In the bathroom

Swap disposable wipes or cotton wool pads for reusable alternatives

Switch to a flannel or washable make-up remover pads instead of wet wipes or cotton wool pads. Single-use products make up 50% of waste polluting our rivers, seas and oceans.

Swap disposable period products for reusable period products 

Find out more and how much you can save on reusable period products

Swap disposable nappies for usable, washable nappies

Babies are expensive. Swap disposable nappies for reusable, washable nappies. An average baby will use at least 4,000 nappies before being potty-trained.

We throw away nearly eight million nappies every day in the UK. Currently nappies are not recyclable in the UK.

Reusable nappies do have some costs. Around £80 will cover a pack of 20 of the cheapest reusable nappies and three waterproof wraps. With washing, the first year can cost as little as £132. Disposables can cost between £375 and £485 for the same period, depending on brand.

Swap disposable razors for reusable razor handles

Approximately 5.5 million people use disposable razors in the UK. If each person uses one disposable razor a week, that's 286 million unrecyclable razors thrown away a year!

Swap to a stainless steel or bamboo razor. Prices start from around £12. The razor will last you many years, all you need to do is buy new blades. A pack of 10 disposable razors will last you about a month and costs around £2.