by Colleen King | Nov 18, 2022 | Blog, Our Products
While it’s hard to know exactly what is causing your static hair, the colder weather of winter is certainly not helping. We have a few suggestions for helping to combat the static in your hair. What Causes Static Hair? When the weather gets cooler outside...
by Lindsey McCoy | Nov 10, 2022 | Blog, Our Products
We often get asked if Plaine Products are gray water safe, and we’re happy to say the answer is yes! Whether you’re using Plaine Products in the shower, in the bath, or to wash your hands, you can collect the runoff for other uses safely. What is...
by Colleen King | Oct 26, 2022 | Blog, Our Products
You’ve slayed your Halloween makeup look, and now it’s time to take it all off! Costume makeup can be tough to remove and harsh on the skin, but we’ve got everything you need to get your skin back to its pre-Halloween beauty. Here’s how to get Halloween Unready with...
by Colleen King | Oct 19, 2022 | Blog, Our Partners, Our Products
Looking for ways to green your sleep routine? We’ve got you covered with eco-friendly tips to make bedtime the best (and greenest) part of your day. Try a Sustainable Sleepy Time Tea If you have trouble falling asleep, try an herbal tea like magnolia, lavender,...
by Lindsey McCoy | Sep 21, 2022 | Blog, Our Products, Reducing Plastic
At the core of Plaine Products is our mission to eliminate single-use plastics and to increase our bottle reuse. With that in mind, we are so excited to announce a new design for our bottles! This new look increases the lifespan of our bottles, resulting in even more...
by Colleen King | Sep 14, 2022 | Blog, Our Products, Reducing Plastic
We founded Plaine Products to provide natural, quality products in sustainable packaging, making it easier for everyone to use a little less plastic in their lives. But why did we choose aluminum? Read on to find out. Durability The heart of our model is reuse,...
by Colleen King | Sep 7, 2022 | Blog, Our Products
Ah, summertime: the season of salt, sand, sun, and…supreme hair damage. While using eco-friendly shampoos and conditioners is one way to heal hair from exposure to the elements, sometimes summer hair care demands a little more. You’re already in your sustainable...
by Colleen King | Aug 23, 2022 | Blog, Home, Our Products
Over the years, we’ve received many requests to create a deep conditioner that provides extra nourishment to the hair. And it’s finally here! Read on to learn more about why you should add a deep conditioner to your Plaine Routine. Benefits of Using a Deep...
by Colleen King | Aug 17, 2022 | Blog, Reducing Plastic
Confused by all the plastic-free laundry options on the market today? We’ve got you covered. Read on to learn more about how to achieve a zero-waste laundry routine. The Truth About “Plastic-Free” Detergent If you’ve already started your zero-waste laundry...
by Colleen King | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog
The impacts of plastic on the environment are clear. But how does plastic impact human health? Plastic is one of the most pervasive materials on the planet, and its chemicals are finding their way into our bodies and negatively affecting our health. Here’s how. ...
by Lindsey McCoy | Jul 28, 2022 | Blog, Our Products
At Plaine Products we love products that do more than one thing. We’ve shared different uses for our beauty oil and now it’s time for face toner! What is Toner and How Do I Use It? Facial toners help cleanse, moisturize, and even your skin tone. Toner...
by Becca Hildner | Jul 22, 2022 | Blog, Our Products, Reducing Plastic
It’s time to pack those bags and head off to college! Whether you’re a first-year or a senior, the start of a new semester means new experiences and new routines. We’re here to help you keep those routines environmentally friendly with our sustainable back-to-school...
by Colleen King | Jul 8, 2022 | Blog, Reducing Plastic
Heading out camping this summer? We’ve got a few sustainable summer camping ideas to make your outdoor camping experience your most eco-friendly yet! Plastic-Free Toiletries Pack a two-in-one biodegradable shampoo + body wash. Plain Products Sage Hair + Body...
