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Sustainable shampoos might sound like just a buzzword for a glossy new shampoo. But, the reality is that at its best, these shampoos can reduce plastic waste, save water, reduce water pollution and in some cases they might even be zero waste! Compare that to conventional shampoos stocking shelves that have chemical ingredients linked to water contamination, and contribute to an estimated 528 million plastic containers produced yearly. Considering that only 1/5 of Americans say that they recycle bathroom items, it’s not a far cry to assume that most of those plastic containers are going to end up in landfills.
Sustainable shampoos offer an eco-friendly alternative with water-free formulas that focus on natural ingredients and packaging that is made from recycled paper and is compostable and plastic-free. When it comes to the health of our environment, these small changes make a big difference in the long run. Plus, they can cleanse, moisturize and soften your hair just as well as conventional formulas. So, why not give them a try?
Package Free – Blonde/Bleached Hair Shampoo Bar
It’s no secret that blonde and bleached strands require extra special care. This water-free shampoo promises to nourish parched strands with avocado oil while keeping blonde hair shining, without yellow or orange undertones.
Environmental Impact: Use the bar and recycle the cardboard box or take it to be industrially composted. One shampoo bar replaces three bottles of liquid, directly making an impact on the environment without making extra weight and waste.
The Earthling – Shampoo Bar
Six different scents + one unscented option = 7 gentle on your hair, good for the planet shampoo bars! The Earthling’s sustainable shampoos are crafted from natural plant-based ingredients, plastic-free, and look and smell good too!
Environmental Impact: These sustainable shampoos are organic, packaged in 100% compostable packaging, and manufactured in the USA.
Hive – Moisturize Shampoo Bar
Hair hydration is sooo essential to having luxuriously healthy hair. That is why Hive created a moisturizing shampoo bar – to gently cleanse parched strands while offering the hydration it craves!
Since plastic packaging came to prominence, we’ve made, used, and disposed of more than 8.3 billion tons of the stuff. Over 90 percent has gone unrecycled, often ending up in landfills, oceans, and animals’ bellies.
Environmental Impact: This shampoo bar is paraben-and phthalate-free and packed with plant-based ingredients that are vegan and certified as all-natural. The packaging is recyclable and shipped with biodegradable and compostable packing peanuts.
Ethique – Volume Please
Volume and shine are the things that make the hair beautiful. Ethique has created the unique sweet and spicy & wonderbar that will bring life and volume to hair.
Environmental Impact: The beauty of the bar is that it is 100% soap-free, Ph balanced, and safe for colored and treated hair. One bar contributes to saving up to 8 bottles of liquid shampoo and conditioner. The brand plants one tree for every order.
Viori – Rice Shampoo Bar
These all-natural shampoo bars are crafted from the ancient rituals of the Red Yao tribes. From fair trade to natural ingredients, there’s a lot to love about this bar.
Environmental Impact: This shampoo is 100% vegan, made with sustainably-sourced ingredients and is cruelty-free. Not only are the rice farmers of the Red Yao tribe paid a premium for their ancient Longsheng rice, but Viori also reserve 5% of profits to directly benefit the Red Yao communities and have pledged thousands towards their social missions.
EcoRoots – Moroccan Oil Shampoo
EcoRoots present their Moroccan oil shampoo bar that will last for at least 50 + washes and leave hair clean and rejuvenated.
Environmental Impact: This plastic-free shampoo is safe, vegan, cruelty-free, and manufactured in the USA. With such packaging, the brand stands for eliminating plastic as much as possible.
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