Microplastics

Microplastics are small pieces of plastics (typically under 5.5mm) contained in beauty products (amongst other things) that are rinsed away with wastewater during use, which means they ultimately end up in the ocean. Plastic degrades into smaller and smaller pieces...

Towels

While reusable towels may seem like the most eco-friendly option, manufacturing and laundering cotton towels requires vast amounts of energy and water, both at a cost to the planet’s resources and to your business. Did you know that many professional beauty experts...

Plastic shives

Shives are commonly made from mixed materials, which mean they cannot be recycled. As a general rule, anything smaller than 5cm (2 inches) will likely slip through the system and be unlikely to be recycled. Shives rarely serve a functional purpose; they are purely...

Plastic pumps

Pumps are commonly made from mixed materials, and include a metal spring, which mean they cannot be recycled. Explore buying brands that use a screw cap instead of a pump, have a refill option or use a mono material pump that can be...

Plastic pipettes

Pipettes are commonly made from mixed materials, which mean they cannot be recycled. If it’s possible to dissemble the pipette, separate all the elements and recycle...

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