We’ve had a month full of amazing facts, beautiful products and inspirational quotes but, there is one thing that I know people often question when switching to an eco-alternative – how much is it going to cost?
And it’s a big thing! I remember when I first started out that I spent a long time worrying about how much switches were going to cost me, but actually, I have always been pleasantly surprised.
So here are some simple comparisons for you:
Face Wipes
1 disposable wipe per day =
£42/year for branded luxury,
£14.50 own brand basics.
Over 3 years = £43-126.
1 reusable per day =
£8-14 per year.
Over 3 years = £8-14
Soap Bars/Shower Gel
6 bottles per year =
£12.90 for branded luxury
£11 for own brand basics.
Soap Bars 4 per year =
£10
Cleanser
Foaming cleanser bottle
3 per year =
up to £50 branded luxury
£5 unbranded basics.
Cleanser Bar
1 bar per year =£3
Moisturiser
3 pots per year =
non eco branded luxury £89.97
non-eco unbranded basics £14.97
eco-friendly luxury = £56.97
Hopefully these figures make sense and show that being eco-friendly does not mean being expensive. I would happily pay a lot more for the products I use as I know they are good for my skin and for the planet, but I don’t need to!
*Prices taken from Superdrug website for comparison against products on the Eco Living Ideas website.
