Personal Care

Live a life a little less plastic!

Who knew there was so much single-use plastic in the bathroom? Take on a Personal Care Challenge by selecting any of the actions below and learn about all the plastic-free options during the EcoChallenge. It's easier than you think to save wildlife.

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Just Say No

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Life Without Plastic: Shop for Earth-friendly alternatives to plastic products
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DAILY ACTION
Lather Up

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditions with either a bar or refillable option.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Plastic Free Hygiene

Unwrapped Life: Sustainable products for hair, body and home

Plaine Products: Sustainable products for hair and body

Refill Revolution: Conditioner

Refill Revolution: Soap/Shampoo and Bars
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Brusha Brusha Brusha

I will replace my plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Plastic Free Hygiene

Brush Naked: Bamboo Toothbrushes

Brush With Bamboo: Toothbrushes
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Fresh as a Daisy

I will use deodorant either from a bar or a jar or I will make my own.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Plastic Free Hygiene

Routine: Natural Deodorant

Wellness Mama: How to Make Natural Deodorant

Going Zero Waste: Deodorant

Refill Revolution: Deodorant
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Pearly Whites

I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Plastic Free Hygiene

Nelson Naturals Toothpaste

My Plastic Free Life: How to make your own tooth powder

Bite: Toothpaste Bits
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Dam the Flow

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Plastic Free Hygiene

Born to Love: Make Your Own Cloth Menstrual Pads

Menstrual Cup Reviews

Life Without Plastic: Shop for Earth-friendly alternatives to plastic products
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ONE-TIME ACTION
That Was a Close Shave

I will replace my disposable razors with steel razors. Why not try using hair conditioner instead of shaving foam for that baby smooth feel?
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Groundswell: improve the environmental impact of your shaving routine

Albatross Designs: Clean Shave, Clean Ocean

Classic Edge Shaving Supplies

The Art of Shaving (US brick and mortar shop)

Tommy Gun's Original Barbershi (CA brick and mortar shop):
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Tim Taylor Your Beauty Products

I will lessen my plastic impact by making my own makeup.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Natural Living Ideas: Makeup Recipes

The Hippy Homemaker: DIY Makeup

Thank Your Body: All Natural Eyeshadow Recipe

The Indian Spot: All Natural DIY Makeup Setting Spray
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Pretty oh so Pretty

I will purchase beauty products that are packaged in sustainable packaging.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Elate Clean Cosmetics

Besame Cosmetics

Sephora (CA brick and mortar store)

Going Zero Waste: 10 Zero-Waste Makeup Brands
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Back in the Bowl

I will purchase refillable beauty products.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Elate: Clean Cosmetics

ZAO Organic Makeup

Etsy: Pure Anada Natural Cosmetics

Treehugger: Cosmetic companies with refillable packaging

Going Zero Waste: 10 Zero-Waste Makeup Brands
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ONE-TIME ACTION
CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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