A Review of the Goods Since falling for the HiBar shampoo bar, we’ve been on the lookout for other solid shampoos that might fit the bill. With the shower residue issue resolved by a little wooden box, the only hoops to jump through now were finding the best products. With Upfront Cosmetics, we hit the …
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The Best Sustainable Body Washes for Everybody
It’s no secret that the bath is trash central. With bottles for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, and anything else you might be scrubbing and rubbing in the shower, you’re looking at a ton of plastic. In our sustainable shampoo article, we discovered that the personal care and beauty industry is to blame for …
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Hibar Shampoo Reviews: Sustainable Solid Shampoo and Conditioner
A Review of the Goods I’ve been trying, I mean really trying, to get behind shampoo bars. They’re definitely more sustainable, and are often made of better-for-your-hair ingredients. But shampoo bars aren’t nearly as nice or convenient to use. They stick up your shower ledge, slip out of your hands, and wear through too quickly. …
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Degradable, Biodegradable, Compostable – what’s the difference?
The terms degradable, biodegradable, and compostable are used on packaging and sometimes thrown around in conversation as if they’re interchangeable, but they’re definitely not. If you’re interested in buying the products that are least harmful to the environment, understanding these terms is critical. Spoiler: only one of these terms indicates a product will degrade without …
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The Best Eco Friendly Kids Sunscreen | How to Choose Sustainable Sunscreen
There are countless worries you discover as a new parent. An inevitable aspect of parenthood is being concerned about products and activities that your parents never gave even a moment’s thought – one of the biggies being the sunscreen applied over and over in the warmer months. Early baby boomer parents rarely put sunscreen on …
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The best eco friendly biodegradable diapers from one family to yours
OneDey readers are always striving to be more sustainable. But sometimes the most eco friendly option isn’t feasible. When that happens, we’re here to help you find the best available alternatives. ToDey, let’s tackle biodegradable diapers Perhaps you, or your friends and family members, have joined many environmentally concerned parents in considering the use of …
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How Green is Your Dry Cleaner?
A couple of years ago, I made the switch to a “green” dry cleaners, but never questioned the name. Yes, I was paying a premium, but I could justify the price to ensure a lower on the earth. As it turns out, some green dry cleaners aren’t all that green. Dry cleaning has been around …
Silicone vs Plastic: Safe, Sustainable, Convenient?
We know that single-use plastic bags are to be avoided when at all possible. But they’re so convenient. Enter silicone bags. You may have seen silicone food bags making waves, even being featured in photos on social media because of their beautiful rainbow, semi-translucent colors. But is silicone really better than plastic? Is it as …
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4 Chemicals Pregnant Women Should Avoid
Starting early in their pregnancy, women are inundated by things to avoid during the next nine months. In the United States, that list usually includes alcoholic beverages, soft cheeses, raw fish, even some vegetables, saunas and hot tubs. If you live in another country, opinions about what is safe vary. There are numerous chemicals that …