gitzie simonson

the most waste i create is waste i didn’t necessarily think about, mostly from food packaging. there are snacks i have every day, such as tortilla chips, that come in plastic packaging. i will be trying to decrease my use of these products in the future, in favor of ones that use less plastic and other packaging. 

so far, i am still working on finding a bar conditioner, but i recently purchased a bar shampoo and i’ve always used bar soap. i’m currently waiting for a bar conditioner to arrive at my co-op, so i’m currently using the rest of my bottled conditioner, as it’s more waste friendly to use the rest of it. using a bar shampoo hwill also save me money in the long run, as they usually last longer, and i am also keeping trash out of our oceans. 

at first, i was a little bit hesitant to buy a menstrual cup. i was concerned about the sizing, as well as the upfront cost, which can seem more expensive than a box of tampons. however, after doing the math, i realized that spending $40 on two menstrual cups would save me lots of money in the long run. it has also saved a lot of waste, even after just using my cup for one period. i would definitely recommend this, as it’s something small that does a lot.