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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Can You Go Plastic Free for a Month?

By Sydney Bennett
Plastic-Free July is a global movement aimed to reduce plastic in our homes and lifestyles. By encouraging families to swap out single-use plastics for alternatives, we can reduce the amount of waste & pollution we are putting into our world. 
From non-toxic bathroom and house cleaners to shampoos and conditioners, there are a plethora of alternatives available to reduce the amount of plastic in your home this July and beyond! 
Plastic-Free July
 
Vida Bars: Shampoo & Conditioner Bars ($30) 
Ditch the plastic and add salon-quality shampoo and conditioner bars to your shower routine.
  • Up to 65 uses per bar, each Vida Bar is equivalent to two to three bottles of traditional liquid shampoos. 
  • Handcrafted in the USA with natural ingredients
  • No harsh sulfates, silicones or drying alcohols
  • Founded by a proud Latina to help others show off their curls 

 

Plastic-Free July
Flirty Soap Co: All Natural Hand Soap ($17.95) 
All-natural hand soap with plant-based ingredients and recyclable, refillable glass bottles makes being environmentally friendly both fun and easy! 
  • 100% natural ingredients, with no chemicals for a luxurious hand washing experience 
  • Insta-worthy artwork designed by women artists for an aesthetically pleasing addition to your sink
  • Family & Women Owned Brand  

 

Plastic-Free July
 
Ditch the plastic body soap bottles and enjoy Reveka’s magnesium soap! Crafted with clean ingredients without preservatives or dyes, its rich lather makes it perfect for shampoo, soap, and shaving cream. 
  • It’s made with tea tree, peppermint, and shea butter and will hydrate your skin to the next level. 
  • Wrapped in biodegradable packaging, their soap is made with Magnesium Chloride from the Ancient Zechstein Seabed, Reveka’s soap is one of the best topical magnesiums out there. 
  • Benefits of topical magnesium include: Promote new tissue growth, Soothes the skin and makes it glow, Alleviate common skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis & acne

 

Plastic-Free July
Ambrosia Produce BagLeafy Greens Bag (best seller) ($27)
Keep your vegetables and fruits fresh longer and avoid plastic and microplastics with sustainable raw flax linen that is unbleached, machine washable, and manufactured in California
  • Their linen bags provide the air circulation and optimal humidity needed to add freshness to your produce
  • 1% for the Planet
  • Produce stays fresh for two weeks longer than its shelf life and won’t absorb microplastics as it would sitting in the plastic bags from the grocery
  • Made in USA

 

Plastic-Free July
FabTab ($23)
Not only is FabTab non-toxic, but they are non-plastic too! They are the ultimate eco-friendly cleaning brand from its packaging, right down to its ingredients. 
  • Plant-based ingredients
  • Offer cleaning solutions for the bathroom, kitchen, and hand soap, as well as bamboo clothes, coconut sponges, and more.
  • Kits include glass bottle with silicone sleeve for protection and cleaning tabs
  • From sourcing to delivery, they are raising the bar of eco-consciousness in cleaning products because they believe you deserve nothing but the best.

 

Plastic-Free July
This eco-friendly layer saves millions of tiny plastics from contaminating our ecosystems!
  • Spent coffee grounds are mixed and melted down with recycled plastic bottles to create the fibers for its innovative Baseline Midlayer. 
  • The result is a midlayer packed with features that are perfect for all outdoor adventures. 
  • Unlike other fleece garments, the Baseline does not shed microplastics when washed. 

 

Plastic-Free July
Head into summer with eco-friendly swimwear from India Blake, made from REPREVE®, a sustainable fabric created from 100% recycled materials, including plastic bottles.
  • Unlike conventional fabrics, its production offsets the use of new petroleum, emits fewer greenhouse gasses, and conserves water and energy in the process.
  • The pieces are as stunning as they are sustainable, bringing much-needed attention to consumers’ role in protecting and preserving our oceans. 
  • Designed and Made in the USA 
  • Women Owned

 

Plastic-Free July

The women’s Sculptive Collection is made from REPREVE®  – an innovative fabric made partly from recycled plastic bottles with the goal of maximizing your fitness routine and minimizing our impact on the planet.  
  • best-in-class product that delivers on feel, fit, durability, and value through its innovative fabrication sources – including bamboo and beechwood and proprietary production process
  • men’s and women’s collections are made for all the ways you move
  • Family-Owned

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