Reducing single-use plastic waste is important to the health of the environment, but it is a constant adjustment. One that requires auditing of oneself to see where it can be eliminated or reduced. Sometimes, taking one room at a time in your home can be helpful to not feel overwhelmed with change.
Let’s start with the bathroom. Toothbrushes, cotton pads, dental floss, and Qtips are just some of the many wasteful products in the bathroom. However, there are many alternatives that are more sustainable to replace some of these items and therefore reduce waste. Check out this list of bathroom swaps.
One that you may not consider, is the plastic shower cap. Most of us do not wash our hair everyday and therefore need something to protect the hair from getting wet. The flimsy, plastic shower caps can only be used a couple of times before ripping and therefore need to be discarded, adding to the millions of tons of waste.
Shhhowercap, a woman owned business, offers a reusable, shower cap that puts all plastic caps to shame. The cap is made from a nano-tech fabric that repels water, making it 100% waterproof. It also has antibacterial properties so you will never have to deal with odor causing mold and bacteria. However, you can also wash the cap on delicate cycle if you desire. The fabric is both breathable and protects hair from humidity. As for comfort, these shower caps deliver. A combination of elastic to stretch over the head, and rubber to effectively stay on without sliding offers maximum comfort.
Preferred to be called a “waterproof turban,” you have many design options to fit your personal style. Check out the beautiful designs here.
Swapping the less eco-friendly bathroom products for more sustainable ones is just one of many changes that we all can make. Taking a look at ways to conserve water in the household is another incredibly important responsibility. Reducing the amount of baths and the time in each shower is one way to conserve water. Check out these tips from the EPA on more ways to conserve.
