22: Spring cleaning
Shopping small for zero-waste cleaning products.
As always, everything listed below is from a small business.
Good morning! Today we’re covering (mostly) zero-waste cleaning and household products. Between figuring out what to do with scrap fabric as I learn how to sew, and the conversation around overconsumption, I’ve been thinking about areas where I can go zero-waste.
I know many people make their own hand soap or laundry detergent, but if you’re like me, and you’ve ever had to call poison control after accidentally combining two cleaning products that create chlorine gas, you might be a little apprehensive about going that route. Let these small businesses do the work.
Find your local refill center
I would recommend The Refillery or Sol Refill if you’re located in Pittsburgh, but these types of businesses are popping up everywhere, so if you have a refill center near you, take advantage of it.
A Drop in the Ocean
This is one of the few refill businesses I found that ships its products without having a super high order minimum. They offer pretty much everything you could need, including these toilet cleaner bombs.
UNpaper Towels
I’ll buy almost anything if it comes in a fun color, and these reusable paper towels are no exception.
Eco Collective Citrus Cleaning Spray
Cleaning products in glass containers make me nervous because I’m a bit clumsy, so I love that this cleaning spray comes in a harder-to-break stainless steel bottle.
Lovett Sundries Solid Dish Soap
This solid dish soap seems so easy to use, and it won’t be an eyesore on your countertop.
Dirty Labs Bio Laundry Detergent
I found this brand in r/zerowaste, and people loved the Murasaki scent. It also comes in a free & clear version if you have sensitive skin.
KOBO Wild Tomato Vine Candle
When you’re done using all of the products above, you can sit back and light this candle, which comes in a seed-infused box that you can plant to grow tomatoes of your own.
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