I wrote about the different ways of how to avoid plastic packaging, especially when it comes to unrecyclable (soft) plastic packaging, during food shopping at shops and the wet market (the Hong Kong version of farmer’s market). I wanted to show that anyone could do so, even for those on a budget, and the importance of using what you own already. With all the upcoming zero waste related companies on the rise, it’s important to tell people to not feel forced in buying new things just because it’s marketed as ‘sustainable’. In Hong Kong alone, we have an abundance of excessive plastic packaging in supermarkets, local shops, wet markets (carrier bags are given with your produce), and just about anywhere you go in the city. Litter is everywhere - on the streets, next to street bins (yes, not even IN the bin!), in gutter grates, and even on our local beaches.
Read More[PUBLISHED ON 25 April 2015.] PRODUCT REVIEW. An introduction to Dirty Hippie Cosmetics, a small zero waste beauty seller based in Australia, who shares the passion for sustainability by providing plastic-free packaging for beauty products. They offer refills to reduce packaging waste for local orders in Australia, but provide refills in paper envelopes for international orders. For a few years, I wanted to try out their products and finally ordered a few of their products last year. After a year of trialling their products and loving it so much, I decided to write a detailed review about my experience with Dirty Hippie Cosmetics so that other low wasters could read a honest review about plastic-free makeup alternatives. Pictures were taken and edited by me.
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