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....
by _2928_adam976_jesus | Nov 5, 2020 | Blog, Home
With fall at our feet and winter right around the corner, who knows what the next few months will bring. Whether it be wacky weather, sickness, or winter blues, preparedness and learning from the first half of the year will certainly help get us through. Because after...
by Colleen King | Oct 28, 2020 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
We love it when companies join us in the sustainable Packaging Revolution! Let us introduce you to Noniko, the first and only deodorant to use ZERO PLASTIC in their products or packaging. (And don’t miss their special 20% off offer, below). We founded Plaine Products...
by Colleen King | Oct 21, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Partners, Our Products
Plaine Products is available in over 55 brick and mortar retail locations nationwide, in addition to our online store. From our travel sizes to full size products, shampoo to beauty oil, many of our products can be found in a store near you. And now, we are happy to...
by Colleen King | Oct 14, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog, Home
The 2020 Election is twenty days away and we are so grateful for those of you who have participated in our ‘Why I Vote’ Campaign. We are continuously inspired by the commitment you all have to our planet, our democracy, and our future generations. We have discussed...
by Colleen King | Sep 30, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog, Home
It should come as no surprise that we are huge advocates of voting and civic engagement here at Plaine Products. We talk about it regularly and celebrate it annually. We believe one of the best ways we can effect change is through voting, in each and every election....
by Lindsey McCoy | Sep 23, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Partners
Have you heard? Climate Week NYC is happening September 21-27! The main focus of Climate Week NYC will be on how to rebuild after COVID-19. The pandemic has only accelerated the throwaway society we live in. Especially with the daily use of PPE (Personal Protective...
by Colleen King | Sep 16, 2020 | 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 | Sep 10, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Products
Conditioner is an important step in the health and care of your hair. It is used to help restore your hair’s moisture by providing a protective coating that can help keep your hair from breaking. What is, and isn’t, in your conditioner is an important factor. Plaine...
by Colleen King | Aug 26, 2020 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
Back to school may look a bit different this year, but we can still make every effort to reduce our plastic when it comes to back to school supplies. Have you ever noticed how much plastic is lurking in that school supply aisle? If we’re not mindful of our purchases...
by Colleen King | Aug 19, 2020 | 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 | Aug 12, 2020 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
We’ve all seen images of turtles wrapped in six-pack rings and beaches littered with debris of every shape and form that’s been washed up from faraway shores. The global problem of ocean plastic is real. So much so the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the World Economic...
by Colleen King | Jul 30, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog, Home
Over the past month, we shifted our Plastic-Free July focus from ways to reduce single-use plastic waste every day to supporting and highlighting the work around environmental justice, specifically around plastics. Below is a recap of all that we have covered this...
by Colleen King | Jul 22, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog, Home
The fight for environmental justice extends beyond the picket lines and protests. Every environmental injustice needs to be attacked and approached from a variety of angles including activism, scientific research, journalism, politics, and the law. Over the course of...
by Colleen King | Jul 15, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog, Home
As we continue our series “ Plastic-Free July – Through A Different Lens” we look at why voting matters to ensure environmental justice. As environmental activists, we recognize that environmental and climate justice can not come without social justice. And that...
by Colleen King | Jul 8, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
We continue our series “ Plastic-Free July – Through A Different Lens” with t.e.j.a.s. fighting for environmental justice in Texas. They believe that everyone, regardless of race or income, is entitled to live in a clean environment. Important work we should all...
by Colleen King | Jul 1, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog, Home, Our Partners, Reducing Plastic
Since Plaine Products started in 2017 we have participated in the Plastic-Free July movement. Over the years, we have suggested 100s changes and swaps to eliminate single-use plastics. This year, we are shifting our focus and looking at Plastic-Free July through a...
by Colleen King | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Products
Plaine Products is pleased to present our 2019 Sustainability Report highlighting our accomplishments for 2019 and our goals for the future. We founded Plaine Products in 2017 to reduce the amount of single-use plastic in the world and we are so proud of what...
by Megan Carriker | Jun 25, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Products
In a time of rapidly increasing use of single-use plastic bottles and disposable masks, we are very proud to announce that we have added hand sanitizer to our product line. These days, we are all more hyper-aware of the necessity to clean our hands regularly and keep...
by Colleen King | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Partners
A Plaine Promoter is an individual or nonprofit who uses Plaine Products, loves them and wants 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...
by Colleen King | Jun 18, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Products
We’ve added another new product for one less single-use plastic in your bathroom! Check out our new light-weight styling aid, Hair Repair, and say goodbye to tangles and split ends and hello to smoother, softer, and shinier hair. 5 Reasons You Should Try...
by Colleen King | Jun 11, 2020 | Blog, Home, Podcasts
Plaine Products CEO Lindsey McCoy was recently featured on the Positively Green Podcast to give an inside scoop of what it’s like running a sustainable business. POSITIVELY GREEN PODCAST The Positively Green Podcast helps you live a green life you’ll love. With...
