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[witchyfashion]

The perfect kit has been created for skin-care, makeup and eco-conscious afficianados alike! The waste-warriors at LastObject beauty have thought of it all when it comes to personal hygiene meeting sustainability

Color: Peach, Black, Red, Blue, Green, Turquoise

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[lifestyle-hub]

Eco-Friendly Beauty Swaps: Sustainable Alternatives to Popular Makeup Products

Image Credit: Dziana Hasanbekava

Most of our favorite beauty products have a hidden cost (which we'll soon get into). But don’t worry! Making small, eco-friendly beauty swaps can be just as glamorous, without compromising the planet.

A Little Beauty "Something" You Should Know

The beauty industry generates over 120 billion units of packaging each year. Most of it isn't recyclable. And then there’s the actual makeup itself, filled with synthetic chemicals, microplastics, and ingredients that don't do our skin and environment any good.

Don't attack me yet, I'm not saying you shouldn't put on some lipstick or powder. What I'm really trying to say is; how can we look good while doing good? It all starts with swapping out a few key items.

1. Foundation

One of the biggest culprits in the beauty world is foundation bottles. They’re often made of plastic or come in unrecyclable glass.

Eco Swap: Try a refillable foundation. Many brands now offer foundations in reusable containers. Brands like Kjaer Weis and Elate Cosmetics are paving the way by offering eco-friendly packaging and natural, skin-loving formulas.

These brands allow you to purchase refills, minimizing waste. Not only are these organic ingredients better on your skin, but you’ll also cut down on single-use plastic packaging....a win-win!

2. Lipsticks

Lipsticks are another beauty staple that frequently comes in non-recyclable tubes. The good news? Sustainable alternatives exist that deliver just as much pigment and hydration.

Eco Swap: Go for biodegradable or refillable lipstick tubes. Brands like Axiology make lipsticks using all-natural ingredients and biodegradable packaging. RMS Beauty also offers lipsticks in glass and aluminum packaging, both of which are much easier to recycle than traditional plastic.

3. Mascara

Mascara is a makeup must-have, but traditional mascara tubes and wands contribute significantly to waste. Most mascara tubes aren't recyclable due to the mix of plastic and metal components.

Eco Swap: Opt for a zero-waste or refillable mascara. Companies like Trestique and Izzy Zero Waste Beauty offer mascaras with refillable components, cutting down on plastic waste. The packaging is sleek, chic, and eco-friendly, proving that sustainability can still be stylish.

4. Makeup Brushes

Ever thought about what your makeup brushes are made of? Well, many brushes are crafted from the “same ole” synthetic, non-biodegradable materials.

Eco Swap: Look for makeup brushes made from sustainable materials like bamboo and recycled aluminum. EcoTools and Bamboo Naturals offer high-quality, eco-friendly brushes that work just as well as conventional ones. Plus, bamboo is a renewable resource, making it an excellent choice for sustainability.

5. Cleansing Wipes

Makeup removal wipes can be quite convenient, but they’re often non-biodegradable and full of chemicals that aren’t great for your skin or the planet.

Eco Swap: Instead of single-use wipes, try reusable cotton rounds or cloths. Brands like LastObject and Marley’s Monsters offer washable, reusable cotton pads that can be used over and over again. They’re gentle on your skin and reduce the amount of waste generated by your beauty routine.

6. Eyeshadow Palettes

Eyeshadow palettes are often made with plastic, magnets, and mirrors, making them nearly impossible to recycle. An alternative?

Eco Swap: Opt for palettes made with recyclable or compostable materials. Aether Beauty is one brand leading the way, offering gorgeous eyeshadow palettes in zero-waste packaging. The best part? Their formulas are cruelty-free, vegan, and filled with ethically sourced ingredients.

7. Powder Products

Powders like blush, bronzer, and setting powders are another area where waste adds up, especially when packaged in bulky plastic compacts.

Eco Swap: Look for brands that offer refillable powder products. Tata Harper and Alima Pure offer beautiful options with refillable packaging, ensuring you can keep your favorite shades while cutting back on waste.

Why It Matters

You might be thinking, “Do these small swaps really make a difference?” Yes, they do! Every step toward sustainability, no matter how small, contributes to a bigger change. By choosing products that are kind to the environment, you’re voting with your wallet for a future that’s not just beautiful, but also sustainable.

With all that Said

Switching to eco-friendly beauty alternatives doesn’t mean sacrificing quality or style. In fact, many sustainable beauty brands offer high-performing products with the added bonus of being kind to the environment. By making thoughtful swaps, you can still enjoy your beauty routine while helping reduce waste and protect the planet.

