Eco-Conscious Beauty Workshop Booklet

ECO-CONSCIOUS BEAUTY WORKSHOP

by Amanda Smith and Mai Nguyen illustrated by: michelle montes

welcome You deserve a congratulations because this is HUGE. The fact that you even have this booklet means you are consciously making the effort in contributing to the larger movement of environmental change. We know, this may seem minuscule in the grand scheme of things but all it takes is just one more person to show that they care about this world, and the more we can come together in this sustainable effort, the greater the impact on the global environment.

This little booklet is meant to be a guide and by no means is a strict how-to.

We’re all learning our own ways in being more sustainable and environmentally-conscious, and there is no “wrong” way in showing you care for the world. This is a book to help you get started, try something new, or refer to when you just need simple home recipes or reliable resources. We are here to be that helping hand in incorporating sustainable habits into your lives and we hope this will motivate you to do so!

So let’s begin your #LowWasteLiving!

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table of contents 3

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welcome letter

beauty recipes

household recipes

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Tips for going low waste

low waste brands

GIVING BACK

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THANK YOU FROM MAI & AMANDA

TAKE NOTES HERE AND SAVE FOR LATER

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BEAUTY RECIPES

shampoo: - 1 part water - 1 part peppermint castile soap (or unscented) - 5-10 drops of Lavender essential oil

conditioner: - 1.5 cups of water (better when water is warm) - 1 cap size of apple cider vinegar - 1 tablespoon of a plant or vegetable based oil - 10-15 drops of your favorite essential oil

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honey face wash: - 1 part warm water - 2 tablespoons of melted organic raw honey - 5-10 drops of tea tree essential oil - 1/4 cup of unscented castile soap

facial toner: - 1/4 cup of cold water - 4 table spoons of witch hazel - 10 drops of tea tree essential oil (or rose oil) * ALTERNATIVE VERSION: - SOAK RICE IN WATER FOR A HALF HOUR TO 2 HOURS AND STRAIN & add your fav essential oil! #lowwasteliving

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Coffee body/ face scrub: - 1/2 cup of used or new coffee grinds - 1 tablespoon of Organic Raw honey - 1/4 cup of water - 10-15 drops of essential oil

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deodorant: - 6 tablespoons of coconut oil - 1/4 cup of baking soda - 1/4 cup of arrowroot or cornstarch - lavender or tea tree essential oils

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home cleaning recipes

all-purpose cleaner: - 1 cup of warm water - 1 handful of citrus peels (orange + lemon work great together) - 1/2 cup of white distilled vinegar - optional* 5-10 drops of essential oil

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laundry detergent: - 2 cups of baking soda -4 cups of washing soda -2 bars of castile soap (grated) - 20 drops of essential oil

glass cleaner: - 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol - 1/4 cup of white distilled vinegar -1 tablespoon of cornstarch -2 cups of warm water #lowwasteliving

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tips for going low-waste: 1. shop second-hand.

2. use a reusable tote bag

3. stainless steel water bottle/coffee cup

4. Swap out paper towels for reusable wash rags

5. find new uses for singleuse-plastic

6. start composting your food and paper scraps

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“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”– Robert Swan, Author

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sustainable brands & other resources: brands:

RESOURCES:

1. oRGANIC bASICS 2. gIRLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 3. REFORMATION 4. ROTHYS 5. PELA CASE 6. lOLI bEAUTY

1. the good trade 2. sustain the mag 3. zero waste collective 4. CompostGuide.com 5. GoingZeroWaste.com 6. ecocycle.org

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Over 11 million tons of recyclable clothing, shoes, and textiles make their way into landfills each year.

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wwf amazon emergency appeal: We will be donating a portion of the proceeds from today's workshop to the world wildlife fund's amazon emergency appeal. This appeal will allow wwf's teams to carry urgent work on the ground for the forest and wildlife. learn more about the emergency appeal and how you could get involved here: https://support.wwf.org.uk/donate-amazon

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from us to you: First off, we just want to personally thank you for being a part of our DIY low-waste beauty workshop! We may not be experts in zero-waste living but we hope you learned something new and useful to help your own sustainable living at home and to share with friends and family.

All it takes is one small step forward and one more person to make the effort so thank YOU for taking the time to learn with us. Of course, we can’t forget a special thanks to The Series NY and Sense of Shelf for organizing this event and coming to us with this amazing opportunity to share our sustainable journeys!  Thank you to Michelle Montes for the super adorable illustrations in this little booklet. We hope you find them just as helpful and fun as we do! You can find more of her work at @ch.e @amandasmitthh @littlemaisunshine #lowwasteliving

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here's where you take notes and doodle:

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