Wow, over two months since my last post!!
A lot of great and interesting things have happened in this time so I'll have to share them with you over the next few weeks to avoid writing a short novel about it all now!
At our two month mark we had created another jars worth of new rubbish and had a few additions to the old rubbish pile.
You'll notice in the picture above that we have finally used up the last of our aluminium chlorohydrate and chemical laden deodorant (yay!) and are both now using new anti-stink products that are a lot better for us :) Although they aren't antiperspirant's (so we do still get sweaty) we don't smell! My one is in the little clear container and it is a mineral salt stick which you wet before applying under your arms (or can be used on stinky feet!). Josh's deodorant (not that he uses it very often) is a body spray made of water and potassium alum (different to aluminum chlorohydrate in the way that it is naturally occurring and it is thought that the molecules are too big to be absorbed by human bodies). Unfortunately they aren't in fully recyclable containers but we have heard that applying coconut oil under your arms is an effective anti-stink method so we'll be giving that a try at some stage.
This last month has generated the least amount of rubbish so far! 47g! I'm over the moon, but there is still room for improvement.
Probably one of the most exciting things that has happened since my last post is our discovery and new-found love of organic butchers, Moreish. They have a store in Palmerston North, and as far as butchers go it has to be the nicest butcher's shop to spend time in. The staff are so welcoming and helpful, and they offer super delicious home made organic goodies, such as scrumptious pies! But probably the best thing about Moreish is that they not only offer tasty happy meat, they allow people to bring their own containers to reduce packaging. They do delivery's as well but we choose to drive up to the store and pick ours up, coinciding it with a nice lunch or dinner out. We buy about 6 weeks worth of meat for ourselves and friends and family at a time to reduce transport costs and emissions. Check out their website here for more information about where their great meats come from and to explore their online shop.
A little update on bathroom products:
Our homemade toothpaste is going well and we no longer find that it tastes bad. The only change we have made to the recipe is adding manuka oil drops as it boasts antibacterial properties and prevents plaque build up.
My Jeymar shampoo bar lasted me for 3 months! I have just bought a second one and can't believe that $6.20 worth of hair product has lasted me this long! I also only wash my hair about twice a week now (sometimes once if I only have a short week at work) compared with washing it daily when I was using "normal" shampoo and conditioner.
Ladies, get a mooncup. Seriously life-changing. And so so so much healthier for you and the environment. Click the link to get more information about why you should invest in one of these beauties, and for a bit of a laugh (along with some informative facts) watch the YouTube clip below ;)
I'm glad to be back people! Keep an eye out next Monday for another post! x
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