by Colleen King | May 27, 2020 | 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 21, 2020 | Blog, Home
Grab some popcorn and settle in to watch one of these great eco documentaries. At the beginning of “Shelter at Home” we went looking for documentary recommendations from our Facebook fans (you do follow us on Facebook, right?!). We asked everyone what some...
by Colleen King | May 13, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Partners, Reducing Plastic
Plaine Products was so excited to discover Marley’s Monsters when we went looking for reusable cotton round recommendations to go with our new Face Toner and Beauty Oil. We’ve been super impressed with the eco-friendly nature of Marley’s and they align...
by Lindsey McCoy | May 11, 2020 | Blog, Home, Podcasts
Plaine Products CEO Lindsey McCoy is featured on the podcast Mama Earth Talk, hosted by Mariska, to share how one bottle of shampoo is making a difference. Mama Earth Talk Originally from South Africa, Mariska now calls the world her home. She is an artist,...
by Megan Carriker | May 4, 2020 | Home, Our Partners
Mother’s Day is coming up and one lucky winner of our giveaway will be able to celebrate this holiday in a luxuriously eco-friendly fashion. Enter here and you could have the chance to win… 3 bags of truffles and 6 bars of chocolate (all with compostable...
by Colleen King | Apr 28, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Products
We are thrilled to announce that we have added a new beauty oil to our products! This premium, deeply moisturizing oil has so many uses. It can be applied to face, body, and hair. It will moisturize the skin and works well to diminish the appearance of scars,...
by Colleen King | Apr 22, 2020 | Blog, Home
Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! All month long, from April 1 through today, Earth Day, we have been sharing a variety of ideas, swaps, and tips to help us all celebrate #EarthDayEveryDay over on Instagram. We have rounded them all up below. Celebrating...
by Colleen King | Apr 15, 2020 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
With schools being canceled or going virtual and parents scrambling to keep their children entertained and engaged in learning, it’s a wonderful time to explore the many plastic pollution educational resources available online. From downloadable lesson plans to...
by Lindsey McCoy | Apr 8, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Products
Plaine Product has a new product: face toner. This means one less plastic bottle on your counter and one step closer to a single-use plastic-free bathroom. If you’re new to face toner and considering adding it to your routine we’re happy to tell you a little more....
by Colleen King | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Products
With most of us stuck at home for the foreseeable future, you may be wondering what you can do to keep your hair maintained and healthy without professional care. We turned to our resident hairstylist and Plaine Products Salon Sales lead, Krysia, for her tips and...
by Colleen King | Mar 18, 2020 | Blog, Home
You’ve been hearing it everywhere. Wash Your Hands. It’s our best line of defense against viruses of any kind. The recommendation is to wash your hands with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds. When you wash your hands with soap and water, you’re...
by Lindsey McCoy | Mar 12, 2020 | Home, Podcasts
The Green Gab Podcast helps you GET value from green: for you, your family and your community. Whether its green homes, green living, or the people who make it happen, join host Marla Esser Cloos to learn how green and sustainability practices and products can work...
by Colleen King | Mar 8, 2020 | Blog, Home
In honor of International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, we wanted to take a moment to recognize just a few of the women environmentalists that inspire us every day. This year’s theme for...
by Megan Carriker | Mar 5, 2020 | Blog, Home
Ecosia, quite simply, is a search engine that plants trees while you search the web. They use the profit made from the searches to plant trees all over the world – particularly in Haiti, Brazil, Peru, Indonesia, Spain, Kenya, Ghana and more. Whoa, what?...
by Colleen King | Feb 19, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Products
We are thrilled to announce that Rosemary Mint Vanilla hand wash is now available! And what perfect timing! We all know how important it is to wash our hands regularly, but especially now during a worldwide outbreak of a deadly strain of the new coronavirus, Covid-19....
by Lindsey McCoy | Feb 12, 2020 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
We pulled our inflatable dinghy up on the deserted beach off the coast of Panama. No other people, or towns, were around for miles. But instead of white sand beneath the palm trees, we found plastic. Piles of it. Everywhere. Bottles, Crocs, lighters, toothbrushes,...
by Colleen King | Feb 6, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Products
The winter months can be hard on hair. Cold, harsh weather and indoor dry air can dry out the hair significantly, leading to brittle hair and even breakage. The effect of dry, cold winter air can lead to dryness, static, frizz, and general dullness of the hair. So, we...
by Colleen King | Jan 29, 2020 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
When we think of plastic pollution, we tend to picture items floating in the ocean or washing up along the shore that we can hold in our hands like bottle caps, water bottles, and straws. But over time, those larger items break down into tiny pieces of plastic called...
by Colleen King | Jan 26, 2020 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
We reflected last week on all that we did in 2019. Now we look forward towards our 2020 goals. At Plaine Products we’re striving to be a part of the larger sustainable development movement that’s happening around the world. Since our inception we’ve...
by Lindsey McCoy | Jan 16, 2020 | Blog, Home, Our Products
The Plaine Products’ mission is eliminating single-use plastics. Seeing plastic in the ocean, on the beach, and littering the environment was the push we needed to start paying attention to the issue. Once you start looking around you realize plastic lasts...
