what do do with the conventional body care products

[blessed2bamommie]

Mil just gave me some as a gift. They have propylene gycol, and petrolatum, aren't those the bad guys? I need to do better about reading labels; but, I trust Jason, Nonie, and Burts, which I use. It seems as though I read an article somewhere about not putting drugs in the toilet, and I wondered if there would be some adverse effects of dumping the bodycare and recycling the plastic. Cute terry covered wet bag; but, I put my stuff in it and took out the other stuff. :LOL

TIA!

[alsoSarah]

If you have any less-crunchy friends, you could offer the stuff to them.... if they like it, it won't go to waste!

Or, give it to a women's shelter?

peace,
alsoSarah

[blessed2bamommie]

Thanks for replying alsoSarah! yeaaaaaaaaaaaah....I guess my thinking lately has been that if *I won't use it, then I won't give it....friends or charities. I buy organics and natural body care for the ministries in my church. The member just their heads b/c I spend so much money.

Any other ideas, yall?

[sweet tea]

My sister loves my unwanted goods.

[Adamsmama]

I would definately give them away especially if they are a good brand of that stuff...

[Jessviola]

Originally posted by wannabmommie
Thanks for replying alsoSarah! yeaaaaaaaaaaaah....I guess my thinking lately has been that if *I won't use it, then I won't give it....friends or charities. I buy organics and natural body care for the ministries in my church. The member just their heads b/c I spend so much money.

Any other ideas, yall?

same here! i have stuff piled up under the sink because i feel like if i don't think it's good to use, what kind of person would i be to give it to someone else?

but then again, if they are going to use the stuff anyways, then maybe i should jut give it away. but for some reason i still can't.

[mountain mom]

Some of these products are so VILE. Very dangerous for our water system just like housecleaners that have these ingredients. I take stuff like this to the firehall in our district who disposes of the stuff in a way that does not harm the environment. Most of these products are not biodegradable so don't put them down the drain as they will damage the ecosystem in your community.

[blessed2bamommie]

Yeah, Jessica....I wouldn't want to use pg or parabens, or any other offender, so I wouldn't want anyone else too. As a matter of fact, since my sil has been here, and before my bil reports to his base, I will make sure they have some real vitamins and supplements. (bil has Centrum. ) I'm teaching sil about body care right now! But, it *can't stay, and neither can I! We're moving, and I also am trying to get rid of clutter in general to have a more ordered life! That has *not been my strong point as an artist, and now marrying a computer geek its *worse!

Thanks for replying, Colleen! I wasn't sure as I said in the OP if I should dump them. Wonder where I can take them a bit farther south in NC....

eta: check the recycling centers and I *know there's a place that takes hazardous waste....

[mountain mom]

My dh just told me that most dumps here have a sector for chemical disposal, not sure if its like that in the US but its worth a call!

[blessed2bamommie]

I *just check my recycling centers

I can dispose hazardous waste, including batteries from our church's wireless mic, I've been stashing in my purse! : I think they'll take it monthly? I need to start collecting it! UGH! My recycling needs organizing!

eta: Thanks Colleen!