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Washing Yourself
Washing Yourself
Body
Body
How often?
How often?
What kind of body wash?
What kind of body wash?
Do I need to hurry my shower? There's a lot of water on the planet, right?
Do I need to hurry my shower? There's a lot of water on the planet, right?
Yes, try to conserve water when you shower to save both water and electricity.
Deodorant
Deodorant
Staying clean and eating healthy are the first steps to reducing body odors, but if you need some extra help, deodorants (or worse anti-perspirants!) can harm both you and the planet. Click the Deodorant button to learn more about your eco-friendly deodorant options.
Hair
Hair
What kind of hair cleanser?
What kind of hair cleanser?
Washing hair with baking soda can be a cost-efficient shampoo substitute.
What should I use for a conditioner?
What should I use for a conditioner?
Hands
Hands
How often?
How often?
Before, during, and after preparing food
Before and after eating food
Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea
Before and after treating a cut or wound
After using the toilet
After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste
After handling pet food or pet treats
After touching garbage
How long?
How long?
Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
Dry your hands using a clean towel or an air dryer.
Toilet Paper & Eco-Friendly Alternatives
Toilet Paper & Eco-Friendly Alternatives
Toilet paper is a fairly new invention which is responsible for serious deforestation in places like Canada. Even worse is that they often contain harmful chemicals from manufacturing and bleaching. Recycled toilet paper can also contain pollutants such as PFAS. Click the Toilet Paper button to learn which alternatives use the least water, and expose you to the least health risks.
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