Why Eco-Friendly Toiletries Matter For Travel.
Contrary to popular belief and what’s been normal our entire lives, those little travel sized products aren’t really that convenient. Plus, they're so bad for the environment.
Switching to plastic-free toiletries for travel not only helps the planet, it makes packing much easier, lighter, and saves so much space. No liquids to worry about exploding in your luggage or getting flagged from TSA. Plus, sustainable travel essentials often are multi-purpose and longer lasting.
Environmental impact of mini plastic toiletries
While these small, and kind of cute, travel-sized beauty and personal care products may seem conveniently sized for your carry-ons and luggage, they come with a hefty environmental price. These undersized plastic minis are not recyclable like their standard sized counterparts.
• Recycling sorting facilities are made for regular-sized bottles. Small containers slip through the sorting process and are often too complex for recycling.
• Containers must be clean to be recycled. Smaller containers make it difficult to fully clean out all the contents.
• In the UK alone, 980 tonnes of plastic travel-sized products are dumped - equivalent to 2.5 Boeing 747’s.
5 reasons why plastic-free toiletries make your travels easier
1. No Liquids, no TSA Worries. Eco-friendly essentials are usually solid versions of most everything else that is usually liquid, cream, gel or paste. No worrying about keeping up with ever-changing TSA rules for liquids.
2. No Leaks, no spills.
Shampoo explosions and accidental squeezes of toothpaste tubes not only create a mess, but also waste precious product.
3. Longer Lasting.
Most solid soaps, shampoos and lotions are more concentrated. Meaning, you get more use out of what seems less.
Depending on hair length and texture, a 3 oz bar of shampoo can last up to 75 washes, replacing 2-3 bulky heavy and water-filled liquid shampoo containers. No need to worry about that last drop mid adventure. These bars have your back!
4. Multi-Purpose.
Many Eco-friendly travel essentials are not use-specific. Meaning, they can be used for more than one need.
For example - The Super Bar. This little bar, made with delicious biodegradable ingredients can be used for hair, face, body, and shave! Have amazing is that!
Another example of a tough little multi-tasker is the little Herbal Lip Salve. Not just for soothing dry lips! Use on cold sores, minor scrapes, cuticles or any dry rough patch.
5. Space-Saving.
All those plastic travel minis? They take up a LOT of space and weigh A LOT!
Switching to low-waste or zero-waste travel essentials helps you, helps the planet and it certainly helps free up room in your carry-on or luggage for that extra pair of shoes or outfit.
Sustainable Alternatives to Plastic Toiletries
Solid Toiletries
• Shampoo & conditioner bars
• Sunscreen sticks and solid Lotion bars
• Deodorant sticks in recyclable packaging or deodorant cream packs
• Soap slices or compact multi-use bars.
Tablets & Powders
• Toothpaste tablets or powder
• Mouthwash tablets or powder
Refillable & Reusable Options
• Silicone or aluminum travel containers.
• Glass jars for creams or balms.
Founder Tip: The Little Seed Deodorant Cream jars are perfect for refilling
with toothpaste and/or mouthwash tablets.
• While plastic is always the last alternative, refillable containers are always better than single-use plastic bottles and containers.
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