{"id":1953,"date":"2024-06-14T18:28:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T18:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gratefulhearthomeandgarden.com\/?p=1953"},"modified":"2024-06-14T18:28:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T18:28:57","slug":"low-waste-simple-living-bathroom-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gratefulhearthomeandgarden.com\/?p=1953","title":{"rendered":"Low Waste Simple Living Bathroom Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\">As a marine mammal biologist I am an eco-conscious person, I am dedicating my career to protecting these species and key to their survival is a healthy ocean environment. We all hear about the large patches of garbage in the ocean and I don&#8217;t want to contribute to that problem if I can help it! This year I&#8217;ve been exploring low or no waste bathroom solutions to cut back on how much I am throwing away. Here are just a few ideas to consider&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Homemade Makeup Remover<\/strong> &#8211; I&#8217;ve been making this for years (15+) and it&#8217;s still my favorite go to make-up remover. I use this on my eyes to take off eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara. I use my favorite toner for the rest of my face. You just need three simple ingredients&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">1 cup of distilled water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 teaspoon baby oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 tablespoons baby shampoo <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put all three ingredients into a mason jar or container and shake well. I like to pour a portion of the mixture into a small 3 oz. makeup bottle (small enough to pop in your travel bag if needed) and put the jar with the remaining remover under my bathroom sink for later use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bamboo Rounds<\/strong> &#8211; To use the above homemade makeup remover and my toner I was using two cotton rounds each day which comes out to 730 cotton rounds per year multipled by many many years. I finally found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07T8BVYGS?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">the BEST reusable makeup remover pads<\/mark><\/strong> <\/a>made from bamboo and they have over 40k 4.5 star reviews on Amazon. A 20 pack runs just $8.99 and they come with a washable bag so you can just pop them in the laundry at the end of the week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Toilet Paper<\/strong> &#8211; For several years now we have used Grove bamboo toilet paper which is made from 100% sustainable bamboo. Here is what Grove has to say about it&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Our Grove Co.\u2122 100% Tree-Free Toilet Paper is crafted from FSC\u00ae-Certified bamboo chips and packaged in recycled and recyclable cardboard boxes. And unlike traditional toilet paper, our pesticide-free and panda friendly bamboo regenerates just 3 months after harvesting, while trees take a staggering 20 years! With soft, strong, and thick 3-ply sheets, each mega roll is equivalent to 4 regular rolls, ensuring you get more with less waste. Free from added dyes, inks, or scents, our plastic-free toilet paper is made with you, your family and the planet in mind.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m still on the search for a tube free toothpaste (I made my own and I&#8217;ll just say salty toothpaste isn&#8217;t great) and shampoo and conditioner bars I like. If you have any recommendations or your go-to favorites leave a comment below! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a marine mammal biologist I am an eco-conscious person, I am dedicating my career to protecting these species and key to their survival is a healthy ocean environment. We all hear about the large patches of garbage in the ocean and I don&#8217;t want to contribute to that problem if I can help it! This year I&#8217;ve been exploring low or no waste bathroom solutions to cut back on how much I am throwing away. Here are just a few ideas to consider&#8230; Homemade Makeup Remover &#8211; I&#8217;ve been making this for years (15+) and it&#8217;s still my favorite go to make-up remover. I use this on my eyes to take off eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara. I use my favorite toner for the rest of my face. You just need three simple ingredients&#8230; Put all three ingredients into a mason jar or container and shake well. I like to pour a portion of the mixture into a small 3 oz. makeup bottle (small enough to pop in your travel bag if needed) and put the jar with the remaining remover under my bathroom sink for later use. Bamboo Rounds &#8211; To use the above homemade makeup remover and my toner I was using two cotton rounds each day which comes out to 730 cotton rounds per year multipled by many many years. I finally found the BEST reusable makeup remover pads made from bamboo and they have over 40k 4.5 star reviews on Amazon. A 20 pack runs just $8.99 and they come with a washable bag so you can just pop them in the laundry at the end of the week. Toilet Paper &#8211; For several years now we have used Grove bamboo toilet paper which is made from 100% sustainable bamboo. Here is what Grove has to say about it&#8230; Our Grove Co.\u2122 100% Tree-Free Toilet Paper is crafted from FSC\u00ae-Certified bamboo chips and packaged in recycled and recyclable cardboard boxes. And unlike traditional toilet paper, our pesticide-free and panda friendly bamboo regenerates just 3 months after harvesting, while trees take a staggering 20 years! With soft, strong, and thick 3-ply sheets, each mega roll is equivalent to 4 regular rolls, ensuring you get more with less waste. Free from added dyes, inks, or scents, our plastic-free toilet paper is made with you, your family and the planet in mind. I&#8217;m still on the search for a tube free toothpaste (I made my own and I&#8217;ll just say salty toothpaste isn&#8217;t great) and shampoo and conditioner bars I like. 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