If you don't like the idea of being responsible for dozens of disposable plastic razors going into the landfill every year, there are alternatives to disposables.
Those old-fashioned safety razors that your grandpa used to shave with are making a comeback. Since it's made of metal, the handle will last a long time, and with only one little blade to dispose of, there's much less waste, and it's better for the environment than plastic.If you're brave enough, there are also straight razors.
If you'd rather have the tried and true double or triple blade razor, you can have your cake and eat it too. Preserve sells razors made of 100% recycled plastic, and when you're done with them, you can recycle them or mail them back in the postage paid envelope they provide, and they'll recycle them for you.
If you'd rather wax than shave, there's good news for you, too. You can make your own environmentally friendly cold wax with the following recipe:
1 cup of sugar
1/8 cup of water
1/8 cup of lemon juice
Mix together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat (just so it's simmering). Stir until sugar is dissolved. Cook until the sugar reaches 250°F or softball stage. (If you don't have a candy thermometer, drop some of the mixture into a cup of cold water. Pick it up with your fingers and form it into a ball. If it forms a soft ball, you're done).
Pour it into a heat resistant container and let cool.
To use: Use a popsicle stick or butter knife and spread it in a thin layer in the direction of the hair growth. (If it doesn't spread easily, put it in the microwave for about 10 seconds to soften it). Put a waxing strip or piece of cotton cloth over it, and pull off quickly in the opposite direction of the hair growth.
And since it's water soluble, it's easy to clean up.
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