Issue Date: November 1, 2009
Simple tips to get a clean, green shave
Use recycled plastic razors.
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We all know to turn off the faucet while brushing our teeth, but the other morning ritual -- shaving --doesn't get as much eco-attention. Still, there are ways to help the environment while getting a close shave, says beauty expert Lina Hanson, author of "Eco-Beautiful: The Ultimate Guide to Natural Beauty and Wellness."
Go electric. About 2 billion disposable razors end up in landfills per year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. An electric razor can be reused and won't waste water.
As always, recycle. If you must have the close shave of disposable razors, use ones made of recycled plastic. They work just as well as normal razors at a comparable price, Hanson says. The Preserve Triple Razor from Recycline (recycline.com, $7.49) is made partly from recycled yogurt cups.
Dip, don't drip. Instead of leaving the water running so you can rinse off your razor, put a bowl full of water on the counter. Then, dip your razor in the bowl between strokes to save water.
Avoid aerosols. Propellants in today's aerosol shaving cream cans could harm the environment as well as your skin. Switch to an all-natural cream packaged in a pump bottle, such as Kiss My Face Fragrance-Free Moisture Shave.
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