So the next time you’re shopping for makeup, ask yourself: can this be reused, refilled, or recycled? Let’s prove that beauty and sustainability can go hand in hand and look fabulous while doing it!

Signing out, kad

References

The global cosmetic packaging market and the rise of sustainable beauty - Euromonitor International.

Cosmetic Design USA - Sustainable beauty

[trenttrendspotter]

Compostable Beauty

The beauty and cosmetics sphere has received enormous backlash for the constant waste it produces and has been heavily encouraged to seek alternative, eco-friendly options. In 2018 in the United States alone, almost 7.9 billion units of rigid plastic were created just for beauty and personal care products, and  the problem is becoming worse. This is a source of pollution that needs to be addressed.

At the same time, 58% of U.S. consumers state they would pay more for sustainable versions of their regular personal care products, while 56% would do the same for their beauty products. The good news is that the beauty industry is attempting to shift toward more sustainable options with the development of compostable formulations and packaging that serve as alternatives to synthetic fibers and single-use plastics.

Compostable items are essential because they break down in the same way organic elements like fruits and vegetables do, producing humus (the richest, most valuable part of the soil) when composted. It’s a step beyond biodegradable.

As composting takes hold of beauty care, more and more brands are coming out of the woodwork with new and improved products. They’re rethinking what’s possible in beauty, from sheet masks to makeup to hair accessories to everyday use products. These products are increasingly being made from natural materials, such as plant fibers, which can potentially break down in soil, leaving behind no harmful residues.  

In addition to being better for the environment, industry leaders have realized compostable formulas may also be better for our skin. Since they are made from natural materials, they may be less likely to cause irritation or adverse reactions, making them a good option for those with sensitive skin.  

Guilt-free Sheet Masks  

Masque Bar has introduced a zero-waste compostable sheet mask. This brand previously brought Korean beauty products to the North American market; it is  now leading the innovation once again to improve consumers’ eco-conscious habits with clean products that integrate sustainability effortlessly into their lifestyles. The compostable sheet mask moisturizes and refines the skin barrier. They feature a clean ingredient profile and are compostable due to a composition of up of natural fibers. The masks are 99% natural, vegan, gluten-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, cruelty-free and Leaping Bunny Certified.

Eco-conscious Everyday Use  

LastObject is a company on a mission to end the need for single-use items. LastObject makes durable and reusable products. The brand uses materials like compostable wood fibers, cardboard and organic cotton in its product design. From swabs to tissues to pads and more, this B Corp-certified brand disrupts the single-use industry with alternative solutions.  

Package Free provides products that use zero or minimal packaging and eliminate single-use plastics from everyday routines. It also ships 100% plastic-free. All of the brand’s products—from hair care to skin care to body care and everything in between—can be reused, refilled, composted or recycled. Since its launch in 2017, the brand has reportedly diverted 132 million plastic bags, 3.8 billion plastic bottles and 674,000 plastic razors from landfills.

Alternative First Aid  

Nutricare focuses on making better, natural alternatives to existing products using premium and sustainable ingredients and processes. One of its brands is Patch, which makes compostable adhesive bandages made of 100% organic bamboo fibers to provide antioxidant, skin soothing properties, natural coconut oil to reduce inflammation as well regenerate skin cells, aloe vera to heal the skin and activated charcoal to help draw out toxins. Patch bandages provide hypoallergenic wound care for sensitive skin that’s plastic-free, latex-free, and 100% compostable and eco-friendly.  

Bionanopol Makeup    

EcoTools has created beauty and self-care products that fit into today’s mindful-oriented lifestyles. From compostable makeup blenders to crystal face rollers o a variety of practical bath brushes and accessories, its products are not only effective, but also vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and made with recycled and renewable materials. EcoTools’ compostable bioblender makeup sponges are made with only five ingredients: water, corn, bionanopol (biobased polyurethane, the secret to making it compostable), a natural preservative and natural pigment. The packaging is FSC-certified and printed with soy ink, as well.  

Bamboo-based  

Elate Beauty is a leader in zero waste makeup with their refillable, recyclable and compostable products, including mascaras, lipsticks and lip gloss are contained in a recyclable inner tube and bamboo outer casing. Bamboo is the basis of most of the brand’s products. The material is sustainably sourced and not chemically treated. Products come in tin containers with small magnets that fit easily into their reusable bamboo palettes. When finished, consumers recycle the tin container and replace it with a refill that is shipped in a seed paper package that can be planted to grow wildflowers. This capsule beauty brand focuses on minimizing waste and maximizing joy.  

Once users are done using compostable items, they can toss them into a stylish compost bin, called Bamboozle, made from repurposed bamboo. This eco-friendly houseware line prioritizes a cleaner Earth with convenience and quality. Its high-end, affordable bin looks great on the counter and solves the messy, unappealing aesthetic of the compost bin conundrum. These products are durable with a ceramic-like look and feel and trendy colors ideal for every space.  

