Discover the eco friendly bathroom products you need to make your morning routine more sustainable. This extensive guide includes zero waste toothpaste, plastic-free deodorant, shampoo bars, sustainable cosmetics, reusable period products & more.

Go take a look in your bathroom waste basket. No really! Humor me for a minute and go take a look!
Some of the things in your bathroom trash may include used cotton balls and Q-tips, an empty toothpaste tube, a disposable razor, used tampons and pads (ewwww! I know, sorry!), empty plastic deodorant containers, pumps from lotion bottles, plastic wrappers and more.
Hopefully you recycle, but think about all that stuff too: plastic shampoo bottles and face cream jars, cardboard packaging from products, plastic lids etcβ¦.
All those bathroom essentials from your daily routine can add up to a pretty big pile of trash, plastic waste and recycling each month β and much of it is avoidable.
Thatβs why I created this guide to all the eco-friendly bathroom products and swaps that I could find.Β This extensive list includes sustainable products like plastic-free deodorant, shampoo bars, zero waste toothpaste, consciously packaged cosmetics, reusable period products & more.Β I hope it helps you create the zero-waste bathroom of your dreams and shows you that small changes can have a positive environmental impact.Β

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Why a Zero-Waste Lifestyle Matters
You may be wondering β what does aΒ zero-waste lifestyleΒ mean anyway?
As Iβve mentioned in otherΒ articles about reducing waste, zero waste is more of an aspirational goal than an actual fact.Β Zero waste is a shift in mindsetΒ that helps us evaluate what we buy and bring into our homes in terms of its effect on the planet.Β The end result is a lot less trash and thatβs a good thing no matter how imperfect you are in meeting your zero waste goals!
By focusing on making zero waste swaps and living a more sustainable lifestyle whenever you can β whether itβs in the bathroom (like we are talking about today), theΒ kitchen, theΒ laundry roomΒ or on-the-go, youβll be helping toΒ keep plastic out of the oceansΒ andΒ reducing the amount of garbage in landfillsΒ and incinerators.Β
Less demand for stuffΒ =Β lower pollutionΒ andΒ fewer greenhouse gassesΒ β and we know this planet needs our help with this!
Best Zero Waste & Eco-Friendly Bathroom Products
Soβ¦.getting back to the bathroom and all that waste. Letβs explore some of the zero waste swaps you can make to make your bathrooms more eco-friendly.
Youβll be surprised at how easy it is to make the switch to sustainable bathroom products Β β from personal care and showering, to cosmetics and womenβs monthly needs.Β Some minor product swaps and a change in habit is all it takes for you to become a zero waste bathroom rockstar!
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Zero Waste Personal Care Products
Your daily personal care routine can be more eco-friendly by switching from disposable to reusable, and from single-use plastics to more sustainable materials.
ToothbrushΒ β Instead of plastic toothbrushes, switch toΒ biodegradable bamboo toothbrushes.Β You can even send them to the city compost if you cut off the head first β the bristles are not compostable.
ToothpasteΒ β Instead of a non-recyclable tube of toothpaste, switch to aΒ toothpaste powderΒ in a reusable tin,Β toothpaste tabletsΒ orΒ homemade toothpasteΒ in a reusable jar.
Dental FlossΒ β Instead of traditional floss in a plastic box, switch toΒ Dental Lace, a biodegradable dental floss in a refillable, reusable container.
Cotton SwabsΒ β Instead of single-use cotton swabs, switch toΒ Last Swab, a reusable alternative made from durable but safe plastic that is washable. Available in basic, beauty and baby versions, and comes with a reusable carrying case.Β
RazorsΒ β Instead of disposable razors, switch to a reusable safety razor and just switch out the blades, or a try aΒ straight-edge razor like the Leaf Razor. I also like theΒ PreserveΒ razor, made from recycled plastic.
DeodorantΒ β Instead ofΒ natural deodorantsΒ in the traditional non-recyclable, plastic packaging , switch to aΒ deodorant creamΒ in a glass container, aΒ plastic-free deodorant stick in paperboard packagingΒ or aΒ refillable deodorant. Better yet, make your ownΒ homemade deodorant!Β
BrushesΒ β Instead of plastic brushes and combs, switch to anΒ all-natural hairbrushΒ made with beechwood and plant fiber bristles, and aΒ handcrafted wooden comb. They are much nicer to use and easier on your hair.
Toilet paperΒ β Skip the traditional toilet paper and make the switch to eco-friendlyΒ recycled toilet paperΒ orΒ bamboo toilet paperΒ instead.Β

