There are a few stores that sell environmentally friendly cosmetic products that are also contained in refillable vessels. This avoids the wasteful excess packaging typical of many cosmetics. For example, instead of buying shaving cream in expensive aerosol cans that are only used once, try using old-fashioned shaving soap, which is less expensive and last much longer than cans. Health food stores are good resources for these products, or turn to the Green Shopping Guide on this website.

Many cosmetics are actually made with some very toxic chemicals. All cosmetics, including nail polish and nail polish remover need to be disposed of at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at 400 Pido Road off Neal Drive. Never pour them down the drain or the storm sewer, because they will contaminate water.