Reborn: Recycled Bathroom Accessories

Reborn is a Wiltshire company, which makes quality bathroom accessories from reclaimed plastic waste,  to help reduce virgin plastic from Asia. Designed to last years, the items are in mostly stone, grey or black, to blend with any bathroom design. The range includes:

• A soap dish to help palm-oil-free vegan soaps drain quickly. It’s easy to clean, thanks to the smooth surface. Plus a liquid soap dispenser (with a wide stable base).
• A bathroom caddy (raised surfaces allow air-flow and prevent mould).
• Holders for dental items (never use xylitol brands near pets).

We don’t recommend the toilet brush, as recycled plastic could leach into the sea. Use a cloth or LuBeka toilet brush alternative.

To get virgin plastic bathroom waste items out of your town forever, have your community order a TerraCycle Bathroom Waste Box (everyone can pool a few pounds to pay). Then when full, it’s sent off using the prepaid label, and everything is made into piping or garden benches.

Avoid very hot baths for heart/blood pressure conditions and pregnancy/nursing), avoid slippery oils and stand up slowly. Also avoid pet-toxic plants in bathrooms (also read giving dogs baths). Avoid facing plants to outdoor gardens, to help stop birds flying into windows).

Only use unscented biodegradable bath products for pregnancy/nursing and if you use bath water diverters (that go out the window to water the garden – even sea salt could harm plants and pets/wildlife/birds if drinking water beneath).

Safety for Baby Baths

NHS has a 2-minute video by a midwife (never leave babies alone, and avoid seats that can quickly detach). Run cold water first (test adding hot water with your wrist or elbow). Keep your baby’s head clear of the water, and don’t bathe straight after feeds (or if baby is hungry or tired). Avoid baby oils and talcum powder (don’t use cotton buds to clean ears, the cause of most infections).