Plastic free bathroom products can look good, feel great, and genuinely get the job done. Here are 10 proven swaps that work — without the waste.
The bathroom is one of the easiest places to reduce plastic waste — and one of the most overlooked. From toothbrushes to toiletries, the average UK home uses dozens of single-use plastic items that end up in landfills, incinerators, or the ocean.
🧼 1. Bar Soap Instead of Liquid Bottles
Liquid bottles are one of the biggest sources of plastic pollution globally and bathroom products make up a huge part of that. Using good ol’ fashioned bar soaps is a good way to reduce plastic waste.
- 💧 Long-lasting and low waste
- ✅ Look for: paper-wrapped or unpackaged bars with natural ingredients
- ♻️ Bonus: No pump or cap to throw away
🦷 2. Plastic Free Toothbrushes
Plastic toothbrushes are thrown away by the billion each month. Using a renewable and sustainable material like bamboo is a good way of reducing plastic waste. You can read more about the use of bamboo here.
- 🚫 Say goodbye to plastic handles
- ✅ Compostable handles (bristles may need separating)
- 🌍 Brands: Truthbrush, Hydrophil
💄 3. Plastic-Free or Refillable Deodorant
One of the first things I did on my journey to being more sustainable. I use Fussy – a subscription service where they send out a refill when i need it and then i can thrown them in the compost bin when they are done. There are others available as well, so there is plenty of choice here. Also significantly better for your health when you stop spraying aluminium on your armpits.
- 🧽 Use cardboard tubes, refillable cases, or crystal sticks
- ✅ Brands to try: Wild, Salt of the Earth, Pit Putty
🧴 4. Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
Again, something I changed early on when travelling. Getting rid of single use plastic bottles and very easy to pack and store. This doesn’t count as a liquid so you don’t have to worry about what you have put in your hand luggage.
- 🧼 No plastic bottles, perfect for travel
- ✅ Choose bars with minimal packaging and natural ingredients
- 💧 Brands: Ethique, Faith in Nature, Lush,
🪒 5. Safety Razor
These have come a long way since the first reusable brands started producing high quality and highly designed razors. There are some really good options here like Bambaw and Shoreline Shaving being good options to get started.
- 🔄 Reusable handle with recyclable steel blades
- ✅ Cost-effective long term
- ♻️ Better shave, no landfill
🧻 6. Plastic-Free Toilet Paper
- 🚽 Wrapped in paper, not plastic
- ✅ Made from bamboo or recycled paper
- 💚 Try: Who Gives a Crap, Bumboo, The Cheeky Panda
🧴 7. Reusable Cotton Pads or Flannels
- 🧼 Replace disposable makeup wipes or rounds
- ✅ Just wash and reuse
- 🧺 Great for skincare routines and toner application
🛁 8. Natural Loofah or Exfoliating Soap Bags
- 🧽 Swap out synthetic shower puffs
- ✅ Fully compostable, plant-based, and effective
🧽 9. Toothpaste Tablets or Powders
- 🦷 No tube waste, perfect for travel
- ✅ Often come in glass jars or compostable pouches
- Brands: PÄRLA, Truthpaste, Georganics
🩸 10. Reusable Period Products
- 🌱 Includes menstrual cups, reusable pads, and period pants
- ✅ Saves money and reduces significant waste
- Trusted brands: WUKA, Modibodi, Mooncup
Final Thought
You don’t need a total overhaul — just start with one or two of these plastic-free bathroom products and build from there. Each swap is a small step toward a cleaner, more conscious routine.
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Discover 10 plastic-free bathroom products that actually work. From shampoo bars to bamboo toothbrushes, make simple swaps that reduce waste.
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