Off-Topic Trying to kick plastic- Need soap advice

[lreidgreen]

So I have pretty much stopped using plastic water bottles and I just started making homemade shower and glass cleaners so I don't have to keep buying more plastic bottles.

Now I am trying to find hand soap that doesn't use plastic. Yes I know there is bar soap but it kind of grosses me out so I found this:
https://www.blueland.com/collections...rter-set-multi
I am not a huge fan of foaming hand soap but I like that there is virtually no plastic waste. I just am not a fan of the branding of the glass bottle you need to buy. Anyone use this or another brand?

I am also looking for something similar in dish soap. There is this outrageously expensive option:
https://www.shopetee.com/collections...ap-concentrate

There are cleaners that get shipped in milk cartons https://www.cleancult.com/?utm_sourc...hoChXUQAvD_BwE
and flexible plastic containers that take up less space https://www.grove.co/catalog/product...RoCewEQAvD_BwE
but I don't like the concept of shipping water and am trying to eliminate plastic use.
Anyone here use these or have any recommendations for alternatives to try (or avoid?)
I just read the description of the Method Soap refill container and apparently Terra Cycle will recycle it which reminds me that Paula's Choice product packaging is now accepted by Terra Cycle for recycling. I can't seem to kick my PC habit...

[dnna]

I don't know if this could help you. I have a natural foods store nearby where you can bring your own jug and fill it with Dr. Bonners soap, various dish washing brands, laundry detergent. Bio-Kleen is one brand, &th generation is another that this store carries.
so maybe try natural food stores or co-ops and just refill? that is what I am doing now.
hth

[lreidgreen]

Good idea. I thought about that but I don't think my local store does that. At least they don't make it obvious in the store- I never asked. Will do so the next time I am there.

[hdw]

I've ordered from blueland. I've reuse a foaming hand soap I already have... it works. I don't have complains about it but I only use it in the kitchen and bath. Nothing that needed super cleaning.

[lreidgreen]

Thanks. I am going to order the blueland soap and empty dispenser from Amazon or elsewhere. I don't need it for heavy duty cleaning so it should work just fine.
Now to find a dish soap alternative.

[lreidgreen]

Alas, my local health food store does not sell bulk liquid soap, shampoo, etc.

[katmom]

I just save the old individual plastic soap dispensers and refill from a bulk liquid soap bottle. I find the Method to have fairly sturdy bottles as matter of fact I think I have had them over 2 years.

[Loriann]

etee has so many plastic free options. Here is the link to their hand soap. I have not tried it but I like their food wraps. https://www.shopetee.com/collections...body-soap-bars
Lori

[lreidgreen]

Originally Posted by katmom

I just save the old individual plastic soap dispensers and refill from a bulk liquid soap bottle. I find the Method to have fairly sturdy bottles as matter of fact I think I have had them over 2 years.

To avoid plastic so far I have been buying liquid soap packaged in large glass bottles to refill my plastic soap dispenser but I prefer to have less packaging, period.
That is why the soap tablets are intriguing to me. Just not a fan of foaming soap but I think that is what I will end up with.

[lreidgreen]

Originally Posted by Loriann

etee has so many plastic free options. Here is the link to their hand soap. I have not tried it but I like their food wraps. https://www.shopetee.com/collections...body-soap-bars
Lori

I don't really want a soap bar but like I mentioned upthread I like the concept of their liquid dish soap packets. It is just too darn expensive. I am looking at buying their food wraps though.