiancé uses the same bottle of shampoo (with way shorter hair) in like 2mos. The only pricy swap I made was reusable pads and underwear but it was very worth it.

[@amber4759]

I love toothpaste powder

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

there's always a swap for everyone!

[@amber4759]

@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist exactly

[@chelseashurmantine8153]

I really don’t like these types of videos because they’re just another type of consumption. I wish you’d talk about how to take real ACTION. Like how to leave comments on pipeline projects, how to contact your mayor, or county commissioner, or whatever, about getting recycling and composting programs put in place.

[@melissam4954]

Check out the rest of Emma's videos, she has a lot on how to reduce consumption and a fair bit on activism as well! I don't really see a problem with talking about swaps like this because we all need to use stuff like soap and toothbrushes, so why not make a more eco friendly choice?

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

I DO talk about "real" action alllll over my socials. You should check out more than just one video. I KNOW and always say we can't buy ourselves out of the climate crisis but we all NEED TP and toothpaste so we might as well buy it sustainably instead of wastefully

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

here are MANY action videos: * kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYXOYnSagLWMmcU * kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6DafHeBpLt4bLc * kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX7XdpSAe7RoY7c * kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXmbh3mkpcuNqJI * kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpusYWudpNp6hq8 * kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqjHiZ2DbNKmaZI * kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWGbeKusfs2efc0 And this is just a FEW from KZbin. I talk about so much activism on IG and TT you should follow me there since I post every single day instead of just once a week :)

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

@@melissam4954 THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

okay one more thing: voting with your dollar IS action. But I will leave you with this: don't judge someone (others, too) based off of one video. Check out my entire channel and other socials first and then judge me ;)