Sustainable Travel

The Best Zero-Waste Toiletries for Travel


Ashley Rossi
Ashley Rossi
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    If you’re looking for ways to reduce your waste while traveling, packing the right toiletry products can help. Here’s how to make a zero-waste toiletry kit.

  • Step 1: Start with a Reusable Bag

  • reusable bags



    Stasher’s

    reusable plastic, zipper baggies

    are a useful alternative to Ziploc baggies. The thicker material is not only sturdier but it’s made from silicone. These bags can be used for everything, from storing makeup to packing a wet bathing suit. The bags are also dishwasher safe, so you can clean in between uses.

    cloth dopp kit



    If you’re looking for something that is made of cloth, check out United by Blue’s toiletry bags. For every product purchased, one pound of trash is removed. The

    Westward Dopp Kit’s

    lining is also made from 100 percent recycled polyester ripstop.

  • Step 2: Invest in the Right Products and Packaging



  • Luckily natural and eco-friendly beauty products are on-trend right now. Here are a few of my favorite beauty essentials that are both travel-friendly and eco-conscious in their ingredients and packaging.

  • Dry Shampoo

  • organic dry shampoo
  • Shampoo and Conditioner Bars

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  • Deodorant

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  • Moisturizer

  • rosehip oil
  • Face Wash

  • facial soap bars
  • Sunscreen

  • sunscreen tins
  • Makeup Remover

  • organic makeup kit
  • Biodegradable Wipes

  • biodegradable wipes
  • Hand Sanitizer

  • bird shaped hand sanitizer
  • Chewable Toothpaste

  • chewable toothpaste bites
  • Makeup Stain Stick

  • blush stain stick
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  • First-Aid Ointment

  • first aid ointment
  • Feminine Care Products

  • organic feminine care products
  • Cotton Swabs

  • organic cotton swabs
  • Floss Picks

  • eco friendly floss picks
  • Step 3: Eliminate Plastics



  • Go even a step further and outright replace certain products that are traditionally made with plastic.

  • Hair Brush

  • wooden hairbrush
  • Metal Razor

  • metal razor
  • Wooden Toothbrush

  • bamboo toothbrush
  • Electric Toothbrush

  • electric toothbrush
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  • Reusable Bottles

  • reusable containers
  • Water Bottle

  • glass water bottle in colors
  • Reusable Straw

  • silicone straw
  • Cloth Napkin

  • beeswax cloth
  • Spork

  • colorful sporks



    For more options, see

    The Best Bar Soaps That Are Perfect for Travel

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