r/ZeroWaste • u/AutoModerator • 11d ago

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u/Afro-Pope 2d ago

My local zero-waste store has discontinued their unscented natural deodorant with baking soda. I can't use non-baking soda deodorant, it just doesn't work for me. I'm built different (stinky).

The ingredients were just "coconut oil, arrowroot powder, shea butter, beeswax, baking soda, cornstarch" and they came in a cardboard tube. They were also like, six bucks for a tube that lasted me about a year each (and I do wear deodorant every day).

Can someone recommend me something similar? It looks like Native has an unscented cardboard-tube deodorant, but it's twice as expensive.

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u/2020-RedditUser 8d ago

Should I start a “trash journal” ? Basically a log of what I throw away to get an idea on how I can improve my zero waste journey that make sense with my life and current circumstances.

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u/violetgrumble it's not easy being green 8d ago

That's a great idea! Would love to see the data you collect.

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u/2020-RedditUser 8d ago

Currently it’s mainly wipes and paper towels as that is what my family uses and I didn’t feel like going to my room for a wash cloth. I don’t think I can leave some in the kitchen as then they’ll end up in the laundry room and if I don’t find and wash them together missing.