Zero waste at home: 7 eco-responsible accessories

Washable organic cotton tissue box and basket -  €49.50

  

To do without disposables, washable tissues are a simple zero-waste alternative to use at home. While carrying them with you all day may seem impractical, reusable tissues at home have several advantages:

• you don’t have to keep them on you
• the basket allows you to collect them discreetly
• you will always have tissues at hand
• it is a more elegant decorative accessory than a box of disposable tissues
• all textiles are non-toxic and certified OEKO-TEX

In addition to being zero-waste, the case and basket are designed with ethics in mind to last over time. They are made of PUL, an organic cotton combined with a synthetic fiber made from recycled plastic bottles. Made in Europe, this textile repurposes plastic waste.

As for the washable tissues, they contain 100% organic cotton and are entirely made in France, from the spinning mill to the finishing. The brand Libellule Fabrique promotes short supply chains and handmade products to better control its environmental impact. Pauline, the creator, also ensures the quality of the products and can also provide anyone interested with manufacturing details.

2# The sponge zero waste enters your home

 

3# A zero-waste bathroom with the solid shaving soap

Solid shea butter shaving soap -  €12.50 

The solid shaving soap is another way to reduce waste in the bathroom, just like toothpaste, deodorant, and solid shampoo. In fact, 1 solid shaving soap is equivalent to 2 shaving foam cans. Which means:

• more space in your bathroom
• a long-lasting lathering shaving soap
• long-term savings
• fewer packages to throw away

In addition to its compact and eco-friendly format, the shaving soap also takes care of your skin since it is enriched with shea butter. So in the end, you buy fewer moisturizers: with zero waste, the savings are manifold.

The French brand Lamazuna is a pioneer of slow cosmetics and zero waste in the bathroom. All products are certified vegan, are composed mostly of organic ingredients, and are made in France or in neighboring countries. Toothbrush, solid toothpastes, refills, solid deodorants… it is one of the brands to turn to to practice zero waste made in France.

4# Reusable makeup remover pads 

Pads for makeup removal - €12

In an eco-responsible design approach, it first and foremost favors chiné fabrics that it upcycles to bring a unique touch to each of its creations.

They are a perfect alternative to disposable cotton pads. 

5# Zero-waste toilets, it is possible!

 

Eco-designed sustainable toilet brush - €39.99

 

Did you think you could take the zero-waste approach all the way to the toilet? This is now the case with this toilet brush designed from recycled and plant-based materials. Designed with the idea of limiting waste throughout its lifespan, the toilet brush contains:

• recycled plastic (garden furniture…)
• bio-based materials (20 to 30% beet, lavender waste and other natural fibers.)

But that is not all: it has a leaf shape, directly inspired by nature, to optimize the cleaning of the toilet. Indeed, classic round toilet brushes are not adapted to the bowl.

With the brand, Biom Paris, Sandra even went as far as removing the bristles to be able to reach difficult-to-access areas more easily. The lifespan of the object therefore increases because it is completely adapted to its use. This also helps produce less waste at the end of its life since it does not have bristles, which are currently not recyclable in France.

6# Recycled waterproof dish cover

Recycled waterproof dish cover -  €6

♻️ Recycling
✅ Certified
🇪🇺 Made in Europe
🇫🇷 Made in France
🌀 Zero-waste lifestyle
🌿 Organic
🏠 Made locally
🐨 Vegan
👐🏽 Social and solidarity impact
🔁 Upcycling
🗓️ Made to order
🧴 Plastic-free

Discover the recycled waterproof dish cover, available in several colors and prints. Designed to keep your food and dishes fresh for longer. It helps replace plastic wrap.

The cover is made from upcycled waterproof fabric scraps (coated fabric) to keep your food as fresh as possible, without its odor taking over your fridge. Practical!

7# 100% recyclable toothbrush with interchangeable heads

Toothbrush with interchangeable heads - €5.90

Values: 

Here is a zero-waste toothbrush with a handle designed to last as long as possible. Here, you only replace the heads when they are worn out. What's more, there is no need to throw them away, as the Lamazuna brand offers to send them directly to a recycling organization. The organization will dismantle each part of the toothbrush to recycle them into the design of different objects.

The toothbrush is designed to have a minimal carbon footprint, to be durable, and to be repurposed at the end of its life. The handle consists of a mixture of castor derivatives (70%) and plastic (30%). It is made in France. As for the toothbrush head, it is made in Italy from ABS plastic, the plastic used in many children's toys, and the bristles are made of nylon.

What's more, the toothbrush with interchangeable heads is certified vegan, one of the other flagship commitments of the Lamazuna brand.

It is therefore an ultra committed zero-waste accessory that you will be proud to use.

Have you heard of the washable tissue dispenser? For us, it is the accessory that stands out. As a decorative object, to avoid throwing away tissues immediately after use… It perfectly embodies the zero-waste approach. What's more, the brand is committed to short-circuit production and promotes the use of recycled materials.

If you would like to see other items to reduce your waste production, the zero-waste collection at Meanwhile Boutique is made for you!

Photo credits: 

Photo by Karolina Grabowska