Zero-Waste Hair Care: Tips for a Greener Routine

As Earth Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how our daily routines impact the planet. One area where small changes can have a significant effect is in our beauty and hair care routines. From single-use plastic waste to harmful chemicals, supermarket hair care products can contribute massively to environmental harm. Changing to an eco-friendlier routine is easier than you think, and we are here to help.

Here are some simple, yet effective, tips for reducing waste and adopting a greener hair care routine moving forward:

1. Choose Plastic-Free Products

One of the easiest ways to reduce your environmental footprint is by removing plastic from your routine. At Moo & Yoo, we’ve made it our mission to create products that come in fully recyclable glass bottles and jars, with the only plastic component being the pump (which we encourage you to hold on to and reuse). By choosing glass packaging, you’re helping reduce the amount of single-use plastic that ends up in landfills and oceans.

2. Opt for Refill Sizes

One of the easiest ways to reduce waste is by choosing refillable products. Many beauty brands now offer larger sizes or refill services, and Moo & Yoo is no exception. Our 1L bottles let you stock up on your favourite products, while our aluminium lids allow you to reuse your plastic pump. This simple change helps you use fewer bottles over time, reducing waste and making your routine more eco-friendly.

3. Plastic-Free Accessories

Plastic-free doesn’t stop at shampoo and conditioner. Consider making the switch to a sustainable hairbrush, like our Bamboo Paddle Brush. Made from sustainably sourced bamboo, this brush is gentle on your hair and scalp while offering a durable, plastic-free alternative. It’s a small but impactful change you can make that helps reduce plastic waste in your haircare routine.

4. Go Greener with Ingredients

Choosing products with greener ingredients is not only better for your hair but for the planet too. At Moo & Yoo, we use natural, sustainably sourced ingredients, like Marula Oil and Icelandic Moss, to nourish and protect your hair while caring for the planet. Many supermarket brands, however, use harsh chemicals that can harm aquatic ecosystems, pollute waterways, and damage your own hair! These chemicals can also have long-term environmental effects, disrupting ecosystems and contributing to the overall pollution of our planet. By choosing products with natural, Eco-Cert ingredients, you’re supporting sustainable practices that help protect the environment.

There is two images next to each other. There image on the left shows a wicker basket full of Marula Nuts sitting on sandy ground and there is a tool in the basket. There is another basket in the distance with nuts in it too. The image on the right shows a brown bag full of water which is soaking Icelandic Moss in it. The Moss is blue and green in colour.

5. Recycle & Reuse

When you’re done with your Moo & Yoo products, be sure to recycle your glass bottles and jars. Glass is infinitely recyclable, meaning it can be recycled repeatedly without losing quality. This greatly contrasts with plastic, which often ends up in landfills or oceans because it isn’t properly recycled. In fact, only around 9% of plastic is actually recycled globally. By reusing and recycling glass, you’re contributing to a more sustainable, circular economy.

6. Support Brands with Eco-Friendly Values

We encourage you to think about where your products come from and the values of the brands you support. By choosing brands like Moo & Yoo, who are committed to sustainability, you’re actively contributing to a more eco-conscious beauty industry. We plant a tree for every online order to offset our carbon emissions, and we are working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030.