Sripradha 
Day 25 of the Plastic Free July Challenge 99% of all the toothbrushes in the world are made from plastic. And about 1 billion plastic toothbrushes are used and trashed each year in the USA. (Source) Once they reach landfills, they will take about 1000 years to degrade and will never fully biodegrade. They’ll just … Read more
Day 24 of the Plastic Free July Challenge Do you know that the air inside our homes is more polluted than the air outside? The inside air gets polluted usually because of the harsh chemicals emitted from the daily personal hygiene products used by us. This includes detergents, air fresheners, other cleaning products, etc. You … Read more
Day 23 of the Plastic Free July Challenge Period underwear, Reusable cloth pads & Menstrual cups are great alternatives to & disposable pads & tampons. But personally what I noticed is that the people around me are ready to take some action for the environment during their periods, but terrifying when I say about Menstrual … Read more
Day 22 of the Plastic Free July Challenge A study shows that our toothpaste contains 18mg of nicotine which is equal to the amount found in 9 cigarettes. Nicotine damages our DNA type which increases the risk of cancer. And you may think, we can recycle those tubes. But according to the EPA, the recycling … Read more
Day 21 of the Plastic Free July Challenge Some physicians say that manufacturers use additives in lip balms to cause the lips to dry even more. Sounds scary, right? Commonly used chemicals in the lip balm: 👉🏼Petrolatum or petroleum jelly 👉🏼Phthalates 👉🏼Parabens 👉🏼BHA 👉🏼Synthetic colors So, it is wise to be on the safer side … Read more
Day 20 of the Plastic Free July Challenge How bad is your disposable razor for the environment? Billions of plastic razors and refill blade cartridges get tossed in landfills every year. Municipal recycling programs in the U.S. will not accept them because they are sharp objects made of mixed materials. (Source) Remember the old-school safety … Read more
Day 19 of the Plastic Free July Challenge We all sweat and it sometimes embarrasses us on our special dates, meetings, or any other important occasions. And so, we opt for commercial deodorants which are harmful & toxic to our health. Why don’t you try a DIY homemade deodorant or buy a plastic-free deodorant? Read … Read more
Day 18 of the Plastic Free July Challenge Common takeout containers, made out of plastic and styrofoam, carry a hefty carbon footprint and are often difficult to recycle, making them increasingly damaging to the environment. A Manchester University study found that there are 2,025 million takeout food containers used in the European Union (EU) each … Read more
Day 17 of the Plastic Free July Challenge Everybody loves ice cream. So, how one can go plastic-free while having ice cream? The answer is simple, just switch to cone ice creams! Do you know? Billions of single-use cups are thrown into landfill sites every year and, according to the WWF, to produce a single … Read more
Day 16 of the Plastic Free July Challenge Since we switched to our eco-friendly cleaning products, now is the time to switch to a sustainable dish brush or a coconut husk! Yeah, a generation back, people reuse coconut husk to wash their utensils. We do the same at our home today. If coconut husk is … Read more