by Colleen King | Jan 9, 2020 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
Welcome to 2020! Back in December, we asked our team, our Plaine Promoters, and our Facebook fans to share their predictions for sustainability in 2020. Anything from new products to problems solved, hot media topics to Greta trading her braids for a mohawk. Our...
by Colleen King | Dec 18, 2019 | Blog, Home
Looking for a holiday gift for your little one that teaches and inspires them about how to tackle the plastic pollution problem? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best children’s books that address the issue of plastic pollution and protecting our oceans. These...
by Colleen King | Dec 7, 2019 | Blog, DIY Recipes, Home
On your next trip to the farmer’s market or grocery store, pick up some oranges for beautiful, holiday decorating! Not only are they relatively affordable, but they will also make your home smell great. Oranges have long shared a close association with Christmas...
by Colleen King | Nov 27, 2019 | Blog, Home, Our Partners
We are not having a Black Friday sale this year. This year, we are celebrating Give Back Friday. We are shifting the focus of Black Friday from just buying things to giving back to those in need. As you may know, the very idea for Plaine Products was born in the...
by Colleen King | Nov 20, 2019 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
It’s the time of year when we gather around the table with family and close friends to enjoy a large, scrumptious meal and think about what we are grateful for in our lives. Thanksgiving is a celebration of the harvest and different people coming together to share a...
by Megan Carriker | Nov 14, 2019 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
Gift giving is hard. Seeing friends and family members be wasteful can be hard, too. It’s hard to know when to bite your tongue and when to intervene. Personally, I just became that person who went through the trash during my family’s vacation and pulled...
by Colleen King | Oct 23, 2019 | Blog, Home, Our Products
We reached our goal! And we couldn’t have done it without you. At the beginning of this year, 2019, we shared with you that we had successfully diverted 50,000 plastic bottles from landfills since we opened our doors. And we set a goal to make it 100,000 by the...
by Colleen King | Oct 17, 2019 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
Trick or Treat! Halloween is coming and there is no shortage of Halloween plastic from plastic trick-or-treat bags, plastic pumpkins, plastic decorations, plastic costumes, to plastic candy wrappers. However, with a few small changes, we can reduce the amount of...
by Colleen King | Oct 9, 2019 | Blog, Home, Our Partners, Our Products
Happy Autumn! We’re celebrating the changing seasons with a marvelous giveaway worth over $330! We’ve partnered with 6 amazing brands for a sustainable, environmentally friendly giveaway! One lucky winner will be able to win: Six bars of decadent...
by Colleen King | Oct 5, 2019 | Blog, Home, Our Partners
Plaine Products has a mission to reduce waste in the world and help eliminate single-use plastics. By offering natural products in aluminum bottles we provide an easy alternative to plastic. We also support nonprofit partners that are working towards the same mission....
by Colleen King | Sep 26, 2019 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
When most of us think about our time in the shower, we envision an oasis where we can get some peace and quiet to balance out our hectic day. To de-stress, some people enjoy massage showerheads or fragrant shampoo and soap, while others love to exfoliate their skin...
by Colleen King | Sep 18, 2019 | Blog, Home
We have all heard it said, actions speak louder than words. This Friday and Saturday there are two prime opportunities for you to put that saying into play and show how you really think and feel about our environment and we want to be sure you know about them. We...
by Colleen King | Sep 7, 2019 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
We know that plastic is filling up our landfills and polluting our waterways, but have you ever considered how plastic plays a role in air pollution and climate change? Until recently, many of us were not aware of the huge link between the plastic and energy sectors,...
by Colleen King | Aug 29, 2019 | Blog, Home
Earlier this summer we went looking for book recommendations from our Facebook fans (you do follow us on Facebook, right?!). We asked everyone what was on their summer reading list around the topics of plastics, zero waste, the environment, etc. Below is a collection...
by Lindsey McCoy | Aug 21, 2019 | Blog, Home, Podcasts
Plaine Products co-founder Lindsey McCoy was recently featured on the Rank & File podcast. With host Kari Enge, Lindsey discusses how her nonprofit background played into starting a business. Lindsey also shares her tips for a successful start-up. You can check...
by Colleen King | Aug 14, 2019 | 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 | Aug 7, 2019 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
Another new school year is just around the corner. That means it’s time to stock up on all of the supplies that our children need to have a successful school year. Have you ever noticed how much plastic is lurking in that school supply aisle? If we’re not mindful...
by Colleen King | Jul 31, 2019 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
We’re celebrating Plastic-Free July, a global movement to reduce single-use plastic waste every day at home, work, school, and within your community. This week we’re focusing on going Plastic-Free in the bathroom. By choosing to refuse single-use plastics, a...
by Colleen King | Jul 23, 2019 | Blog, Home, Reducing Plastic
We’re celebrating Plastic-Free July, a global movement to reduce single-use plastic waste every day at home, work, school, and within your community. By choosing to refuse single-use plastics, a small change by many can make a huge difference in the world’s plastic...
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