Paper Packaged Makeup  

River Organics is the brainchild of an art historian and a natural product chemist who came together to create a waste-free makeup brand. The  products reportedly have minimal environmental impact. All are packaged in compostable, plastic-free paper tubes and are mailed with recyclable, eco-friendly materials. Even the labels are made with natural fiber, free of bleaching and chemicals, which allows them to be composted as well.  

Konjac Plant Fiber Body Sponge  

Everist believes it’s time to rethink everything when it comes to beauty; that’s just what it did with its charcoal compostable konjac body sponge. This product can replace single-use cloths or makeup wipes. It’s made of 100% natural konjac plant fiber and infused with detoxifying bamboo charcoal powder. Konjac is naturally alkaline, helping balance the skin’s pH as well as exfoliating and soothing the skin. This brand believes eco can be for everyone, but only with thoughtful design and results that are an upgrade, not a compromise.  

Mushroom Mycelium  

Ecovative pioneered the art and science of growing complete materials with mushroom mycelium to provide consumers with home-compostable alternatives. Its Forager foam is made from pure AirMycelium, which replaces plastic, leather and other unsustainable products. It’s a high-performance foam that can be tailored to a variety of needs for multiple industries and product applications. After their use is through, they dissolve into Earth-friendly, compost-ready organic matter in 45 days.    

Overall, the rise of compostable brands reflects a growing awareness of the need to make more sustainable choices in our daily lives, as well as a desire to take better care of our skin without harming the planet.  

[intelligentliving]

Every day 1.5 billion cotton swabs are produced, causing it to become one of the largest marine pollution sources. In the UK, there are nine discarded swabs per 100 feet of beach. On top of that, the CO2 emissions from the production and transportation of the single-use item is a...

[recycle-plastic-not-girlfriends]

A little update about personal sustainability!

I decided to start my decrease in waste in the bathroom. I've taken inventory of what products I have, what I need to finish, and what can be replaced.

First thing to go was cotton swabs. I am notorious for using these ALL THE TIME. I switched to LastSwab.

LastSwab is made out of corn based material and it good for up to 1000* uses. It is durable and long lasting. It's supposedly good for around 3 years of usage. And so far I am loving it!

This company also makes LastTissue and LastRound. I am curious about trying these out in the future.

I am waiting for LastRound to be released as it's still in the KickStarter phase, but I am also looking at other alternatives. I use cotton rounds fairly often with my face wash routine. There are a lot of cotton round alternatives on Etsy as well.

I am looking into Boie for my next toothbrush and face/body scrubbies. I am not a fan of bamboo toothbrushes(sorry y'all😅) so this seems like a good alternative. The toothbrush heads are interchangeable. And Boie offers a recycling return program for both the toothbrushes and scrubbies.

We all know loofahs are germ fueled disasters and clairisonic heads have no way to be properly recycled. So these scrubbies could be a good alternative.

Will report back when I try them.

Also on the future list: Toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, shampoo, conditioner, bodywash

All of these I still have A LOT to work through before I seek replacements. So it's a start!

[luxebeat]

How to Start Reducing Plastics on World Ocean Day

How to Start Reducing Plastics on World Ocean Day

World Ocean Day is on Wednesday, June 8. It’s a day to remind everyone of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. Not only do oceans covers over 70% of the planet, according to the United Nations, the ocean is our life source, supporting humanity and every organism on earth. World Ocean Day Not only does the ocean produce at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen, it is home to most of earth’s…

[adventuremule]

#adventuremule #getoutside #backpacking #followus #mysteryranch #outdoorresearch #unchartedsupplyco #kammok #goalzero #backwaterpaddlecompany #kuhl #survivorcord #mymedic #pelicancase #grayl #petzl #seatosummit #scrubba #helinox #lastobject #pyroputty #dji #adventure #primus #leathermantools #dangowallet #vrs #ajtdesigns #garmin #oakley (at Adventure Mule) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFqLmTup_pt/?igshid=11euwh4ecnyof

[sandandjello]

The LastObject LastSwab: I Never Thought I’d Reuse an Ear Swab, but Here We Are

from The LastObject LastSwab: I Never Thought I’d Reuse an Ear Swab, but Here We Are

[lovely-low-waster]

The LastSwab Beauty Swab

I finally made the switch when I was gifted this reusable swab from LastObject!! I’ve always been a huge user of cotton swabs, specifically for my makeup as I do it almost daily. Before I’d use anywhere from 1-3 cotton swabs a day. This works amazing with a little bit of makeup remover to clear up and small imperfections in your makeup. I mostly use it to touch up my winged eyeliner or and smudges in the rest of my makeup. I’ll typically dip the tip in a small bit of Lush’s 9 to 5 makeup remover and rub it wherever I want to take a little makeup off. Then I’ll usually dab it dry with my makeup cloth. When I'm done with it I’ll take a small pump of hand soap and some warm water to rub it clean and pat dry with a towel. 

