Earth Day is April 22! Let’s celebrate by taking easy steps to reduce our waste. This eco-holiday serves as a global reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve our planet. One impactful way to contribute is through more mindful daily routines, including using more sustainable cleaning, beauty and personal care products.
At The Earthling Co., we believe sustainability should be seamless. We create eco-friendly, low-waste hair and skin products that support a cleaner planet without sacrificing quality or performance. From shampoo bars to skin care, our products are designed to reduce plastic waste and promote intentional living. Here are 9 practical steps to help you minimize waste this Earth Day:
1. Embrace Reusable Alternatives
Single-use plastics are a significant environmental concern, with approximately 91% of all global plastic not being recycled according to National Geographic.1 Items like plastic shampoo bottles, grocery bags, and disposable coffee cups contribute to our pollution crisis. Switch to reusable shopping bags, reusable water bottles and mugs, and other eco-friendly products.
2. Practice Precycling
Precycling means thinking ahead about what you buy and choosing products that generate less waste from the start. Look for brands that use compostable or plastic-free packaging, buy in bulk when possible, and choose products with minimal or recyclable packaging. Our shampoo and conditioner bars come with low-waste packaging, helping you skip waste before it starts.
3. Compost Organic Waste
According to the Environmental Protections Agency, U.S. food waste is the leading cause of methane emissions in landfills, sitting at around 58%.2 Composting food scraps and yard waste lets us give nutrients and carbon back to the soil, helping plants grow and making our local environment stronger and healthier.
4. Go Paperless
Reduce your paper usage by choosing digital receipts, bills, and documents. Unsubscribe from junk mail and paper catalogs to help cut down on unnecessary paper waste.
5. Support Local And Bulk Shopping
Buying local and in bulk reduces transportation emissions and cuts down on excessive packaging. Farmers markets and refill shops are great places to find package-free produce, grains, and even low-waste items.
6. Repair And Repurpose Items
Before tossing things out, see if they can be repaired or reused. Old towels can become cleaning rags, glass jars can become storage containers, and even old t-shirts can be turned into reusable makeup wipes or hair wraps.
7. Participate In Community Clean-Up Events
Join a park or beach clean-up to help remove litter and prevent pollution. These events are also a great way to connect with your local eco-conscious community and raise awareness about plastic pollution.
8. Educate And Speak Out!
Start conversations! Talk about plastic-free swaps, mindful shopping, and sustainable self-care routines. Support policies that reduce waste and promote sustainability. Share what you know with others.
9. Use Eco-Friendly Products
Switching to low-waste, eco-conscious products is an easy way to reduce everyday waste. The beauty industry alone produces more than 120 billion units of packaging each year, much of it non-recyclable.3
At The Earthling Co., we offer plastic-free alternatives to everyday essentials like shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, and more. Our Shampoo Bars and Conditioner Bars are clinically tested and deliver salon-quality results without plastic waste. They're waterless, travel-friendly, and safe for all hair types.
Celebrate Earth Day With The Earthling Co.
Plastic pollution is a major global issue, with only about 9% of plastic waste being recycled worldwide.1 When you use mindful beauty and hair care products, you help reduce your environmental impact every day.
This Earth Day, let’s commit to simple, sustainable changes. Whether it's opting for our eco-friendly shampoo bar, composting your food scraps, skipping single-use plastics, or all of the above… every choice matters.
At The Earthling Co., we're here to make that journey easier, one low-waste swap at a time.
