Combs made out of tree bark e.g. Neem are good for the scalp and are entirely environment friendly. In case of hair brushes, choose the ones with wooden handles instead of plastic ones.

Disposal diapers for babies are poor choice as they have no reuse value and keep leaching toxins at landfill sites. Instead prefer to buy cloth diapers.

Water sprays are much more hygienic alternative than using toilet paper. This way you are not only cutting down on plastic consumption (from all the product packaging) but immensely on paper consumption as well.

People in older times carried handkerchiefs to dry and clean their hands. These are washable and can be used again instead of single use tissue papers. Both plastic and paper waste can be thus reduced.

Cotton ear buds or swabs made from bamboo instead of plastic are available in the market. Look out for the ones that don’t have plastic packaging.

Avoid artificial jewellery made out of plastic. Look out for designs in metal, wood, semi-precious stones or natural fibres.

Band aids comprise of layers of plastic that are non-recyclable. Try using organic cotton plaster made of natural fibres and natural adhesives. Another option is to use paper medical tapes.

A bar of soap that comes in paper or cardboard package is very eco-friendly as compared to plastic bottles of body wash. Similarly switch to shampoo bars as well.

When out on a vacation or business meetings, ensure to carry your own set of shampoos, soaps and lotions in travel sized containers. Just because they are provided without charge at hotels doesn’t mean it won’t add to your...

Buy laundry detergent that comes in cardboard boxes and not the liquid detergents that come packaged in plastic containers.