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Welcome to Bluedot Livingâs BuyBetter Marketplace, a biweekly newsletter that navigates the confusing world of stuff.
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Dear Readers,
If youâre a fan of Bluedot, youâre no doubt familiar with our delightful, award-winning environmental advice column, Dear Dot. Our readers ask Dot all kinds of questions, and it turns out that a number of these queries are related to what you do (or donât do) in the bathroom. Things like How can I smell good without toxic chemicals?, How can I unclog a drain without Drano?, and Should I use the electric hand dryer or paper towels? |
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Youâll be surprised how easy it is to incorporate sustainable swaps into your bathroom routine.
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I distinctly remember the case of the dryer versus the paper towels, as it became a hot topic on our team Slack. Ever prescient, Dot told us that this issue was a great reminder ânot to sweat the small stuff.â She was right: In this instance, it turns out your choice here doesnât make a huge difference (although a modern electric hand dryer has a slightly lower carbon cost). The most efficient solution of all? Do as Dot does, and just âwipe your hands on your pants.â
While itâs best to follow that example and use less in general, there are a number of items we modern folk use on a regular basis. I donât plan on going without toilet paper, shampoo, or a razor anytime soon; I suspect you donât, either.
This week, Iâm highlighting sustainable swaps and upgrades for your bathroom. Here are a few great places to start. All starred items cost 10â20% less when you enter code BLUEDOT at checkout.
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Buy fewer products containing plastics. Switch to natural loofahs* or sea sponges.* Try these biodegradable hair ties.*
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Buy fewer products in plastic packaging. Deodorant* and toothpaste* options have grown tremendously in recent years.
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Buy fewer disposable products in general. Consider metal razors;* washable facial rounds;* and reusable Q-tips,* period products,* and sheet masks.
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Choose concentrated, water-free products. Bar soap, shampoo, and conditioner and concentrates deliver excellent results.
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Learn to craft your own soaps, scrubs, cleaning solutions.
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Use basics like lemons, salt, vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and Dr. Bronnerâs (available on Amazon) to get your bathroom clean.
Now, I know I used the word âbuyâ a lot just now, so let me clarify: I donât recommend ditching anything youâve currently got. Itâs best to simply replace products as needed. One idea I do suggest you implement now is adding a recycling bin or two to your bathroom (get these elegant baskets for 10% off with code BLUEDOT10, or try sleek metal bins available on Amazon). A simple system makes recycling much easier, yet few people have bins outside of the kitchen or office.
Keep reading to learn about more great products, easy cleaning hacks, and a lesson from Dot about why toilet paper matters more than you might think.
Thanks for reading and happy shopping!
â Elizabeth Weinstein, Marketplace Editor |
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A Better Electric Toothbrush
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B Corp Suri has created a sustainable electric toothbrush, which has a quiet yet powerful motor and 40-day battery life. The slim, aluminum brush is designed to be repaired, so a dead battery doesnât mean tossing your brush, and the company has a free recycling program for its plant-based brush heads. Read our review. |
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Long-Lasting Reusable Upgrades
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Mom-founded company Marleyâs Monsters offers reusable goods in cheerful colors and prints. Itâs amazing how much waste you can kick by switching to their washable facial rounds, sponges, wipes, UNpaper Towels, UNtissues, and even Toilet UNpaper. Save 15% with code BLUEDOT. Read our review. |
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TP That Gives Back
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Iâve been using Who Gives A Crap toilet paper for four years, and love it. Both the bamboo and recycled paper TP feel good on the behind. The company donates an astounding 50% of profits to charities working to improve sanitation and offer clean water to communities in need. Read our review. |
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An Easy-to-Install Bidet
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A Tushy bidet attachment will not only get your bum clean, it can also help you save money and decrease your overall water usage, due to how much less toilet paper youâll need (up to 75% less, according to Dear Dot). The entry model costs $129 and you can install it yourself in under 15 minutes. Read our review. |
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A Better Toilet Brush
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Keep your toilet clean with this Plastic-Free Toilet Brush from Zero Waste Store. Itâs made with beechwood and agave fibers, and the brush head can be replaced as needed. An elegant, open design and terra cotta tray prevent mold and mildew from growing. Save 20% with code BLUEDOT. Read our review. |
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The 18-in-1 Original
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You can clean just about anything with Dr. Bronnerâs, from tile floors and mirrors to your body and hair. The legendary castile soap company now offers refills in cardboard containers that use 80% less plastic than the original packaging. Read our review. |
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Fluffy, Fast-Drying Towels
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Coyuchiâs organic, Fair Trade cotton towels, especially the Air Weight and Mediterranean towels, are luxe but light and thirsty. They can actually reduce your energy usage compared to bulkier, hotel-style towels. Youâll be able to wash more towels at once, and they require less time in the dryer. Read our review. |
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Why? Partly because itâs tiny. Like James Bond-device tiny. Partly because it boasts the worldâs first-ever dual processing system. And with double the power comes double the clarity.
In non-science-y talk, it just means you get maximum speech clarity with minimal background noise and, as a result, effortless conversation wherever you go.
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If not, visit our site for round-ups of linen clothing, underwear, green tech, items for better sleep, gifts for dads, gifts for moms, gifts for hosts, pantry staples, cookware and appliances, cold-weather clothes, clean beauty, clean skincare, laundry and food storage solutions, back-to-school favorites, picks for pups, baby showers, gardens, the beach, and summer clothes, products for picnicking and renovating, kitchen favorites, white sneakers we love, and household cleaning products. |
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Want to get in touch? Iâd love to hear from you. Tell me about your favorite sustainable products, topics youâd like to see covered, or anything else thatâs on your mind â email marketplace@bluedotliving.com.
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Elizabeth Weinstein, Bluedotâs Marketplace Editor, lives in Manhattan with her husband; her papillon, Finley; and her cats, SanDeE* and Modell. When sheâs not asking the folks at Bloomingdaleâs and Nordstrom to try on all of their sustainable sneakers in a size 9Âœ, she can be found at the Union Square Greenmarket or gardening on her rooftop terrace. |
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