by Lindsey McCoy | Jun 29, 2022 | Blog, Our Products, Reducing Plastic
Plaine Products is designed to be part of the circular economy, a goal that reduces waste and conserves valuable resources. In a circular model, nothing is wasted. That was the goal when we designed all of our packaging to be reused for as long as possible. Once they...
by Colleen King | Jun 22, 2022 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
If you have any kitchen supplies or toys made from black plastic, you may want to think twice about having them in your home. A recent study published in Environment International sounded the alarm that black plastic may contain harmful chemicals. Black plastic is...
by Lindsey McCoy | Jun 12, 2022 | Blog, Home, Podcasts
Plaine Products, CEO Lindsey McCoy was recently featured on the Sustainable Packaging podcast to discuss reuse as a packaging solution. The host, Cory Conners, uses the podcast to chat with industry leaders about eco friendly packaging options, new products, and how...
by Colleen King | Jun 3, 2022 | Blog, Our Products
I’m back again with another way essential oils can benefit your everyday life with their beneficial nutrients! We all want healthy and strong, and my biggest secret for both is, you guessed it, essential oils. I know what you’re thinking – “Is there an...
by Colleen King | May 25, 2022 | Blog, Our Products
You know how much I love essential oils and clean products. Combine the two? Even better… Before jumping into the content, I just want to quickly introduce myself – I’m Liv, a holistic lifestyle coach and aromatherapist who focuses on essential oil uses and...
by Becca Hildner | May 13, 2022 | Blog, DIY Recipes
The sun is shining and the weather is warming up, which means it’s time for spring cleaning! Spring cleaning can sometimes mean creating waste- whether it be from the stuff you’re getting rid of or the supplies you use to clean. But we’re here to help you do it...
by Lindsey McCoy | May 9, 2022 | Advocacy, Blog
It’s no secret global climate change is here and we need to be doing all we can to cut carbon emissions. In addition to other steps, Plaine Products chooses to use the US Postal Service (USPS) to deliver our packages to your door because they are already coming...
by Katrina Yip | May 4, 2022 | Blog, Reducing Plastic
Will buying one reusable bottle save the planet? No. But, together, we’ve already eliminated 400,000 plastic bottles from the waste stream! While we know that corporations and policy makers ultimately move the levers necessary for stopping climate change, we’d...
by Colleen King | Apr 27, 2022 | Blog, Our Partners, Our Products, Reducing Plastic
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got the sustainable gift ideas you’ve been looking for. From repurposing what you already have to creating memorable experiences, these sustainable Mother’s Day gifts are perfect for the eco-minded mom in your...
by Krysia McDonald | Apr 15, 2022 | Blog, Our Products
Wondering how to care for gray hair? Looking for tips as your hair transitions to gray? We’ve asked our resident hair stylist, Krysia, to share with us a bit more about gray hair and how to take care of it. The Science behind gray hair The age and pattern in...
by Becca Hildner | Apr 6, 2022 | Blog
Palm oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil on the planet…but it shouldn’t be. The oil is admittedly very useful and can be found in cosmetics, packaging, food products, detergents, and more. But the harvesting of this oil is destroying essential habitats and...
by Colleen King | Mar 30, 2022 | Blog
Want to run a beach cleanup but not sure where to start? Here are some tried and true tips for planning and running your own successful beach cleanup! Plan Survey your local beaches for trash. Check your local beaches for any heavily trash impacted areas. Areas...
by Colleen King | Mar 15, 2022 | Blog, Our Products, Reducing Plastic
Our goal at Plaine Products is to help you reduce the amount of plastic in your bathroom. Our newest product does just that! With the launch of our 2-in-1 Hair + Body Wash, we’re making it easy for you to stick to your plastic-free routine. Our Hair + Body Wash has...
by Colleen King | Mar 10, 2022 | Blog, Reducing Plastic
Whether you are traveling for the week or just a weekend these tips are sure to help you pack for your spring break sustainably! Bring your own water bottle Wherever you find yourself this spring break bring your own water bottle with you to avoid the...
