Why Your Shower Is a Great Place to Start
The bathroom is one of the biggest sources of single-use plastic in the average home. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion — each of those bottles is typically used once and discarded. But it doesn't have to be that way. With a few simple swaps, your entire bath and body routine can become almost entirely plastic-free.
The Plastic-Free Bath Starter Swaps
Shampoo & Conditioner
Two of the easiest switches:
- Shampoo bars — a single bar replaces 2–3 plastic bottles and lathers beautifully. Try the popular Dip Shampoo/Conditioner Bars.
- Refillable bottles — if you prefer liquid, use a reusable pump bottle and refill from a bulk or concentrate source. Our Rosemary Mint Vanilla Shampoo is a salon-quality product that foams well and cleans superbly.
- Coconut Conditioner — our Coconut Conditioner is a customer favorite and pairs perfectly with any of our shampoo options.
Body Wash
Our Body Wash is formulated to be gentle, plant-based, and effective. Fill a reusable pump or squeeze bottle and keep a larger refill container under the sink — you'll rarely have to think about it again.
Lotion
Rich, nourishing, and zero-waste-friendly. Our Avocado Lotion is one of our top sellers for a reason — it's deeply moisturizing and comes in packaging you can refill or compost.
Deodorant
This one surprises people, but deodorant is very refillable-friendly. Little Seed Farm All-Natural Deodorant uses minimal packaging and works without the aluminum and chemicals found in conventional sticks.
Tips for a Low-Waste Shower
- Keep a small reusable bottle in the shower and a larger refill container nearby — refill takes 30 seconds
- Look for concentrates when possible: they use less water, less packaging, and last longer
- Swap single-use razors for a safety razor with replaceable blades
- Replace plastic loofahs with a natural sisal or cotton wash cloth
Don't Try to Do It All at Once
The most sustainable approach is to use what you have, then make the switch when something runs out. Start with your most-used product — shampoo or body wash are good first picks — and add one new swap every month or two.
Shop our full Bath & Body collection to find your next favorite refill-friendly product. Your shower — and the planet — will thank you.