Eco-Friendly Haircare & Shower Products
Imagine a shower without any plastic bottles in it β believe it or not, itβs possible! Plastic-free versions of most haircare, and eco-friendly alternatives to shower products are easily found in local stores or online.Β
SoapΒ β Instead of body wash in a plastic bottle, switch toΒ bar soap. Better yet,Β buy soap without any packagingΒ β itβs often available at natural food stores and Whole Foods.
ShampooΒ β Instead of shampoo in a plastic bottle, switch toΒ shampoo barsΒ orΒ dry shampoo. Or refill your shampoo bottle at your local co-op!
ConditionerΒ β Instead of conditioner in a plastic bottle, switch toΒ conditioner barsΒ or use an apple cider vinegar (ACV) rinse, or condition your hair post shower with a tiny bit ofΒ organic coconut oilΒ orΒ argan oil.
ThisΒ 3-in-1 barΒ is good for wash, shower and shave β all in one bar!
Bath Brushes & ScrubbersΒ β Continue your zero waste mission by using eco-friendly bathroom accessories likeΒ natural loofahs, agave cloths,Β beechwood bath brushesΒ andΒ dry body brushes.
Shower headΒ β While youβre at it, switch toΒ low-flow shower headsΒ that use less water, so you can cut down on your overall water usage.Β
Discover my favorite zero-waste kitchen products too!

Zero Waste Beauty Products
Skin care and makeup products typically involve plenty of waste including cotton balls, single-use wipes and non-recyclable product packaging. Letβs see how we can reduce that!
Body LotionΒ β Instead of lotion in a plastic bottle, switch to aΒ lotion barΒ made from natural ingredients. Or refill your lotion bottle at your local co-op. Here are some of my favoriteΒ natural lotions.Β
Face MoisturizerΒ β Instead of a moisturizer in a plastic bottle, switch to products in glass jars that can be reused. (I reuse small glass jars for my ownΒ DIY beauty products!) Find my favoriteΒ natural facial moisturizersΒ here.
Lip BalmΒ β Instead of lip balm in a throw-away plastic container, switch to lip balm in a plastic-free cardboard tube or makeΒ homemade lip balmΒ in a reusable tin.
CosmeticsΒ β Instead of makeup in mostly plastic containers (non-recyclable), switch to makeup that comes in sustainable packaging like cardboard, glass, metal or wood containers. Favorite brands include:Β RMS Beauty,Β Oceanly &Β Elate.Β Find even moreΒ sustainable makeup brandsΒ here.Β
Makeup RemoverΒ β Instead of disposable makeup remover cloths or cotton balls, switch toΒ reusable makeup remover pads. MyΒ homemade makeup removerΒ in a repurposed glass bottle is also great!
Cleansing ClothsΒ β Instead of disposable face wipes or rounds, switch to reusableΒ muslin cleansing clothsΒ orΒ LastRound reusable pads. They are perfect for wiping off myΒ homemade cleansing balm!

ReusableΒ Period Products
Your monthly period is always gonna be a bit messy and awkward, but it doesnβt have to be so wasteful β there are plenty of reusable alternatives to disposable period products.
Menstrual CupsΒ β Instead of traditional tampons that go in the trash and may contain harmful chemicals, switch to a reusable menstrual cup. Popular brands include:Β DivaCupΒ andΒ Lena.
Reusable PadsΒ β Instead of traditional menstrual pads made with plastic and fragrance, switch toΒ reusable cloth pads.
Period PantiesΒ β Instead of risking a leak in your undies, switch toΒ reusable period pantiesΒ for backup and medium to light flow days.

Zero Waste BathroomΒ Cleaning Products
Cleaning the bathroom can be a wasteful endeavor as well but itβs easy to switch to more eco-friendly cleaning options.
Bathroom CleanerΒ β Instead of cleaning products made with toxic chemicals that are packaged in plastic bottles, switch to aΒ refillable all purpose cleaning sprayΒ or other naturally derivedΒ cleaning products that are refillableΒ or make your ownΒ homemade cleaning productsΒ out of plant-based ingredients and essential oils.Β
Toilet CleanerΒ β Instead of toxic toilet bowl cleaner, switch to aΒ safer toilet bowl cleanerΒ and supplement with myΒ homemade fizzy toilet bombs, so you wonβt have to clean so often!
Cleaning ClothsΒ β Instead of disposable paper towels, switch toΒ reusable paperless towelsΒ or use old t-shirts as rags for cleaning.
Discover my favorite zero waste cleaning products and more!
What are your favorite zero waste bathroom products?