by Colleen King | Mar 3, 2022 | Blog, Home, Our Products
Confused by all the ingredient names on your conditioner? You’re not alone. Many conditioners contain complex ingredients that can be harmful to your hair and your health. If you need some help deciphering what bad ingredients you should look out for while buying...
by Colleen King | Feb 28, 2022 | Blog, Reducing Plastic
Recognize this girl? If you follow us on social media, chances are you’ve seen her face. But it’s time to get to know her a little bit more! Kaysha Kenney has been with Plaine Products since June of 2021, helping to create the engaging and informative posts you see on...
by Colleen King | Feb 7, 2022 | Blog
The idea for Plaine Products was born out of a desire to have less single-use plastic bottles in our showers. Starting a company was an experiment to see if other people were interested in having less plastic bottles in their showers. If given the opportunity, would...
by Colleen King | Feb 2, 2022 | Blog, DIY Recipes, Reducing Plastic
Are you celebrating Valentine’s Day with a significant other or gathering with a group of friends for Galentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered with some great plastic-free and sustainable ideas whether you are gathering together or celebrating from afar! ...
by Colleen King | Jan 26, 2022 | Blog, Our Products
Have you heard of DMDM Hydantoin? If you search its wildly popular hashtag on TikTok, you may find some scary information. But is it actually harmful? And what does it do exactly? Here’s everything you need to know about DMDM Hydantoin. What is DMDM? DMDM...
by Colleen King | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog, Our Partners, Reducing Plastic
Meet Tara McKenna – blogger, Plaine Promoter* and now author! We are thrilled to celebrate the release of her new book Don’t Be Trashy. This is THE ultimate guide to going zero waste(ish). Don’t Be Trashy offers an approach to reducing waste that...
by Colleen King | Jan 14, 2022 | Blog
Plaine Products CEO Lindsey McCoy was recently featured on The Indisposable Podcast™ – Celebrating solutions to plastic pollution and featuring heroes of the movement. Tune in for an episode in the series for The Reusies™ as host Matt Prindiville sits down with...
by Colleen King | Dec 29, 2021 | Blog, Our Partners, Our Products
As 2021 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the 2021 goals we set for ourselves and reflecting on the progress we’ve made. We truly could not have accomplished any of our goals without the best community by our side. Here’s to setting and reaching more goals...
by Colleen King | Dec 2, 2021 | Blog, Reducing Plastic
This post has been updated for 2021 with even more great children’s books about plastic pollution and protecting our oceans! YOu can check out the original post here. Looking for a holiday gift for your little one that teaches and inspires them about how to tackle...
by Colleen King | Nov 25, 2021 | Blog
In 2019 when disaster hit a community very close to our hearts, we decided to celebrate Give Back Friday instead of Black Friday. We wanted to shift the focus of Black Friday from just buying things to giving back to those in need. At that time Plaine Products...
by Colleen King | Nov 17, 2021 | Blog, Our Products, Reducing Plastic
Plaine Products began as a crusade against bathroom plastics. Our Co-Founders, Lindsey and Ali, were committed to creating a sustainable way to sell high-quality, toxin-free products in refillable, aluminum bottles. Every bottle of Plaine Products sold keeps one...
by Colleen King | Nov 9, 2021 | Blog, Our Products
The holidays are just around the corner, and we know how hard it can be to find the perfect gift for your loved ones. That’s why we’ve created 4 new gift sets, along with three favorites from last year, all full of the Plaine Products formulas you love! From parents...
by Colleen King | Nov 1, 2021 | Blog, Reducing Plastic
The leaves are changing and the weather’s cooling down, which means it’s time for fall! From decorations to pumpkins to candy and more, it’s easy to create a lot of waste during the fall season. However, fall is so much better when celebrated sustainably! Read...
by Colleen King | Oct 21, 2021 | Advocacy, Blog
Feeling like you’re powerless in the fight to protect the planet? Well, you’re more powerful than you think. The November elections in the US are quickly approaching, and you have the ability to make a difference: VOTE! While this is an “off-year election”...
