Reborn is a Wiltshire company, which makes quality bathroom accessories, all made from reclaimed plastic waste. This means they have a carbon footprint almost 80% lower, than importing virgin plastic items from Asia, like most brands.
Designed to last years, the items are in mostly stone or grey or black, to blend in 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.
- A liquid soap dispenser, to hold biodegradable hand soaps. The wide stable base and top seal, prevents leaks.
- A bathroom caddy (this has raised surfaces to allow air-flow and prevent mould).
- A toothbrush holder (with airflow holes) and sections to store dental items (never use xylitol brands near pets).
We don’t recommend the toilet brush, as it’s made from plastic (recycled or otherwise, scrubbing toilet pans with plastic leaches microplastics, which go into the sea – even ‘silicone toilet brushes’ tend to have TPE plastic heads).
You don’t need a toilet brush to clean your loo. Just pour 1 cup of baking soda into the pan, then 1 to 2 cups of cleaning vinegar (the solution will fizz). Leave for 10 minutes, then use a plastic-free sponge to scrub the toilet bowl, and flush to rinse.
Why Choose Recycled Plastic?
Recycled plastic clothing is not a good idea, as it leaches microplastics from washing machines, into the sea.
So choosing non-washable items like bathroom accessories, is a good way to use up the colossal amount of plastic waste in society. It also prevents new plastic (made from oil) being produced.
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 for the box).
Then when full, it’s sent off using the prepaid label, and everything is made into other goods like piping or garden benches.
