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How Eco-Friendly is Your Bathroom?

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Six alternatives to your wasteful bathroom essentials

When you’re trying to make your lifestyle less wasteful, the products you regularly pose a bit of a tricky problem. We’re all dependent on them, and yet, they’re almost always wrapped in plastic and are meant to be disposed of. But things are changing. More and more of the essential products we use on a daily basis are being created in ways that are reusable, refillable, or less wasteful in general. Without further ado, here are 6 eco-friendly alternatives to the bathroom essentials you always use.

First alternative: The Leaf Razor. This reusable razor comes with blades that you can insert yourself. To further customize your shave, the Leaf’s design gives you the option of adding one to three blades. Its weighty, sleek handle can be used over and over; you just need to call in replacement blades when you run out.

Second alternative: The Last Swab. An alternative to the 1.5 billion single-use cotton swabs used around the world every day, it’s a reusable swab that’s made from an easy-to-clean nylon and silicone blend. It’s raised $880,000 on Kickstarter and counting, so, safe to say, people are all ears for this one.

Third alternative: Croon Cleansing Wipes. These soft microfiber rounds are an alternative to makeup removers or cleansing wipes. Just add water, and the superfine fabric will work to cleanse and exfoliate. They’re perfect for traveling with limited space for bottles and serums, and you can wash each one up to 200 times.

Fourth alternative: Dental Lace. Dental floss containers are notoriously difficult to recycle, but this one made of glass can be used again and again. Buy it once and order silk floss refills (that come in compostable packaging) when you’re running low.

Fifth alternative: byHumankind Deodorant. This natural deodorant comes in a refillable container that’s guaranteed to last forever, and $1 of every purchase goes toward removing plastic waste from the ocean.

Sixth alternative: All of New Zealand brand Ethique’s soaps come in plastic-free, recyclable packaging, work into a super satisfying lather, and will last you longer than the bottled soap. READ MORE

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Recycle Like a Pro

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5 rules that will help you be better at recycling

According to a recent study, a staggering 92 percent of Americans are unsure about what waste can be recycled, and what can’t be recycled. In order to make recycling easier and more effective, governments and big businesses will have to work together to reduce the amount of trash we produce while devising more responsible ways to dispose of it. In the meantime, there are five simple things we can do to be smarter about what we try to recycle.

First, we must know what to toss in the bin. The best practice is to keep it simple and focus on basic items: You can probably place plastic soda bottles and aluminum cans into your recycling bin, no matter where you live. Glass bottles, paper and cardboard are also fairly safe bets, though many communities require them to be separated from other recyclables. It’s also important to note that plastics with the “recycling symbol” stamped on them ? the triangle with the number in the middle ? aren’t necessarily recyclable. But if the plastic is rigid like you see in water bottles and detergent bottles, they’re most likely recyclable.

Second, realize what you can’t toss in the recycling bin. Most municipalities post their recycling rules online. You can look yours up by going to the website BeRecycled.org, which lets you enter your ZIP code and returns a list of local websites with official information. A general rule of thumb is that common items such as hoses and cords, plastic bags, propane tanks, needles and clothing should definitely not go into your household recycling.

Third, when recycling, do a quick cleaning. Try to empty or scrape as much food out of containers as possible. You can even rinse them out. If they’re too dirty, they can’t be recycled.

Fourth, don’t bag it. Unless you live in a place that requires you to secure your recyclables in plastic bags, keep them loose in the curbside bin.

Fifth, when in doubt, throw it out. If you’re not sure whether something can be recycled, don’t place it in your curbside bin. Yes, it might end up in a landfill. But that’s where it’d go if you tried to recycle it anyway. READ MORE

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The Sustainable Closet

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Here are 4 uncommon ways to make your wardrobe more eco-friendly

As you might already know, there are simple ways to make sure your wardrobe doesn’t contribute to the mass amounts of pollution created by the fashion industry. For instance, you can avoid fast fashion and buy second-hand clothes. You can also buy durable clothes that are sure to last. These steps to cleaning up your wardrobe are rather obvious, but there are few less commonly known tricks that can help you develop a more sustainable wardrobe. Here are four of them.

First, do the ’30 wears’ test. When faced with a potential new outfit, ask yourself if you’d wear it 30 times or more. If the answer is no, walk away. This will eliminate many of those special occasion outfits and shoes that have few opportunities to be re-worn and will push you toward more versatile, practical pieces.

Second tip: invest in trans-seasonal clothes. Clothes that can cross-seasonal boundaries are the most useful investment. Often this means simpler pieces, like jeans, tees, blazers, and classic dresses. Consider the climate when making decisions. If you live a cool, cloudy climate, don’t splurge on summery dresses that will fail the 30 wears test on an average year; buy what you know you’ll wear and whatever can be layered for more seasonally-appropriate dressing.

Third, have a working list of go-to brands. Assemble a list of go-to retailers (online or in store) where you can source key items; add to it as you discover new ones. By being more deliberate with your purchases, you can support brands that serve the environment rather than destroy it.

Lastly, adjust how you spend your money. Don’t think of shopping as a chance to splurge on something frivolous. Instead, see it as an investment in a staple piece that’s going to be worn and re-worn. In the end, you’ll save money on more expensive, sturdy jeans rather than buying several pairs over the years. READ MORE

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What to do with all those eggshells

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Turn your leftover eggshells into an all-natural fertilizer for your plants

You may not realize it, but the leftover eggshells from your sunny side up can help your garden grow greener and stronger. You see, eggshells are full of calcium, which is an essential plant nutrient, as well as other minerals. By fusing hot water and eggshells, you can make an eggshell tea (yum!) that can serve as an all-natural and inexpensive fertilizer for your houseplants or in the garden. So, you might ask, how exactly do you make eggshell tea fertilizer? It’s simple. In a large pot, boil a gallon of water and add 10 to 20 clean eggshells to it. Once it’s boiling, turn off the heat and allow the brew to sit overnight. The next morning, strain the tea and pour it on the plant’s soil. Your plants will contain more calcium and potassium afterward, which helps them thrive. For the best results, apply the eggshell tea once a week. READ MORE

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Sharks of the Graveyard

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Shipwrecks in the Atlantic are providing critical habitats for sand tiger sharks

Off the shores of North Carolina is a coastal region known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” In this area, hundreds of shipwrecks are lying in tatters on the ocean floor. Lately, scientists have started to notice that female tiger sharks have developed an affinity to these shipwrecks off the coast of North Carolina, coming back year after year to the same sunken ships. Although the scientists aren’t exactly sure of the exact reason that female sand tigers return to the shipwrecks, the findings reveal that shipwrecks could potentially be critical habitat for sand tigers sharks—which could lead to added protection to the “Graveyards of the Atlantic” in order to facilitate greater conservation success. READ MORE

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