Paper towel replacements (because they come wrapped in plastic): I picked up some disposable cotton towels (washable replacements for paper towels) from Eco Collective a few days ago. $38 for a 12-pack, which would also buy me 35-65 rolls of paper towels. If only they came wrapped in paper - jeez!
Personal care products: this is going to be a tough one. Thom and I browsed PCC Natural Market in Ballard, and they have bulk all sorts of things, as does Eco Collective. But there is no problem with personal care products... as long as your brand loyalty is pretty low...
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PCC market has bulk personal care items - you just have to buy their reusable containers (or bring ones of the same size with you). There are various body oils, soaps, and scented bath salts. I was wondering about the dishwashing soap myself, but I suppose any refillable liquid soap would do (not too perfumey, though) |
Eco Collective has refillable shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, etc. I felt bad about the big plastic jugs underneath, though.
But we are set for toothpaste now. It's really hard to find toothpaste in metal containers anymore, although Tom's of Maine used to make it (plastic caps though). Most of the natural toothpastes at PCC come in plastic tubes. But we found a solution!
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| I got myself a bamboo toothbrush, that comes in 100% biodegradable packaging - the plastic wrapper is plant-based (unfortunately the bristles are recyclable nylon) "Crush Brush" are tablets that you crush into powder with your teeth and then put a wet toothbrush in your mouth - it fizzes up a little, and is an unexpected sensation, but afterward it feels very clean! |
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