Black Hills Woman Magazine July-August 2019

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It's easy to feel confident in reducing your plastic use when you bring home your groceries in reusable bags and order your morning latte in your reusable mug. However, think about the amount of plastic waste from your morning routine. Do you brush your teeth with a plastic toothbrush? How is your shampoo and conditioner packaged? What about that plastic tampon wrapper? It's easy to forget how much waste is created in your bathroom, but luckily, it's easy to make more sustainable choices for you and your family.

HOW TO REDUCE

HAIR AND BODY

PLASTIC

Walk down the shampoo aisle in any store and you might have a difficult time finding hair care products

IN THE BATHROOM

that aren't packaged in plastic. As disheartening as this may be, such products do exist. Shampoo and conditioner bars are rising in popularity among the Eco-conscious crowd. Similar to bars of soap, these handy little blocks offer all of the

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benefits of your favorite shampoo and conditioner, just without all the plastic. There are even different formulas to suit your individual needs. Best of all, they can be cut into smaller pieces, so you can take them with you when you travel.

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