TIPS FOR ZERO WASTE

Replace these items with goods that have no impact on our environment:

Tooth brush — bamboo $5.50 Dental floss — silk or bamboo $7

Source: dogooder.co.nz Dish Brush — Bamboo $8.00 Source: www.ecostore.co.nz/ dish-cleaning-nz

Find pure cotton dish cloths or make your own — much cheaper.

They work really well and no impact on the environment.

Replace plastic wrap with bees wax wraps. They can be found online but it is cheaper to make your own. They are not hard to make. Greenheart is having workshops teaching you how to make them, cost $20, all materials supplied.

Ethique has all sort of bars — get away from packaged goods.

You can choose from natural shampoos conditioners, deodorant, shaving bars, body washes etc ranging from $22 to $45.

One shampoo bar is equivalent to three bottles, so great value.

Source: ethiquebeauty.com/ Buy Eco Planet Laundry powder.

This comes with a cardboard scoop, and for convenience it is found at Levin’s New World.