30 Steps to Another Way

The first step is to audit your bathroom so you know where you currently are and what changes you want to make. Make an inventory of all the products you use and whether they are currently in single-use plastic packaging, whether they contain microplastics or… Read more »

The Problem: palm oil, plastic bottles, harsh chemicals The Solution: solid bars, natural ingredients The surfactants (usually called sodium lauryl sulfate in the ingredients) in standard shampoo are often derived from oil palm, making them unsustainable for our rainforests as well as often unsuitable for… Read more »

The Problem: plastic bottles and containers, harsh chemicals, palm oil The Solution: solid bars, natural ingredients, refillable or recyclable packaging Try a facial soap bar instead of a chemical cleanser. Again, this may avoid harsh chemical palm-oil derived surfactants which can be troublesome for skin.… Read more »

The Problem: plastic coated tubes, plastic toothbrushes, microplastics The Solution: bamboo brushes, toothpaste tablets or jars Switch to a bamboo toothbrush or research closed loop electric toothbrush head recycling systems if you use the latter. Around 1 million plastic toothbrushes are thrown away in the… Read more »

The Problem: palm oil, plastic containers, harsh chemicals, microplastics, deforestation, disposables The Solution: solid bars, natural ingredients, recycled or refillable containers, reusables, recycled toilet paper Invest in a reusable safety razor. These will last you years and mean you don’t have to throw away plastic… Read more »

To help you to keep track of your progress to achieve the 30 steps to Another Way we have provided a checklist for the Bathroom CLICK HERE