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5 Small Bathroom Switches That Have a Big Environmental Impact

When it comes to living more sustainably, you don’t have to overhaul your entire lifestyle overnight. In fact, the bathroom is one of the easiest places to start making eco-friendly changes—and the good news is, small swaps can add up to a big difference for both the planet and your daily routine.

Here are five quick wins you can make this season, with Canary products ready to help you make the switch.

1. Ditch Plastic Toothpaste Tubes for Reusable, Mess-Free Tablets

The Problem: Traditional toothpaste tubes are almost impossible to recycle, meaning over a billion tubes end up in landfills every year.

The Switch: Canary Toothpaste Tablets
Our tablets come in a reusable, refillable glass jar—no plastic, no waste, and no sticky mess. Just pop one in, chew, and brush. They’re available in flavors for both adults and kids, making it easy for the whole family to switch.

2. Swap Liquid Hand Soap Bottles for Long-Lasting Refill Bars

The Problem: Pump bottles are convenient but typically made of single-use plastic, and refills still come in large plastic pouches or bottles.

The Switch: Canary Hand Soap Refill Bars
One small bar makes up to 12 bottles of foaming soap—without a single piece of plastic packaging. They’re compact, easy to store, and available in scents like Cedar Mint and Fir Needle & Sage for a clean, natural wash.

3. Trade Plastic Bottled Body Wash for Bar Soap

The Problem: Liquid body wash often comes with extra packaging and uses more water in production.

The Switch: Canary Natural Bar Soaps
Made with nourishing plant oils and essential oils, our bar soaps—like Citrus, Tea Tree, and Peppermint—are completely plastic-free and biodegradable. Plus, they last longer when stored properly (especially in cooler, drier months).

4. Upgrade to a Plastic-Free Toothbrush

The Problem: Billions of plastic toothbrushes are thrown away every year, taking hundreds of years to break down.

The Switch: Canary Bamboo Toothbrush
Our bamboo toothbrushes have soft, gentle bristles and a compostable handle. Pair them with our toothpaste tablets for a fully zero-waste brushing routine.

5. Reuse, Refill, Repeat

The Problem: Many bathroom staples are designed to be disposable, creating a constant cycle of waste.

The Switch: Canary
From toothpaste tablets in refill pouches to hand soap bars that last for months, our refill-first approach keeps packaging out of landfills and puts control back in your hands. Stock up once, refill as needed, and watch your waste (and your shopping list) shrink.

Small Steps, Big Impact

You don’t have to make every change at once. Start with one or two swaps and build from there. Each small switch—whether it’s trading a bottle for a bar, or a tube for a tablet—saves resources, reduces waste, and supports a healthier planet.

With Canary’s eco-friendly, low-waste bathroom essentials, you can make sustainable choices without sacrificing convenience, quality, or style.

Explore the full Canary collection and see how simple it is to turn everyday habits into lasting change.

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