Glass, aluminium, plastic
Plastic is not automatically the villain and glass is not automatically the hero. The arithmetic is less satisfying than the instinct.
Refill systems assessed
A refill saves material only if the container it refills lasts long enough to pay for itself.
What actually gets recycled
The symbol on the pack describes an intention. Whether anything happens depends on your council and a sorting line.
Solid bars and waterless
The most structurally sound sustainability move in grooming, and the one most likely to disappoint on first use.
Why format changes formula
The container is a formulation decision. The recyclability argument and the stability argument point in opposite directions more often than anyone admits.
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