The decision to gradually change one's habits towards a lifestyle that is more respectful of the environment may include some moments of choice between its stages relating to the replacement of polluting and not very ecological products with natural and non-disposable products.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousThe decision to gradually change one's habits towards a lifestyle that is more respectful of the environment may include some moments of choice relating to replacement of polluting and not very ecological products with natural and non-disposable products.
Often the latter allow to reduce the amount of waste accumulated in the course of daily life and to eliminate the use of products containing polluting substances or derived from petroleum for home and personal care.
Which of the following have you already tried or are you going to try?
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Potassium alum deodorant
Il potassium alum stone deodorant, Also known as rock alum, constitutes a product that acts as a natural antibacterial, creating an inhospitable environment for bacteria that can settle in the humid areas of our body. It is a solid deodorant, long lasting and low cost. It can be purchased in herbal medicine or natural product stores. It consists of a odorless crystal and is suitable for use by those with allergies to deodorants that contain synthetic fragrances. Eliminates bad smells caused by sweating and limits irritation.
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Menstrual cup
The menstrual cup is a great way to replace disposable pads. The advantages related to its use are both ecological and economic and health. It allows you to drastically reduce the number of disposable sanitary pads that each woman can accumulate in the waste during the fertile period, has a low cost and allows you not to purchase other types of menstrual protection for a long period, as a well-maintained menstrual cup may have one duration up to 10 years. Unlike tampons, the menstrual cup it is not linked to the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome.
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Nuts for the laundry
Le laundry nuts o wash all nuts they represent an effective alternative for washing clothes and for domestic cleaning. It is about dried fruits which secrete natural saponins once you come into contact with hot water or lukewarm water, guaranteeing a high cleaning power. For a laundry in the washing machine, 5 to 7 half-shells of chopped walnuts can be used and placed in a cotton bag to be inserted in the basket. Laundry nuts are completely natural, biodegradable and non-polluting.
Loofah
The loofah is one sponge of completely natural origin, derived from the drying of a particular variety of courgette, which can be easily grown in pots once the relative seeds have been found. Loofah sponges can too be purchased ready-made online or in natural product stores for the home. They perfectly replace sponges of animal origin or synthetic origin, both in body cleansing and in domestic cleaning.
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Ghassoul
Il Ghassoul, o Rhassoul, è un soap clay extracted mainly in Morocco and Syria, where it is traditionally used for cleansing of the body and hair. It is usually mixed with warm water or natural rose water in order to obtain a creamy consistency, to be spread and rubbed into the skin or hair. Ghassoul can be found online, in herbalist's or in health food stores.
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Essential oils
Essential oils are aromatic extracts obtained from flowers, leaves, bark, roots, citrus peel and other parts of plants that can be used on countless occasions for health, home and beauty care. They are used in aromatherapy to promote the creation of a feeling of well-being and to relieve anxiety and tension. They also represent a herbal remedy, useful for example in case of insomnia, cold, toothache or headache. Essential oils can be used, carefully d in small quantities, as they are very powerful and highly concentrated extracts, for the home and beauty care.
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Citric acid
Citric acid represents a compound naturally present in citrus fruits, whose extraction allows to obtain a powder product useful as an adjuvant in the performance of domestic cleaning with a view to respect for the environment. Citric acid can be used in small quantities for the preparation of a limescale remover for cleaning sinks and sanitary ware, a descaler for the washing machine, a softener for the laundry, and more. Discover the innumerable ones alternative uses.
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Washable nappies
Until a few decades ago, before the arrival of synthetic diapers, use of washable nappies for her own child it was the norm. Now, faced with the ubiquitous waste problem, the rediscovery of washable nappies is an ecological and environmentally friendly choice. Washable nappies are made from natural fabrics, are reusable, easily washable and inexpensive. These are glaring features when you compare them with the disposable diapers. The cost of purchasing disposable nappies can reach 2000 euros during the first 3 years of a child's life. With washable nappies it is estimated a cost of between 200 and 800 euros, to be made one-off, as with the eventual arrival of a little brother or sister you will already have everything you need and no further purchases will be needed. .
We recommend these: Amazon: 10 quality washable organic cotton nappies € 145,20
Henne
Henna is a powdered vegetable dye obtained from the leaves and branches of Lawsonia Inermis, which is traditionally used in India and the Middle East for coloring skin, hair or fabrics. Henna is particularly suitable for giving your hair dethe copper reflections without resorting to chemical dyes. Henna powder can be combined with other herbal preparations used for the same purpose, such as indigo and walnut husk, to obtain the most suitable color for your hair, from copper red, to mahogany, to dark brown.
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Aleppo soap
Aleppo soap is a natural soap completely vegetable produced for centuries according to traditional methods in the locality from which it takes its name, located in Syria. Its main constituent ingredients are represented by olive oil and bay leaf oil. Real Aleppo soap can be found online, in health food stores and natural product stores in the form of a block. Can be used for body cleansing and hand washing. Once grated, it can be used as a detergent directly in the washing machine drum, in the amount of 3 or 4 tablespoons per wash.
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Aloe vera gel
The aloe vera gel can be obtained from the incision of the leaves of the plant of the same name, or it can be purchased in a tube at a herbalist's shop or in natural product stores. It is an excellent multipurpose product, suitable for use in skin and hair care. It can be used to replace the classic hair gels rich in petroleum-derived ingredients, to make compresses on damp hair before shampooing and to moisturize the skin of the face and body. Helps to soothe discomfort and redness in the case of sunburn.
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Jojoba oil, almond oil or shea butter
Here are three products of plant origin suitable for natural skin and hair care, which can be chosen according to your preferences. Jojoba oil or wax, sweet almond oil and shea butter have nourishing, moisturizing and firming properties. They can be used for the preparation of pre-shampoo compresses for the hair or for the daily hydration of the skin of the hands and body.
Il shea butter it is also particularly suitable for treating and preventing chapping of the skin of the lips and face. The three products are available in herbalists and natural stores. They are an excellent substitute for cosmetic creams from large retailers or for sale in perfumeries.
For jojoba oil we recommend this: Amazon: Golden Jojoba Oil, Certified Organic - 100% Pure Cold Pressed - 50ml
For sweet almond oil we recommend this: Amazon: Organic Sweet Almond Oil (not for food use) - 100% Pure Cold Pressed - 100ml
For shea butter we recommend this: Amazon: Unrefined Organic Shea Butter - Certified Organic - 100g
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Marta Albè