The nubs on the swap are made of TPE with a plastic rod and the case a biodegradable PLA that’s made of corn. On their site they say that this single swab will replace up to 1,000 of its disposable cotton counterparts! They do detail their product can be used in place of pretty much anything you’d use a cotton swab for, but they note it’s not heat resistant and shouldn’t be mixed with solvents like acetone or nail polish remover. I was also excited when I received it that it was wrapped in a cardboard box that I was thereafter able to recycle. 

As a company I really liked that I was able to make this swab with LastObject as their main concern is reducing single use products by coming up with reusable alternatives. I’ve seen similar products elsewhere, but I stand behind the ethics of this particular company as they think thoroughly of exactly what their products are made of. They also note that they ensure that their products are sustainable throughout their life from cradle to grave. I’ll link their site below to check out their products as well as their mission towards sustainability. 

https://lastobject.com

[lastobjectnz]

Bring Thoughts On Sustainability And Zero Waste With LastObject

LastObject NZ has one mission: to make sustainable alternatives to replace single-use items which can be reused more than a thousand times. All LastObject products are made with convenience in mind, always easy to clean and simple to store. We’re bringing you the best of both worlds: the easy, on-the-go availability of the tissue pack and the zero waste, soft-on-the-nose handkerchief. We want to bring the handkerchief back into mainstream culture. There are so many other products avialble here at our place such as LastTissue Box, LastRound, LastSwab and so on.

Official Website: https://lastobject.nz

[laurengoesgreen]

Items to Switch Out (and sustainable brand options)

Laundry detergent (Dropps; Blueland; CleanCult)

Dishwasher detergent (Dropps; Blueland; CleanCult)

Reusable face pads (LastObject; Kitsch)

Reusable or sustainable cotton swabs (LastObject; by Humankind)

Paper towels (Reel; Who Gives a Crap; Grove; Bambooee)

Toothpaste (Bite; byHumankind)

Deodorant (byHumankind)

Safety Razor (Leaf Shave)

What are some other commonly used household and personal products could I switch out for a sustainable alternative?

[frnklist]

LastSwab Basic // LastObject ($18 CAD)

[elle-muse-journal]

It's the forth day of Christmas gift ideas 🎁 In today's IGTV, you'll come to know one of the most innovative and awarded sustainable products in 2021. Watch the video or head to the link in bio to get your 10% discount code on your order. This is the perfect environment-friendly gift that will reduce bathroom waste and save you $$$ on common personal care products. . @lastobject #sustainable #sustainableliving #sustainablegifts #sustainablegifting #christmasgifts #christmaspresents #christmas2021 (at Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWqP-V7FGr3/?utm_medium=tumblr

[socialgoodmoms]

Company Launches Kickstarter to Reduce Feminine Hygiene Waste

Company Launches Kickstarter to Reduce Feminine Hygiene Waste

Did you know that 19 billion single-use feminine hygiene products will be thrown out this year in the United States alone? Most will end up in our oceans and landfills. We can definitely do something about this. A Danish company, LastObject, is launching a Kickstarter tomorrow September 1 to help fund a brand-new reusable pad that will contribute to a more waste-free world. Funders will receive…

[kellyyyllek]

So I got a fresh cut on the weekend, proceeded to wear eyeliner and then had a nap 🐼 But at least I finally got to use my #LastRound from @lastobject. https://www.instagram.com/p/CPF5b2LgxFu/?utm_medium=tumblr

[oceansrespect]

#CONCOURS 🎉🎊 Nous vous proposons de remporter un coton-tige réutilisable LastSwab (version Classique, Blanc Ours Polaire) ! Ce coton-tige apporte une alternative plus responsable et économique en remplaçant plus de 1000 cotons-tiges jetables. Pour participer, il suffit de : 1️⃣ S'abonner à @oceansrespect 2️⃣ Inviter un maximum d’ami(e)s en commentaire (minimum 2) 😉 Bonus 1 : Doublez vos chances en participant sur Facebook et Instagram Bonus 2 : Partager le post dans votre story en mentionnant @oceansrespect Tirage au sort le 23 janvier au soir. Bonne chance ! 🍀 📸 @lastobject 👌 (à Montpellier, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYyCyQKq9_Q/?utm_medium=tumblr