Cut clutter and waste in your bathroom with our green tips

Bathrooms are often overlooked when it comes to sustainability. Yet, they’re full of single-use plastics, toxic cleaners, and unnecessary packaging. Transitioning to a zero waste setup not only benefits the environment but also simplifies your routine and saves money in the long run.

There are so many ways you can start producing less waste at home, helping reduce your impact to our planet; next time you need to buy a new item for your bathroom, why not try one of these 10 zero-waste alternatives? They are environmentally friendly and, while some of them will be initially more expensive than their wasteful counterpart, they will make you save money in the long term. And you can easily implement them in your daily routine, without drastic lifestyle changes.

Turn your kitchen into a zero waste zone

Here is our list of zero waste swaps you can make in your bathroom.

• Soap bars over liquid soaps. Buy soap in bars, and use it instead of shower and hand gels; you can even melt it with hot water and store it in a jar or soap dispenser, that way it will last longer and the sink won’t be covered with soap residues. Similarly, you can swap your bottles of shampoo and conditioner with similar products sold in bars. Bars are not really your thing? Look for refillable options for liquid soap bottles.
• Safety razors instead of disposable ones. Safety razors are durable, elegant, and far more economical over time. While the upfront cost is higher, replacing only the blades is significantly cheaper and generates less waste.
• Bamboo toothbrushes over plastic, toothpaste tablets vs. traditional tubes. Try a plastic free bamboo toothbrush, it’s compostable; and eco alternatives to traditional toothpaste and dental floss won’t contain the chemicals usually found in these products.
• Reusable cotton rounds over disposables. Stop buying cotton pads and invest in some reusable make up remover wipes.
• Glass jars for storage and organization. Glass containers bring a minimalist aesthetic while cutting plastic dependency. Mason jars or old candle containers can store cotton buds, soap, or bath salts.
• Sustainable toilet paper options. invest in plastic free toilet paper (recycled, bamboo); it is definitely more expensive than the normal one, but you can sell your empty toilet rolls and make a neat profit!! You can also reduce paper use altogether by buying a bidet.
• Eco-friendly shower curtains. If you need a shower curtain, choose one made with cotton or hemp, or opt for a glass screen.
• Menstrual cups and cloth pads. traditional menstrual products are made of plastic and can take up to 500 years to decompose – choose reusable sanitary pads or a menstrual cup in those days of the month.
• Save water every time you shower. Try taking shorter showers, and invest in a water-saving shower head – you will waste less water and lower your bills in the process!
• DIY natural cleaners for the bathroom. Conventional cleaners can be toxic and are often overpackaged. Make your own bathroom spray that’s tough on grime but gentle on you and the earth by mixing vinegar, baking soda and your favourite essential oil.

Go green at home with these bathroom hacks

These are just some of the many zero waste swaps you can do to make your bathroom more environmentally friendly. Making your bathroom zero waste is entirely achievable, cost-effective, and rewarding. With every eco-friendly swap, you’re not just cleaning your space—you’re cleansing your environmental footprint too.

Have you already tried any of these swaps? Add your comments below!