Hello everybody! I have long been wanting to make an index of the products I use in my own daily life – some of them are as zero waste as they can be, others, not so much. It’s easy to recommend the most sustainable products, but the truth is, sometimes the ideal solution isn’t readily available, so we choose the next best thing, or the next next best thing. But what is the common denominator, always, is the wish to be better, more conscious, and reduce impact. As such, I have created this index, that I’ll gradually update if I start using new products, so there is also a place to look for recommendations, or at least getting an idea what someone else in the zero waste movements is currently using.
I have previously made numerous lists, with everything from clothing, underwear and shoes, to beauty and household brands, all looking to be more sustainable. You can still check them out here (the difference between these lists and this index is that I haven’t tried all the brands listed in the other posts, but everything added on here is what I am currently using).
- Zero waste cleaning products
- Sustainable sheets and towels
- Zero Waste hair and skin care
- Zero waste dental hygiene
- Sustainable cosmetics
- Online second hand shops
- Sustainable shoe brands
- Eco brands I stand by
I have added household products, beauty, hygiene, and health products to the list, but I am always interested in letting it grow, so if there are additions things we can add, let me know. Anyway, here is the index:
Beauty (cosmetics, soaps, and hygiene)
- Mascara: Annamarie Borlind
- Lipsticks: Beauty Made Easy, Salt New York
- Powder: Zao
- Blush: Elate
- Bronzer: Zao
- Makeup brushes: Eco Tools, and Zao
- Conditioner: Simpelt
- Shampoo: Skoon
- Concealer: Lush, Elate
- Deodorant: Wild
- Toothbrush: Humble co
- Toothpaste: Jordan
- Face cloth: Toockies exfoliating cloth
- Face oil: Naked & Thriving, Go Circulär
- Hair oil: Living Naturally
- Razor: Leaf Shave
- Face cleansing balm: UpCircle
- Nail file: Lavinia
Health (supplements and menstruation)
- B12: Omnivegan B12
- Sun protection: Fair Squared, and Amazinc
- Menstrual cup: Ruby
- Menstrual Underwear: Ruby, Underprotection, Thinx
Household (laundry, and cleaning)
- Laundry detergent: Neutral
- Cleaning detergent: EcoClean, Homemade, Neat
- Dish soap: No Tox Life, and bulk Sonnett
- Toilet paper: Who Gives A Crap
- Pumice stone for cleaning sinks and shower
- Dishwashing brush: C. C. Hansen
- Bedsheets: Dawn Designs
- Towels: Thrifted
