Everything You Need To Know About Natural Deodorants (FAQs)

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Everything You Need To Know About Natural Deodorants (FAQs) - Shop NO Plastic

Why You Should Consider Switching To Natural Deodorants There are many reasons why you should consider switching to natural deodorants. Firstly and most importantly, they are healthier for your body. Most of the ingredients found in conventional deodorants have been linked to a variety of health problems, including breast cancer. Natural deodorants have no chemicals, artificial fragrances, or preservatives and are often made with organic ingredients. This means that they are safer for your skin and will not irritate it like many conventional brands can do. The second reason is that they last longer than the products found in shops today....

The EcoEgg, a Sustainable Eco-Friendly Alternative to Traditional Laundry Products

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The EcoEgg, a Sustainable Eco-Friendly Alternative to Traditional Laundry Products - Shop NO Plastic

What is EcoEgg? The laundry egg is an innovative and unique laundry washing system that uses two types of mineral pellets (white and grey), encased in a recyclable egg, to thoroughly clean clothes. White mineral pellets: Made up of biodegradable surfactants, stabilizers, builders, and binders. It's these pellets that do most of the actual cleaning. Grey mineral pellets (tourmaline): Help to soften the laundry.  The grey tourmaline pellets naturally ionise the water. Together, the pellets work to clean your laundry for optimum results. In addition, the physical mechanics of the egg case are also a factor that aids in removing dirt from clothes, much...

Can you recycle wrapping paper?

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Wrapping paper is tough to recycle thanks to the glitter, shiny foils and shimmery add-ons, as well as layers of sticky tape and ribbons.  Low quality paper may also be rejected by local council waste schemes.  You can safely recycle brown paper - even if it's printed. 

Why switch to a bamboo toothbrush?

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Why switch to a bamboo toothbrush? - Shop NO Plastic

Did you know that 99% of all toothbrushes are made from plastic?  And every year globally, we bin over 3.5 billion plastic toothbrushes. These end up in landfill or the ocean, polluting the planet and posing a risk to marine life.  Why bamboo? Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on Earth. It's been recorded that the Chinese moso bamboo can grow almost a metre in a day. Bamboo grows in dense forests where little light reaches the ground and there is strong evolutionary pressure to reach the sunlight. It’s good for our environment Made from natural bamboo wood, the handle is 100% biodegradable....

What are dryer balls and do they work?

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What are dryer balls and do they work? - Shop NO Plastic

Save time, energy, and money Dryer balls are small balls that you put in your dryer with clothes used as an alternative to fabric softener, reducing static electricity or softening clothing, or to accelerate the drying process.  WHY ARE THEY SO ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY? Can shorten dryer time by up to 25% (depending on the load) Environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic, chemical free and fragrance free Reusable, safe and biodegradable Makes sheets and towels fluffier, less balling and twisting WHAT ARE THEY MADE FROM? Dryer balls are typically manufactured out of wool, rubber or plastic.  Our balls are made of 100% natural wool, our...

Laundry Detergent Sheets

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Laundry Detergent Sheets - Shop NO Plastic
Laundry Detergent Sheets are a zero waste alternative to traditional liquid, powder or detergent pods, without the chemical or environmental footprint. Sheets include all the necessary cleaning ingredients to banish dirt and grime in a dissolvable and biodegradable resin that you simply add to your usual wash.

Plastic Free July

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Plastic Free July - Shop NO Plastic

At least 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year. How does this make you feel? Are you ready to take the pledge to reduce plastic? Plastic Free July is a global initiative encouraging you to reduce your consumption of single-use plastics. Organisers understand that eliminating plastics for a whole month is nigh-on impossible, all they're asking is for you to be mindful and reduce the amount of plastic you use when possible. There is no argument that plastic is strong, light, cheap and versatile. It is an important material for our economy, providing multiple benefits to modern-day living. Right...

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