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 safety. I...
Sustainable Spring Cleaning Tips
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...
Join Us in Asking the USPS To Go Electric
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 into...
#ProgressWithPlaine: Celebrating individual action for the planet!
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...
Sustainable Mother’s Day Gifts
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 life....
How to Care for Gray Hair
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 which...
Why Our Products Are Palm Oil-Free
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...
Tips for Running a Successful Beach Cleanup
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...
Our Newest Product: Hair + Body Wash!
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...
Sustainable Spring Break
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...
5 Things You Don’t Want in Your Conditioner
There’s a number of ingredients most mainstream shampoos, conditioners, washes and lotions have that ours doesn’t. Here’s 5 Ingredients that are NOT in Plaine Products Conditioner.
Beach Cleanups to Biology: Celebrate Kaysha With Us!
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...
What We Believe In and How it Guides Us
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...
Celebrating Valentine’s Day Plastic Free
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! ...
All You Need To Know About DMDM Hydantoin
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 hydantoin is...
Don’t Be Trashy: A Practical Guide to Living with Less Waste and More Joy
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 emphasizes progress...
The Indisposable Podcast: Stopping Single-Use in the Shower
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...
A Look Back at 2021
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...
Things We Love: Children’s Books About Stopping 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...
Minimalist Gift Sets & Self Care Kits
Plaine Products Gift sets offer something for everyone. We have minimalist gift sets for those who like to keep it simple, a self care set for those who want to pamper without creating waste, and everything in between. Here are some suggestions for matching your...