Going Zero Waste

The UK Plastic Cotton Bud Ban: What Changed, What Didn't, and What's Next
On 1 October 2020, England became one of the first countries to ban the sale of plastic-stemmed cotton buds. Scotland had already acted in June 2019, and Wales followed in... Lue lisää...
The Best Reusable Makeup Remover Pads: What to Look For (and What We Use)
The market for reusable makeup remover pads has expanded significantly in the last few years. That's a good thing — but it also means there's more variation in quality. Some... Lue lisää...
How Many Uses Do Reusable Makeup Pads Last? The Real Numbers
When people switch to reusable makeup remover pads, one of the first questions they ask is: how long do they actually last? The honest answer depends on the material, how... Lue lisää...
Reusable vs Disposable Makeup Remover Pads: An Honest Comparison
Reusable makeup remover pads have one obvious claim: they're better for the environment. But before you make any swap to your skincare routine, the real question is whether they perform... Lue lisää...
How to Clean Reusable Makeup Pads (And Make Them Last)
Reusable makeup remover pads are one of the easiest sustainable swaps you can make — but only if they stay clean. A poorly cared-for pad can harbour product buildup, become... Lue lisää...
Are Reusable Cotton Swabs Worth It? An Honest Answer
Reusable cotton swabs work as well as disposables for cosmetic tasks, cost less over time, and have a measurably lower environmental impact. Here is the evidence. Lue lisää...
The Environmental Impact of Cotton Swabs: What the Numbers Actually Say
Billions of cotton swabs end up in landfill and oceans every year. Here is what the numbers actually say about the environmental cost of a single cotton swab. Lue lisää...
Plastic Fantastic? The Dark Side of Plastic Pollution and How We Can Combat It
Did you know that over 5 trillion pieces of plastic are floating in the world's oceans?By 2050, this number is expected to be quadrupled. You’ve probably heard the famous phrase,... Lue lisää...