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zero-waste dreams

3/14/2016

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this month i've been working on a zero-waste bathroom check-in.  it's easy to get discouraged when i look around and still see some things i would like to be different... especially when i begin to compare myself to others.  i've got dreams...

my zero-waste dream bathroom would include:

teeth:
-bamboo toothbrush bartered for in exchange for eggs from my backyard hens
-baking soda for toothpaste
-silk thread floss unravelled from silk fabric bought straight off the bolt (compostable)

shower:
-outdoor private shower in a consistently warm climate with no unwelcome guests (bugs)
-grey water collection to water my wildflowers
-natural bulk soap bar for body and hair

-laser hair removal once and for all
-linen waffle weave towel woven on the farm where it was grown

face:
-my naturally dewy skin could sometimes benefit from a little bulk oil
-homemade lip balm

hair:
-smooth comb carved by someone i know
-a single hair elastic
-beautiful heirloom scissors 

other:
​-a crystal wrapped in a vintage bandana meeting all my underarm needs
-nail clippers from my childhood
-recycled toilet paper available without a wrapper

monthly:
-menstrual cup wrapped in a vintage handkerchief 

the problem is that it hasn't all worked out like that for me.  there is the occasional (or not so occasional) pimple, stinky pit, cavity, and bad hair day.  certain zero-waste ideals have not worked for me at all...and some elements have taken quite a bit of trial and error.  my zero-waste bathroom is a work in progress...but progress it does.    :)


love,
jane
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Julie link
3/14/2016 11:56:40 am

I love your dream zero waste bathroom! I'm getting closer to hitting that dream (minus the outdoor shower and some of the lovely products/objects you've mentioned). It can be a problem sometimes finding products that work. Shampoo and conditioner has been my biggest challenge, but all we can do is keep trying (and dreaming).

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jane link
3/14/2016 03:23:18 pm

yes! i try to just keep moving forward. :) your zero-waste bathroom post was lovely!

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