Over the last decade Eco-Living, more commonly referred to as Sustainable Living, has slipped into the daily routine of the masses. Businesses operating in the F&B sector have nearly halted the use of plastic utensils, textile companies are investing into sustainable fabric alternatives such Hemp Fabrics, the energy sector has its greatest minds working across the entire spectrum of Green Energy, but what changes can we make regarding our beauty and cosmetic requirements to reduce our burden on the environment?
Switch from liquid shampoo and soaps to a bar variant Liquid self-care products are often bottled in plastic, whereas their sustainable bar alternatives come in a variety of sustainable packaging variants. Industry experts have said that more than 120 billion units of non-recyclable packaging is produced every year by the global cosmetics industry, a simple switch to bar products can help eradicate a major chunk of this number.
Switch to bamboo toiletriesBamboo is undoubtedly the superior material compared to plastic, and fortunately; it is widely available online and offline. Making this switch is a no-brainer as bamboo is biodegradable, the production process uses much less water in comparison to other artificial and most natural products, it is sturdy, and can be used for a variety of toiletries such as shaving kits, toothbrushes, containers, holders, and more.
Find products with sustainably sourced ingredientsProducts sourced via unsustainable methods add to the long-term tragedies of environmental imbalance, knowing how your products have been sourced and created can take your eco-living efforts to the next level.
Switch to natural sunscreen or sunblockScientists have discovered that up to 10% of coral reefs worldwide are threatened by sunscreen induced bleaching, making the switch to natural sunscreen or sunblock is essential to save the reefs.
Use products with more than one purposeMultipurpose products can assist you on the path to a cleaner and greener lifestyle, by helping eliminate the need for various products tackling one issue, and instead tackling various issues with one product. With inputs from Namrata Reddy Sirupa Co-founder, Satliva
