It's starting to feel like Autumn... 🍂🍁
The leaves are beginning to turn orange, it's starting to get a little cooler and the nights are getting darker. 🌙
To celebrate, we have rounded up 5 of YOUR favourites from Plastic Free, chosen by you on what you buy most of!
Check them out below, and comment what your favourite sustainable swap is! 👇
1. Paper Tape
The all time most popular item is... paper tape!
It is such a simple swap to make on your sustainability journey, however it makes all the difference!
Did you know that the amount of sticky tape used at Christmas could wrap around the planet 499 times?! And that doesn't take into account birthdays and other occasions throughout the year! 😱
Make your tape sustainable, you won't regret it - and the planet will thank you. 🌎
2. Natural Deodorant
Finally, a plastic free deodorant stick that is made from all natural ingredients AND really works!
But don't just take our word for it, check out some of the reviews from you guys!
“These are absolutely brilliant. My first ones arrived last week and they are the best natural deodorant I have ever tried, as it says in the Tim ‘finally found one that works’! Well done, and thank you” Laura Mackenzie
“I spent the day at an outdoor event yesterday in the blazing heat, wearing a black t shirt. Put the deodorant on at 07.30. Arrived home after midnight. I still smelled of oranges 😊 brilliant product” Jemima Rose
3. Coconut Kitchen Brush
The BEST sustainable washing up alternative?! 🙌
Don't you love it when sustainable alternatives are better then the plastic version?
This is what we have found in this Coconut Kitchen Brush, and I think we all agree that we are never going back!
4. Friendly Soaps
Plastics Free's best kept secret: shampoo and soap bars for only £3 each!
You read that right. Our range of all natural Friendly soaps are cheap and cheerful. Here are some of the benefits you can expect when using one of these beauties:
🌱100% Plastic Free
🌱100% Palm Oil Free
🌱Vegan and Cruelty Free
🌱Free from Sulphates and Preservatives
We never have these in stock for very long as you all buy so many! Definitely shop now so you don't miss out.
5. Safety Razors
For those of you who choose to remove your body hair by shaving, Safety Razors have become a firm favourite for men and women alike! 🙌
Here are three reasons why safety razors are amazing for the planet (and for you):⠀
1) It is estimated that 2 billion plastic razors are thrown away every year! Due to the complex mix of materials (plastic, metals, rubber etc) they are not easily recyclable and hence are usually thrown away. A safety razor handle on the other hand could last you your lifetime, and the razor blades can be recycled! Yay! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2) As well as being made of plastic do you ever think about how much plastic packaging disposable razors come in? If you order a safety razor from us, there is no extra packaging at all. Much better for the environment in every way!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3) If you weren’t sold already; they are SO much cheaper in the long run! A safety razor is with 20 blades is £29. Looked after properly your razor should last a lifetime, and the razor blades should each last between 2-4 weeks, so your looking at between 1-2 years worth of hair removal. How much would disposable razors have cost in that time!? There you have it!