NEW IN REUSE: Refill Launches, New Bamboo Products, & Paper Cosmetics
What’s new in reuse this month? Two body and beauty refills have been launched, more bamboo sock choices, a paper packaged cosmetic stick, and bamboo picks, as well as a shampoo bar specifically made for afro textured hair and more…
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Here’s what’s new in reuse this month:
ZERO CO Body Care Range Now Live!
Zero Co, which delivers home cleaning and personal care items in returnable, refillable packaging, has now added body care to its lineup. You can now also get shampoo, conditioner, deodorant and body lotion from the company via its circular delivery system.
Check it out here (AU)
***use code REUSE10 for 10% off when you spend over $100 (T&Cs: One use per customer, Min Spend $100)
New Bamboo Sock Styles
Boody bamboo socks are now available in new styles: chunky bed socks, sports socks, low cut cushioned sneaker socks, and invisible active socks.
Browse them here [Free Chunky Bed Socks when you spend over $50 on Boody. Use code SOCKS]
The Everything Stick - For Eyes, Lips, and Body
Paper Cosmetics’ The Everything Stick, which comes in paper packaging that can be composted after use, can be used on the eyes, lips and skin, keeping it hydrated, smooth, plump, and glowing.
Read more on it here (US)
A REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE, smoothie, boba & COFFEE CUP ALL IN ONE!
The new KeepCup Bottle unscrews in the middle, turning it from a tall water bottle/smoothie/boba reusable to a reusable coffee cup with just a twist. It’s one versatile reusable that’ll save you from having to carry around both a bottle and a cup.
Check them out here
shampoo bar especially for afro textured hair
The Afro Hair & Skin Co, which is disrupting a historically exclusive beauty industry by offering clean, green, and effective hair and skin care options for people of colour, has created a shampoo bar that addresses the specific needs of afro textured hair.
It is available here (US) on EarthHero [Get 15% off sitewide using code: EARTHMONTH15 until 30 April]
Natural moth ball alternative
An excellent alternative to moth balls, Linii Huon Pine provides a natural, chemical-free way to deter silverfish, moths, mites, flees and odours in the car and home.
Find it here (AU)
Organic Cotton Waxed BagS
Looking for something to replace plastic freezer bags or a compact solution to carry around snacks that isn’t a Ziplock bag? Similar to wax wraps, but a bag with a flat bottom, cotton waxed bags are easy to fill, can be rolled up small after use, can be used in the freezer, and are compostable at end of life.
Find them here (US)
RECYCLED PLASTIC BOTTLE BALLPOINT PENS
Pens made in the UK from recycled, single-use plastic bottles instead of virgin plastic! And VENT for Change pens can be recycled again at the end of their life. In addition, proceeds from every product sold go towards global education projects getting children back in to school.
Check them out here (UK)
Aesop TRIALLING REFILLS
Melbourne-born beauty label, Aesop has begun trialling refills at its South Yarra store. It launched its first refill station, where bottles can be topped up for less, this month and it will be rolling them out across the country if the trial is successful.
BAMBOO DENTAL FLOSS PICKS
Floss picks made from bamboo and extra strong BPA-free floss to replace polluting plastic dental picks. Nylon dental floss needs to be binned in landfill waste, but handle can be composted.
Find them here (UK)
Newly added to our Where to Shop Waste Free in Australia map:
Small Farms Wholefoods in Perth WA (bulk foods)
Shop Neutral in South Yarra VIC (bulk cleaning, health and beauty products)
Ripe The Organic Grocer in Prahran VIC (bulk foods)
Sonny Cafe in Inverleigh VIC (small selection bulk foods and zero waste products)
Aesop South Yarra store VIC (beauty product refills)
Rethink Store in Yeronga QLD (volunteer-run low waste info and retail pop up with cleaning, health and beauty products)
Newly added to our LOW WASTE, LOCAL GROCERIES & BULK FOOD DELIVERIES DIRECTORY:
L'Abruzzese Pasta, Australia-wide (delivers its Australian-made pasta plastic free in 2.5 kg or 5kg paper bags)