#97

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#98

Anyone used soapnuts in their washing machine?

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#99

Yeah, I do. I use essential oils like tea tree because it’s vaguely antibacterial and lavender because it smells nice.

It’s fine for regular loads but I’ve been subjected to loads of bants from the football lads for saying i can’t effectively wash the kit for the squad just using them.

It’s way more economical though, I bought one £10 ish bag about 8 months ago and I’ve barely used any as you can reuse a handful for about 5 washes. Obviously extra costs are buying essential oils for scenting.

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#100

A new zero waste shop opened two minutes walk from my house a couple of weeks back.

I’ll be giving it my first visit today. I have no excuse.

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#101

Gradually switching to bars for toiletries, need some sort of multipart soap dish to give them all a home.

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#102

Using my shampoo bar for the first time today! Was upsold into getting a cork container as it’s carbon positive apparently. Smells lovely

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#103

What sort did you get? I find i have to alternate them with liquid shampoo as otherwise i don’t like how they feel on my scalp. I’ve tried conditioner bars too but didn’t really get on with them

#104

I haven’t tried it personally, but I saw this about turning your bar conditioner into a liquid one:


Might work better like that maybe?

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#105

They’re opening a second shop up about 5-10 mins drive away, and between here and the good off licence, so I’m looking forward to giving it a go once it’s open. Have wanted to try it for a while, but the existing shop isn’t in the most practical location for me.

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#106

I got this one as I have severe scalp psoriasis so needed something gentle:

i used a liquid conditioner already in the house though as my hair really needs it! Worked well I think? I let my hair dry naturally and it’s less frizzy than when I usually do that.

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#107

I’ve not tried that one, may give it a go next time!

#108

This is a superb shout thanks fl! I’m loving my shampoo bar but finding the conditioner bar harder to get on with. This is the solution I reckon.

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#109

Best place for reasonably priced basic steel beakers/tumblers?

#110

I can’t remember who it was who had the Salt of the Earth deodorant and was rightfully complaining it had unnecessary plastic, but they do it in just a cardboard box now wirh the crystal inside:

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Got that in Holland & Barratt so readily available enough :+1:

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#112

Mrs F has some of these. She loves them.

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#113

I’m looking to get a keep cup/thermos and I’m not sure what material is best. I’ve heard mixed things about bamboo keep cups.

#114

Best material from the point of view of using it or sustainability?

#115

Using it mostly but ofc sustainability is important

#116

Does anyone have any particular recommendations for bamboo/other non-plastic toothbrushes? Bonus points if they also make childrens ones.

(I’m aware of lots and things like brushbox, but interested if anyone can vouch for any in particular)

#117

I use a Humble Brush and it’s pretty great.

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