reusables

These shwely handmade reusable wipes are perfect for removing your makeup or cleaning your face, but can also be used as reusable baby wipes.

^ This product was gifted to me. Opinions expressed here are my own.

shwely

Shwely wipes are 10cm x 10cm in size and handmade in Cape Town. You can buy a single wipe (unpackaged) or a pack of 7 (tied with a ribbon) with or without a fabric pouch to store them in. They come in a variety of patterns, and I just love this one, because it makes me think of olives. Each reusable wipe is has a patterned fabric on the one side, and microfibre on the other.

The amazing thing about using reusable wipes every day, is that not only do you save money in the long run, you also drastically reduce your waste.  It is recommended to wash a reusable cloth after every use, and by keeping them together in a mesh bag, it makes them easier to find in your load of washing and it also protects them.

If you are planning on using these as baby wet wipes then you are also not exposing your baby to the chemicals often found in traditional single use wet wipes. To use these as wet wipes, just run them under warm water, and give them a quick squeeze but if you are out and about you take along a spray bottle with water. After use you can store them in a sealed bag if you are out and about, or a mesh bag at home, which you can throw in the machine without getting your hands dirty. After washing, hang on the line to dry if possible.

where to buy?

You can buy these directly from Shwely (send a DM on Instagram) or from Organic Living and Tenga Tenga in Cape Town and online at The Bear Necessities (KZN based).

Have you invested in reusable wipes? Let me know in the comments below. If you’d like to see more of the body & beauty products I have found, have a look here. If you’d like to see what home & garden products I have found have a look here. New products posted regularly.

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A vegan konjac sponge from Saponera is a perfect addition to my zero waste bathroom skincare routine. 

saponera

Saponera is a local Cape Town-based brand that is passionate about creating natural plant-based products that are free from harmful chemicals and animal products and is greywater safe. I’m currently using their body wash, hand wash and sanitizer (see post here) which I love.

the ingredients and the packaging

A konjac sponge is a plant-based exfoliating sponge made from the Konjac (Amorphophallus Konjac) Root Fibre. Most sponges are made from plastic and when used, release micro-plastics that end up contaminating our water. The great thing about using a plant-based konjac sponge is that it is 100% natural, 100% plastic-free and 100% biodegradable. Saponera gifted me this sponge as part of a gift set, inside a hemp bag together with a hand wash. 

how to use:

When you first get your sponge you will notice it is very hard. But once you soak it in water and squish out the water it turns into a softer sponge that you can use to wash your face and body. It’s important to rinse out the sponge when you are done and to hang it so it can air dry. Saponera have added a string through the sponge, to help you do that.

where to buy?

You can buy a konjac sponge directly from the Saponera online shop. 

Have you used a konjac sponge before? Let me know in the comments below. If you’d like to see more of the body & beauty products I have found, have a look here. Alternatively if you’d like to see what home & garden products I have found have a look here.  New products posted regularly.

let’s get social!

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This reusable earbud, called LastSwab, is the latest addition to the #zerowaste bathroom products I use. 

Why make the switch to LastSwab?

Before finding the LastSwab reusable earbud, I used to use single-use, biodegradable earbuds that I would compost after use. In this post, I talk about why making the switch from plastic stem earbuds to cotton + bamboo earbuds was so important. My ever-evolving zero waste journey is ultimately about reducing my waste, so when I found LastSwab I was so excited to no longer be generating earbud waste.

This is a major zero waste swop when you consider that I used to use single-use cotton + bamboo earbuds daily, so this single reusable swab will replace 1000’s of earbuds within its lifetime.

About LastObject

LastOjects is a company based in Denmark that was founded by a 29-year-old designer, Isabel Aagaard, who is on a mission to replace single-use items, with products designed to be reused hundreds if not thousands of times. LastSwab has been tested to withhold up to 1000 uses, which means I could comfortably use my LastSwab earbud once a day for almost 3 years, and maybe even more.

LastObjects also make a beauty version of their classic Lastswab, which is a Q-tip version you can use for makeup. They also make a LastTissue and LastRound (reusable cotton round).

Where to buy LastSwab?

Here in South Africa, I bought this LastSwab from The Zero Shop‘s online shop. 💚

What is the LastSwab it made of?

The swab ends are TPE, the rod is plastic, and the case is PLA which is made of corn and is biodegradable. Cleaning the swab is easy, all you need to do is use soap and water!

What earbuds are you using? What other ways are you reducing your waste? Let me know in a comment below. If you’d like to see more of the body & beauty products I have found, have a look here. If you’d like to see what home & garden products I have found have a look here.  New products posted regularly.

Let’s get Social!

Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with my posts! If you end up trying this product, after reading about it for the first times here, please tag me and let me know what you think. Remember to hashtag it  #thegreenveganchick

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