We spend $18 billion each year on deodorant and antiperspirant – imagine if everyone switched to plastic free deodorant! The majority of deodorant on the market today comes in plastic packaging that is made up of many small components. Much of this plastic is hard to recycle and would require the consumer to separate the pieces and research the recyclability of each.
There’s a much easier option – making the switch to plastic free deodorant! When you run out of deodorant, consider purchasing one of the options below instead of replacing it with another plastic-encased product.
Plastic free deodorant options
Plastic free deodorant usually comes in one of two forms: a stick in a paper tube or a paste in a glass jar. Both are great, it just depends on your personal preference! Here are ten brands I recommend:
Papr
Papr focuses solely on deodorant, so you know you’re getting a good product. They have several scents, all of which come in a paper tube. Bonus: they’re vegan, not tested on animals, and free of aluminium, parabens, and silicone.
Dirty Hippie
Dirty Hippie is a great brand for beauty and personal care products, as they’re completely plastic free and they offer an empties program. Their deodorant comes in a paper tube or as a paste in a tin with several great scent options.
Bai-li
This brand offers deodorant in a paper tube. Their formula is palm oil-free and they ethically source all of their ingredients!
Ethique
Ethique offers deodorant in a paper box with scents like lavender & vanilla or eucalyptus & lime. Plus, the heart shape is adorable!
Apothecary Muse
Apothecary Muse makes vegan, cruelty-free, and palm oil-free deodorant sticks that come in a paper tube. Their scents are earthy and gender-neutral, so anyone can feel comfortable in them!
Meow Meow Tweet
This brand offers a ton of plastic free personal care items, including deodorant! They have deodorant creams and sticks available in a variety of scents. They also have an underarm primer to help those with sensitive skin.
Native
Native has quickly gained recognition over the last couple of years for its aluminum-free formula, and now they offer a plastic free tube with tons of great scents!
No Pong
No Pong is an Australian brand that makes deodorant creams that come in aluminum tins. They’re known for making deodorant that can keep you smelling fresh, even in extreme Australian heat.
Fat and the Moon
This brand is known for its zero or low waste personal care, all of which come in funky and fun packaging. They have both regular deodorant cream and a formula for sensitive skin.
Booda Butter
This brand offers cream deodorant made from all-natural ingredients, with a really nice coconut scent.
KUTIS SKINCARE
The natural deodorant by Kutis Skincare is miniature sized and great for travel. The deodorant comes in a 100% biodegradable paperboard push-up tube. They have carefully selected their essential oil blends to ensure each scent contains anti-bacterial and odour fighting properties.
Have you tried any of these zero waste deodorant brands? Leave a comment below and let me know!
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