Plastic-Free Mornings: Simple Swaps from Your Shower to Your Supplements

Mornings set the tone for your day - and, believe it or not, for the planet too. From the products we use in the bathroom to the vitamins we take with breakfast, our daily rituals can either add to the plastic problem or help solve it.

Here at Friendly Soap, we believe in making those choices simple, sustainable, and satisfying. That’s why we’ve teamed up with our eco-minded friends at Vegums (the vegan gummy vitamin brand turning plastic-free living into something sweet) to bring you a guide to plastic-free mornings, from your shower to your supplements. 

Step One: Ditch the Bottles, Grab the Bars

The average household in the UK gets through over 200 plastic shampoo and body wash bottles a year, and most of them never get recycled. That’s a whole lot of plastic heading straight for landfill or the ocean.

The good news? The solution is small, solid, and smells amazing.

Bar soaps and shampoos have made a big comeback, and for good reason. They’re concentrated, last longer, and come without any plastic packaging. Our handmade Friendly Soap bars are vegan, palm oil–free, and come in 100% recycled and recyclable cardboard. Plus, there’s a bar for every mood — from calming lavender and geranium to zesty peppermint and poppy seed.

If you’re making the switch, remember to keep your bar dry between uses. A soap rest, natural loofah slice, or simple bamboo soap dish can double its lifespan and keep it fresh and bubbly.

Step Two: Brush Up on Plastic-Free Habits

Plastic cleaning tools are easy to overlook, but they add up fast. Swapping out plastic nail and dish brushes for wooden alternatives with natural bristles is one of the easiest eco upgrades you can make.

They’re sturdy, compostable, and completely plastic-free. And they look a lot nicer by your sink, too. A small change like this keeps microplastics out of our water systems and makes everyday chores a little more planet-friendly. 

Step Three: Sustainable Sips and Snacks

While the bathroom gets most of the attention, your kitchen routine can sneak in just as much plastic. Coffee pods, teabags (many still contain hidden plastic mesh), milk cartons, and cereal bags - it all adds up. 

Here are some easy swaps that make a real difference:

• Use loose-leaf tea with a metal infuser instead of plastic-sealed teabags.
• Opt for reusable coffee pods or a classic French press.
• Try plant milk in glass bottles or refill stations if you can find them locally.
• Buy breakfast goods like oats and granola from refill shops using your own jars.

Not only does it cut down on waste, your countertop ends up looking like a chic, zero-waste café. 

Step Four: Supplements Without the Plastic

Once you’ve washed, scrubbed, and brewed, it’s time for your vitamins. And this is where Vegums comes in.

Most supplement brands rely on plastic tubs or blister packs, but Vegums do things differently. Their vegan gummy vitamins are packed with nutrients, not packaging. They come in compostable cellulose refill pouches and reusable tins, so you can keep your health routine green from the inside out.

Their range covers everything from Vegan Multivitamins and Iron Gummies to Omega-3 (made from algae, not fish) and even kids’ vitamins that taste as good as they are for you.

They use plant-based ingredients, natural colours, and no animal testing, proving that being good to your body and the planet can taste great too.

If you’ve ever forgotten to take your tablets, gummies might just be your new best friend. They make vitamins feel like a treat, not a chore.

Step Five: Small Swaps, Big Wins

Going plastic-free doesn’t mean overhauling your life; it’s about making small, realistic changes. Once you start, it’s hard to stop.

Try these extra swaps for good measure:

• Deodorant in compostable paper tubes instead of plastic sticks.
• Reusable cotton pads or makeup cloths instead of disposables.
• Stainless steel safety razors that last for years. Bar moisturisers or lotion sticks (they’re the next big thing in sustainable skincare).
• Glass water bottles, no microplastics, no taste of old plastic, just clean hydration.

Every swap saves waste, cuts carbon emissions, and helps push demand toward more sustainable products.

💚 Special Collaboration Offer: 15% Off Vegums
To celebrate our shared mission of making plastic-free living easy, Vegums are giving Friendly Soap fans an exclusive 15% discount on their entire range of sustainable supplements.

Use code FS15% at checkout at 👉 www.vegums.com

Terms: Offer excludes multipacks. No minimum purchase requirement. No usage limits. Can’t be combined with other discounts. Offer ends 1st January 2026.

Whether you’re refilling your Friendly Soap bar or topping up your Vegums tin, it’s a little reward for doing good - for yourself and the planet. 

The Beauty of a Plastic-Free Morning

A plastic-free morning doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s the satisfying sound of a bar soap lather, the scent of natural oils, the scrub of a wooden dish brush, and the chew of a gummy vitamin that makes you smile.

It’s about slowing down and realising that convenience doesn’t have to cost the Earth. Every swap, every refill, every small act adds up and that’s where real change begins.

So tomorrow morning, take a second look at your shelf and your sink. Imagine what it could look like, lighter, cleaner, simpler, and entirely plastic-free. Because a better world starts before you’ve even finished your coffee.