Starting Eco-Friendly: Zero Waste, Shampoo Bars vs. Liquid Shampoo

Did you know that the simple shampoo we use every day hides a significant amount of plastic waste and carbon emissions? As interest in the environment grows, shampoo bars—a solid form of shampoo—are becoming a staple of a sustainable lifestyle. Here is a comparison of why shampoo bars are better for the planet.

1. 100g of Compression: Daily Essentials Used Without Dilution

If you look closely at the ingredients of liquid shampoo, purified water makes up a large portion. In effect, we are paying for water. In contrast, solid shampoo bars are composed of active ingredients with the water removed. Generally, a shampoo bar of around 100g can be used for a similar number of washes as a 500ml bottle of liquid shampoo. By removing unnecessary water and leaving only the essential ingredients, it is small yet highly efficient in terms of performance.

2. 1/5 the Volume: An Innovation Reducing Carbon Footprints

Shampoo bars are about one-fifth the size of liquid shampoos. This difference in volume creates a synergy in the distribution process. When volume and weight are reduced, more products can be transported at once. This reduces the number of truck trips, lowering the carbon dioxide emissions generated during transport. It is often called a 'carbon diet for logistics' as more products can be delivered with less fuel compared to transporting liquid products. Additionally, since they take up less space in warehouses, carbon emissions required for maintaining storage space are also reduced.

3. Zero Plastic: Practicing 'Zero Waste'

The most visible difference is the container. Every time we finish a 500ml bottle of liquid shampoo, we discharge a plastic bottle and a pump that take over 500 years to decompose. It is now well known that the complex pumps and plastics used in cosmetic containers are rarely recycled and remain as non-decomposable waste. A major issue with these shampoo bottles is their large volume, which takes up significant space in landfills. Choosing a shampoo bar: Most shampoo bars are sold in paper packaging or completely 'naked' without any packaging. Once used up, they leave no waste behind, making true zero waste possible.

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