Reusable face masks

 Hi! Sorry for the lack of posts here. I guess I've been a bit distracted with life's goings on.

I wanted to talk briefly about face masks, because you know, there's a pandemic and all. If we're going to get control of the rising cases of COVID-19, people have to get serious and do their part. Wearing a mask and social distancing is going to work. Listen to the science. People just have to do it! 

The nice thing is, there are a lot of options out there now for masks. You don't have to buy the throw away kind that just adds to the landfill. There are some super fun designs out there that are reusable and they are a good, safe option. I've tried a bunch of different types and have found this one from https://www.joahlove.com/collections/mask

so far to be the most comfortable. The draw strings help you fit it just right and it's easier to breath in. They also have a lot of pretty colorful designs and they come in adult and kid sizes. An extra nice thing, for every mask you buy, they give one to a person in need. Not only that but:

JOAH LOVE is proudly made in the USA, with our fabrics knit at local textile companies in Los Angeles, and we make sustainability a priority.

ahhhh, that's what I like to hear, sustainability...

 

I also just bought a couple of bandanas to see how those work as masks. A company I found that is also sustainable, plus removes plastic from oceans is

https://unitedbyblue.com/products/moth-moon-bandana?variant=32074617815112

What masks have you found that you like? Please share here in the comments.

Thanks and take care!

-Joy

Safety razors!

I've been using this for a while now and am very pleased with it.

There is absolutely no plastic involved and it's practically waste free! I bought mine on amazon, but I know they are available in many stores: Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart just to name a few. Some other online options are: zerowastecartel.com and zerowastestore.com.

Be sure to soap up though when you use the safety razor or use a nice environmentally friendly shaving cream. I can do my underarms in the shower, but prefer to shave my legs outside of the shower. This is just because I don't want to waste water and in order to get the best angle for shaving. The shavers don't have a pivoting head, so it's all about the correct angle. It's a good idea to maybe watch a youtube video on how to use them, just to make sure you have the right idea. Below is a little gif showing how to open and insert the blades.

It's ridiculous to use disposable, plastic razors that add to landfills when this option is available. Unfortunately millions of razors end up in landfills every year. MILLIONS. They are not recyclable.

So, consider purchasing one of these safety razors. They last for years and years and if you end up needing to get a new one, it is recyclable!

Please feel free to add a comment with your experience or with any questions you may have. It's always great to share!

Thanks!
Joy

Who gives a crap- no, it's toilet paper!

We're on our second shipment (or "shitment" HA!) of a product made by a company called who gives a crap
Yes, you read that right.

 

 

It's plastic free packaging, 100% recycled materials toilet paper! Delivered right to your door. We love it. You can subscribe for scheduled deliveries or just go up and order when you need it. They have other options as well, like bamboo, which is sustainably grown. You can also try their tissues or paper towels if you need them. We've ordered a few paper towel rolls as well and they work great.

who gives a crap

It's pretty reasonably priced and wayyyyy better for the planet and ultimately mankind! Which is the point, right?

Before finding this company, I had been looking everywhere for a place that sells toilet paper NOT wrapped in plastic. Couldn't find it. Think of all of the plastic produced out there just to wrap toilet paper that is used to wipe your arse! All that plastic is here for hundreds of years now, destroying and polluting the only home we have.

So forget COSTCO for your bum wiping needs, go for this instead!

As always, if you have a comment or something you can share, please do!

Thanks!
Joy