NEW IN REUSE: Plastic-Free Covid Test, Single-Use Free Antiperspirant, Shampoo Powder & Certified Palm Free First
What’s new in reuse this month? A plastic-free covid test kit, the first certified palm oil free sun protection, shampoo in powder form, single-use free antiperspirant roll-on and more…
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HERE’S WHAT’S NEW IN REUSE THIS MONTH:
A Plastic-Free Covid Test Kit!
Morrama has designed a concept plastic-free covid test! Its ECO-FLO test for COVID-19 has been simplified down to four parts, removing multiple pieces of single-use plastic, and will be biodegradable. it will be made from FSC-certified recyclable cellulose pulp and its outer packaging will be a Nature Flex film sachet.
Hopefully it is a reality soon! Check it out here
Leak-Free Leggings for Worry-Free Planet-Friendly Workouts
New from Modibodi for worry-free leak-free workouts – recycled 7/8 Active Leggings. These leggings can handle heavy, medium, or light periods and are pee-proof, as well as being eco-friendly and having a phone pocket. Made from moisture-wicking recycled fabric, they have built-in mesh support and a hidden leak-proof gusset.
Available here (AU/NZ/UK/EU/US)
Shampoo & Body Wash in Powder Form
Shampoo and body wash are now available in powder form thanks to Goodeau. 60 grams of this highly concentrated powder makes 1 litre of shampoo or body wash. To use it, a small amount is sprinkled on wet hands that are then rubbed together to create a lather that is used to clean your body or hair. It comes in a recyclable aluminium container with a plastic dispenser lid that can then be filled with refills that come in home compostable packaging in future.
Find it here (AU)
Trial to Help Save Food Vendors’ Surplus Food Waste
Forkful has begun trialling Waste-Free Wednesdays in the City of Darebin. The idea is that surplus food from restaurants, cafes, and bakeries is provided to people at a discounted price. People will be able to browse the food that needs to be saved from going to waste and order what they want online and then pick it up at the venue.
Learn more here
Low Impact Organic Personal Lubricant
Developed to be gentle, rejuvenating, and soothing, Lark Love’s personal lubricant is made from organic healing botanicals and hyaluronic acid for hydration. It is water-based and condom-compatible and comes packaged in a recyclable or reusable glass bottle.
Available here (US)
Plastic-Free Vegan Collagen Alternative, Blood Sugar Stabiliser & IBS Relief
Plastic-free vitamin brand, DR.VEGAN has launched three new products: Skin Saviour, GlucoBalance, and Gut Works. Skin Saviour is a vegan collagen alternative that stimulates the natural production of collagen and provides a youthful, clear, glowing skin complexion. GlucoBalance provides plant-based maintenance of blood glucose levels, blood sugar levels and insulin function. Gut Works relieves IBS and supports digestion, brain and immune health.
Read up on these more here (UK)
Online Peer-to-Peer Tent Lending Platform
Tentshare is a newish (it was launched in 2020 but is new to us) online platform in the UK that aims to reduce the carbon footprint of tents and campers by enabling easy sharing within the local community. On the site, you can book a tent and kit to borrow instead of buying one and people can list and lend out their tents.
More information here.
Single-Use Free Antiperspirant Roll-On Deodorant
You can now refill anti-perspirant roll-on deodorant with one of Zero Co’s refill pouches that are posted back for reuse. No more sweating and no more single-use plastic!
Find it here
The World's First Certified Palm Oil Free Sun Protection
The world has its first certified palm oil free sun protection - Sunbutter! It has been certified by the International Palm Oil Free Certification Trademark (POFCAP)
Available here (AU)
New Everything You Need Zero Waste Kits
Life Without Plastic (US) has three new zero waste kits: a Bulk Shopping Kit, Eco Cleaning Kit, and Farmer's Market Kit. They contain everything a newbie needs to shop zero waste at a bulk food store and farmer’s market and start cleaning without waste in their home.
See them here (US)
New Range of Cleaning Concentrates
There’s a new range of cleaning concentrates on Ethical Superstore. UK-made concentrated home cleaning products with plant-based, biodegradable ingredients by neat. come single-use plastic free in a glass bottle. They are simply mixed with tap water in a dedicated reusable aluminium spray bottle - or any reused spray bottle. The diluted 30 ml bottle of concentrate makes 500 ml of cleaner.
Browse it here (UK)
We’ve Got a Local Shared Party Kit Going
We’ve made and launched a party kit for our community on The Party Kit Network so our community and surrounding ones have a kit of reusable plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, and party decorations that can be used by everyone in the community for birthday and other parties instead of using single use.
It is listed here: https://www.partykitnetwork.org/au/reusablenation if you’d like to check it out, borrow it, or get inspired to put one together for your neighbourhood.
NEWLY ADDED TO OUR WHERE TO SHOP WASTE FREE IN AUSTRALIA MAP:
Scoop Wholefoods has lots of new stores - check our map to see if one is near you - two of which have Australia’s first refillable sustainable makeup: the stores in Mona Vale and Newcastle
NEWLY ADDED TO OUR LOW WASTE, LOCAL GROCERIES & BULK FOOD DELIVERIES DIRECTORY:
Raw Bulk Foods Online, which delivers Australian-grown bulk foods plastic free Australia wide in refill bags that are returned to them in a reply paid envelope for reuse.
ReCo, from which Sydneysiders can order natural cleaning products by Aussie eco brands that will be dropped off at their home in returnable refill jars