by Colleen King | Oct 13, 2021 | Blog, Our Products
When we launched our Unscented line back in February 2021, we had no idea you all would love it so much! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes ever since then to create even more unscented products for you. And now we can welcome two new products to the unscented...
by Colleen King | Oct 6, 2021 | Blog, Reducing Plastic
There’s no getting around it: we’ve all been through some tough stuff over the last couple of years. From pandemics to climate anxiety, there always seems to be another reason to stress. Self-care has never been more important than it is right now, so we’ve come up...
by Colleen King | Sep 22, 2021 | Blog, Our Products
Ever feel like your bathroom cabinet is overflowing with products? Most personal care products are meant to do one thing and are likely packaged in plastic. Our products are designed to be mega-concentrated and versatile, meaning you can buy less and use our products...
by Colleen King | Sep 15, 2021 | Blog, Our Partners, Our Products, Reducing Plastic
We have done many things in order to make our products and packaging as low waste and plastic-free as possible. Not only can you refill and reuse our aluminum bottles many times, but those bottles can also be recycled once they have a few too many dents in them. And...
by Colleen King | Aug 27, 2021 | Blog, Our Products
There are different types of alcohol used in personal care products, and they all do different things. Some types of alcohol are harmless; others should be completely avoided. From hair care to skin care, we’ve broken down everything you need to know about alcohol in...
by Colleen King | Jul 28, 2021 | Blog, Reducing Plastic
It can be difficult to avoid plastic when you’re on the go. Plastic bottles, cutlery, bags, and more are the norm, despite their notoriously harmful effects on wildlife and human health. Fortunately, you can avoid all of these wasteful plastics with just a little...
by Colleen King | Jul 21, 2021 | Blog, Reducing Plastic
Plastic-Free July is an exciting month for all of us to take a hard look at the plastic we use in our daily lives. And as many people start heading back to the office, eliminating plastic from your work routine is a perfect place to start! Whether you work from home...
by Colleen King | Jul 17, 2021 | Blog, Podcasts
Plaine Products CEO Lindsey McCoy and COO Alison Webster were recently featured on the Her CEO Journey: The Business Finance Podcast for Mission-Driven Women Entrepreneurs. Her CEO Journey Podcast Her CEO Journey: The Business Finance Podcast for Mission-Driven Women...
by Colleen King | Jul 14, 2021 | Advocacy, Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
Plastic-Free July is in full swing, and thousands of people around the world have been sharing their favorite ways to eliminate plastic from their lives. But while individual actions can create a huge impact, it’s important for governments to do their part, too....
by Colleen King | Jun 29, 2021 | Blog, Home, Our Products
The pandemic changed virtually every aspect of daily life, so it’s no surprise its effects trickled into hair care, too. A rollercoaster of emotions—fear, uncertainty, boredom— and lockdown restrictions increased the need for self-care, and in particular, self-hair...
by Colleen King | Jun 21, 2021 | Advocacy, Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
We were so thrilled to learn of the Goldman Environmental Prize recipients last week! In particular, two of the award winners stood out to us with their work against plastic pollution, and we want to tell you a little bit more about them. The Goldman Environmental...
by Colleen King | May 27, 2021 | Blog, Home, Our Partners
Plaine Promoters are individuals who use Plaine Products, love them and want to get others to join in eliminating single-use plastics while enjoying outstanding products. Plaine Promoters spread the word about our products and get 10% from every sale they generate....
by Colleen King | May 14, 2021 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
Plaine Products has long been big fans of ECOBAGS, one of the original, reusable bag companies. We are closely aligned, with our shared dedication to eliminating single-use plastics and their mission to offer thoughtful, ethically and sustainably sourced,...
by Colleen King | Apr 14, 2021 | Advocacy, Blog, Home
We are constantly evaluating our lives and looking for ways in which we can live more sustainably. That also holds true to how we want to travel. We seek to discover more sustainable ways of travel and the opportunities to find and book more environmentally friendly...
