Our hair is our crowning glory. Unfortunately, in our quest to make it sleeker, smoother and sexier, we also contribute to environmental damage. This is because the shampoos, conditioners, sprays and other cosmetic products used on hair contain chemical substances harmful to the environment, not to mention that the packaging itself is not eco-friendly.
It's the Packaging
Let's start with the materials used to package these hair products, which are often colorful to attract the consumers' attention. You will find plastic cans, sachets and spray bottles, all of which takes hundreds of years to decompose.
Thus, you will read reports of plastic residues poisoning the soil and ground water. In a way, when you become careless with your hair products because you were too engrossed in beautiful hair, your future grandchildren will pay the consequences of non-potable water.
Plus, you cannot deny the fact that plastics are made from crude oil. This is the same industry that has wreaked havoc with the planet although we must also acknowledge the important role it has in modern life.
Now, imagine how many people have thrown away the plastic packaging of hair products into their trash bags with nary a second thought. The landfills will soon fill up ...