Microplastics: Many common gels and shampoos contain small plastic particles. Wastewater treatment plants are not able to filter this so-called microplastic material, so it enters the water almost indefinitely. There they accumulate together with other toxins. At the same time, the plastic particles in the care product are completely superfluous. Recommendation: Certified natural cosmetics are basically free of icroplastic and other synthetic ingredients.
Semi-empty washing machine: To save energy and money, you need to run the washing machine only when it is fully filled. A half-empty machine is a waste of energy. It can save energy even at low cleaning temperatures. Also pay attention to the correct dosage of detergents recommended by the manufacturer – too much washing powder will increase water and energy consumption.
Liquid soap: Liquid soap is mainly supplied with plastic dispensers, causing unnecessary plastic waste. In doing so, solid soap is just as good.
Aluminum in deodorants: Many conventional deodorants contain aluminum salts. They close the pores and act as antiperspirants. In doing so, they pay for the causative agent of nerve damage and skin irritation. Deodorants from manufacturers of natural cosmetics are healthier.
Cosmetic animal testing: Cosmetic animal testing is prohibited in the EU, but the law provides for certain loopholes, so some ingredients can also be tested on animals.If you do not want animals to suffer for your beauty, you should inform yourself well when buying.
Toilet paper made of new wood fibers: Everyone knows this, but it\’s better to say again: For ordinary toilet paper, the forest is cut down and the water is polluted. Alternative: Buy recycled toilet paper. And do not worry: today\’s assortment of recycled toilet paper has nothing to do with the gray tingling paper in public toilets.
Unwanted plastic packaging: Shampoo, shower gel, toothbrush, face cream – our entire bathroom is full of plastic. This causes a lot of garbage that can be avoided. It is difficult to completely replace everything, but it is worth looking for alternatives: soap for hair instead of shampoo, soap instead of shower gel, razor made of stainless steel.
Taking too long to take a hot shower: It takes a lot of energy to heat the water. Depending on how water heating works in your home, it can cost a lot of gas or electricity. Therefore, warm water should be treated as carefully as possible.
Conventional detergents: Many common detergents include hard-to-break chemicals, stabilizers, optical brighteners, chemical bleaches,etc.it It is better to use environmentally friendly detergents.
Chemical Waste Cleaners: As advertising teaches, clogged drains are best to use chemistry. Although tube cleaners are effective, they contain corrosive substances such as sodium hydroxide or sodium hypochlorite, which can attack tubes and our health.
Toilet waste: Do not drain into the toilet anything that does not belong there – no leftovers, toiletries, chemicals or drugs.