by Lindsey McCoy | Mar 31, 2021 | Blog
A year ago, the world just stopped. We’re now building immunity through vaccine rollout, but no one was immune to the hardships–medical, financial, psychological– brought on by COVID-19. We’d be remiss not to mention that, overall, the pandemic has not...
by Colleen King | Mar 24, 2021 | Blog, Home, Our Products
Contrary to popular belief, curly hair can’t be lumped into one category. As a matter of fact, there are 9 different types of curls – each with its own traits, characteristics, and needs. A person’s curl type is determined by the shape of the...
by Colleen King | Mar 17, 2021 | Blog, Home, Our Partners
Plaine Promoters are individuals who use Plaine Products, love them and want to get others to join in eliminating single-use plastics while enjoying outstanding products. Plaine Promoters spread the word about our products and get 10% from every sale they generate....
by Colleen King | Mar 10, 2021 | Blog, Home, Our Products
Plaine Products is proud of our vegan products and their natural ingredients. We are completely transparent about all of the environmentally friendly ingredients that go into each and every bottle. We’ve also talked about what you don’t want in your shampoo or...
by Colleen King | Feb 3, 2021 | Blog, Home, Our Products
You asked. We listened. We have received countless requests for unscented products and we are thrilled to announce that our long-awaited Unscented Line is now available! Our Unscented line includes full size and travel size Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, and Body...
by Lindsey McCoy | Jan 20, 2021 | Advocacy, Blog
By definition, a manifesto is a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer. So while my thoughts and actions of how we as Plaine Products operate and market ourselves to consumers have always fallen in line with our values...
by Colleen King | Jan 14, 2021 | Blog, Home, Our Products
When you fall in love with a product or brand it is easy to spread the word and share with your friends and family. You love it, so naturally, you want others to love it too! We’ve created our Refer A Friend program to help sweeten the deal — both for your...
by Colleen King | Jan 7, 2021 | Blog, Home, Our Products
Have you ever washed your face with oil? I had never considered this until I learned of the benefits associated with it. Oil cleansing can help reduce the amount of sebum (the naturally occurring oil on your face) being produced, remove makeup, and even clean out...
by Colleen King | Dec 16, 2020 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
Happy Holidays! We’ve got 12 different ideas of Plastic-Free Gift Wrap for all of your holiday wrapping needs! On the 1st Day of Plastic-Free Gift Wrap, we’ve turned a brown paper bag and some leaves into a cute tree! 🌲 Tip: You can also add...
by Colleen King | Dec 9, 2020 | Blog, Home
Did you know that only 7% of plastic waste has ever been recycled? Or that a dump truck full of plastic is dumped into the ocean EVERY. SINGLE. MINUTE?! If plastics aren’t recycled, where do they go? It’s not a good picture either way the plastic crumbles… ...
by Colleen King | Dec 3, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Products, Reducing Plastic
We recently asked our intern and curly-haired gal Sydney to share her advice on curly hair and going zero waste. We’ve heard many success stories of using Plaine Products and individuals with curly hair, including Sydney! Because our products do not contain...
by Colleen King | Nov 29, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Products, Reducing Plastic
And the survey says…you like us as much as we like you! We are always working hard to improve our efforts to reduce single-use plastics. By regularly adding new products to keep single-use plastics out of the bathroom, to continuously redesigning our packaging...
by Colleen King | Nov 18, 2020 | Blog, Home
We want to help you build your environmental, sustainable, zero waste personal library with all of the best zero waste resources and environmental inspiration! We’ve started a book giveaway where every 6 weeks or so we will be giving away a book that will help...
by Megan Carriker | Nov 15, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Products
Over the past several months, we have been working hard to make it easier for people to minimize single-use plastics by improving our website. We’re very proud to announce a new website update! Usually, this wouldn’t warrant a blog post – websites...
by Colleen King | Nov 12, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Products
We now offset 100% of our carbon emissions from shipping! We ship many packages of Plaine Products every day. And we recognize that emissions from shipping make up the vast majority of our carbon footprint. So we set a goal for 2020 to provide carbon-neutral shipping....
