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Cosmetic Detox
Putting on a green face She’s back! Lindsay’s recipes and tips on safe cosmetics Which plastics are reusable (and which are toxic)? The Green Room (keeping the conversation going) Some things you can do right now Share this newsletter!
We want to say one word to you, just one word: plastics. Most are made of petrochemicals (the same stuff we use to fuel our vehicles, in increasingly short supply), and come in several varieties, most of which are recyclable. Since we’re suggesting you re-use plastic containers for homemade green cosmetics and cleaners, here’s some info on which ones are the safest for refills. (Think about it. Will you think about it? Apologies to The Graduate...)Before you re-use any plastic container, flip it over and look closely at the recycling triangle on the bottom. It looks like this:
The numbers inside the triangle refer to its exact material composition.
Check out our handy, printable, perfect-for-your-fridge guide to which plastics are safer here (.pdf).