My Vegan and Environmental(ish) House

As a renter, there's not much I can do about my actual house, but I can change my consumption habits to help the environment.  I'm going to go room by room and list what I use to help anyone out there who is interested in living a 'greener' life (and include some things that I don't use because, well, I'm not made of money unfortunately).  There are, of course, other products, but I'm just giving you a small glimpse into what I use, with some ideas. 

Bathroom

• The Environmental Toothbrush*
• Lush vegan soap for in the shower
• Nature's Organics Shampoo*
• EcoStore liquid handwash*
• Choosing not to shave your legs is probably the most environmentally-friendly option.  Otherwise, there are electric razors, which would cut down on waste if you have been using disposable ones.  (This is a pretty good write up all about razors).
• Body Crystal deoderant*
• Diva-Cup for periods
• Reusable fabric pads for periods
• Eco-Dent tooth floss*
• Reusable razor for face shaving

Kitchen

• Earth Choice Dish Liquid*
• Twist and Full Circle have great environmentally friendly sponges but I can't find any in Australia
• Green shopping bags - one mades out of cotton will break down, the ones from shopping centres will not (in a safe way).  You can also get fair trade and organic ones!
• Fregie sacks 
• Plates, bowls, knives and forks from op shops where possible.
• When looking at appliances (if you have to buy some), look for ones that are energy efficient

Bedroom/Study

• Glyde condoms*
• Sylk lube*
• Sheets and pillowcases from op shops
• Clothes from op shops (for the most part) 
• I try and grab recycled books and notepads for my study and notetaking

Laundry

• Earth Choice washing liquid*
• Soap nuts

*Container can be recycled

I hope that these lists have been useful.  Let me know what you think! :)  If you'd like me to do more posts like this, I'd love to know too.  I'm thinking of writing about the difference between sex and gender next!