Did you know that there are around 1 billion toothpaste tubes sent to landfills every year? Zero waste should make you smile… and not at the expense of wasteful tubes of toothpaste. There are a lot of different materials in toothpaste tubes, including plastic, aluminum, steel, nylon, and even copper. It's not possible to recycle toothpaste tubes unless they're processed separately which is a pretty complicated process.

It is remarkable that so many bathroom products take up so much space and produce so much trash. If you take a look around your space, you will quickly notice how many items will just end up being thrown out. I want to share my favorite zero-waste products to help you make your bathroom more eco-friendly. I took into consideration each item's lifespan and its impact upon disposal.