Should You Swap Plastic Bottles For Bar Soap to Reduce Your Environmental Impact?

Plastic is a serious issue and consumers are becoming more and more aware of the impact that it has on the environment. According to ​Zero Waste Europe​, the beauty and personal care industry creates over 120 billion packaging units globally each year. And 91% of the plastic has NOT been recycled, according to National Geographic. Although it’s tough to fathom, especially in this day and age, half of Americans still don’t recycle. If you weigh the data against lifestyle choices such as overall ease of use, travel friendliness, cost-effectiveness, usability, and effectiveness, who would be your winner for the most coveted spot on your shower ledge? Convenience is always an easier choice to make, but in all actuality, we’ve all been part of the problem—now it’s time to be part of the solution. Making the switch from plastic bottles to solid-based skincare and haircare is a better option, particularly for the environment. They're not just for your grandmother's bathroom or simply the freebies in your hotel bathroom solid soap bars have gone through a robot. Here is why the data has us eliminating the need for a disposable plastic bottle (including the non-recyclable pump that comes with it).

• Beauty bars are far less harsh than the overly perfumed options we grew up with. Today's versions are PH Balanced and even target specific concerns.

• Bar Soap is biodegradable and contrary to popular belief they do not transmit infection

• Buying handcrafted soap supports local small businesses

• 1-2 bars of soap replace a typical bottle of body wash

• Lastly, it takes more energy to produce liquid soap as they use up to five times more energy to produce liquid soap than a solid soap bar.