How to Create a Low-Waste Bathroom
How to Create a Low-Waste Bathroom
Simple Swaps to Reduce Waste & Toxins in One of the Most Overlooked Spaces in Your Home
At The Wellnest Shop, we’re all about making sustainable living feel approachable, not overwhelming—and one of the easiest places to start is right in your bathroom.
From toothpaste tubes to shampoo bottles, the bathroom is full of hidden waste and toxins. But with a few intentional swaps, you can turn this everyday space into a haven of clean, conscious living. Here’s how:
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1. Swap Bottles for Bars- Or Go Refillable
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash—these can all be replaced with solid bar alternatives. Bars last longer, reduce plastic waste, and usually have simpler, safer ingredients.
But if you prefer liquids, go for refillable options! Bring your own bottles and refill at our shop—less plastic, less waste, same clean.
You’ll love our organic bar soap with zero packaging or these shampoo bars with compostable wrappers.
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2. Rethink Your Toothpaste & Toothbrush
Those toothpaste tubes aren’t recyclable in most places, and your plastic toothbrush? It’ll live on for hundreds of years.
Low-waste swap: Try refillable toothpaste tablets or toothpaste powder in glass jars, and switch to a bamboo toothbrush.
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3. Choose Refillable Cleaners
Instead of buying new bottles of bathroom cleaner, try a refillable system using concentrates or bulk refills. We carry several low-waste options at The Wellnest Shop that are just as effective—without the environmental cost.
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4. Look at What’s in Your Cabinet
Deodorant, skincare, and even feminine care products can often be swapped for low-waste versions. From refillable deodorant cream in glass containers, to reusable facial rounds and menstrual cups—there are more options than ever!
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5. Upgrade Your Toilet Paper
Most big-brand toilet paper is bleached and wrapped in plastic. Opt for TP made from recycled paper or bamboo, packaged without plastic like this one from plant paper.
Want to level up your low-waste game? A bidet cuts down on toilet paper use, and for the truly committed—yes, reusable cloth toilet paper is a thing.
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6. Simplify Where You Can
Sometimes, low-waste living is less about what you buy and more about what you don’t need. Think about your routines—are there products you can eliminate altogether?
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7. Start Small, Stay Consistent
You don’t need to toss everything and start from scratch. Use up what you have, and when it’s time to restock, choose one sustainable swap at a time. Your bathroom doesn’t need to be Pinterest-perfect—it just needs to work for you and align with your values.
Want to try a few of these swaps? Come see us at The Wellnest Shop in Rogers, AR—we’re happy to help you build a low-waste bathroom you’ll feel good about.
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Looking for more tips? Tune into The Wellnest Mamas Podcast where we chat about sustainable living, parenting, and holistic wellness with local professionals and real moms like you.