Katrina teaches clients how to declutter, organise and create a more joyful home. She also presents a corporate workshops on wellbeing, productivity and effective organisation.

Bathroom Products

“Recycling is what we do when we’re out of options to avoid, repair, or reuse the product first. Firstly: reduce. Don’t buy what we don’t need. Repair: Fix stuff that still has life in it. Reuse: Share. Then, only when you’ve exhausted these options, recycle.”
— Annie Leonard, Executive Director of Greenpeace
 
 

The Hygiene Bank

The Hygiene Bank collects new, unused, in-date personal care and household cleaning essential and have a mission to tackle hygiene poverty one donation at a time, to help those living in poverty to gain access to vital everyday necessities. Giving the gift of deodorants and shampoos will help to boost the self-esteem and confidence of those who have been struggling. To find out which items they accept, click here.

You can find your nearest donation point here but bear in mind that some drop off points are currently unable to take donations due to Covid-19. Contact your nearest drop off point before making a journey to check they are open.


Bloody Good Period

Bloody Good Period was started by Gabby Edlin and what started as a whip-round on Facebook is now a growing charity, with a vision to achieve menstrual equityThis initiative provides asylum seekers, refugees and the disadvantaged with free sanitary products. Started by Gabby Edlin, the charity now donates to 25 asylum centres in London and Leeds. Sanitary pads are in much higher demand than tampons.

UPDATE (December 2021) Bloody Good Period no longer accept physical donations of period products.

​If you have (unopened, in-date) period products to donate, please contact your local food bank to see if they can accept them.

Beauty Banks

Beauty Banks are like Foodbanks, but instead of food, they provide personal care and hygiene products to people in the UK living in hygiene poverty via registered charities like Foodbanks, refuges and homeless facilities.

The charity has ‘Beauty Spot’ donation bins in 100+ Superdrug stores in every major UK city where you can donate your unused products. Each participating store is partnered with a charity in their community that receives their donations - meaning what's donated local, stays local. You can purchase products in-store to donate or bring your unused products from home.

Here is their top 10 wish list for items:

  1. Shower Gel

  2. Toothpaste

  3. Toothbrushes

  4. Deodorant

  5. Disposable razors

  6. Shaving foam/ gel

  7. Shampoo

  8. Conditioner

  9. Sanitary pads

  10. Soap

Toiletries Amnesty

With 75 donation drop off points in the UK and further locations in Africa and Trinidad, Toiletries Amnesty helps connect products with those in need. Refugees, food banks, mental health services and many other organisations benefit from your donations.

Find your nearest drop off point in their directory. If there isn’t a drop-off point in your area, you can donate to any other suggested organisations by post.

The Trussell Trust

As well as good items, The Trussell Trust also accept toiletries and hygiene products through their food banks.

The list sets out what food banks generally need the most, but please always check with your local food bank before donating to see what supplies they are currently most in need of.

  • Toiletries – deodorant, toilet paper, shower gel, shaving gel, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, tooth paste, hand wipes

  • Household items – laundry liquid detergent, laundry powder, washing up liquid

  • Feminine products – sanitary towels and tampons

  • Baby supplies – nappies, baby wipes and baby food

  • Face masks and hand sanitiser

Project Beauty Share (US only)

Project Beauty Share is currently accepting donations. The charity provides personal hygiene, cosmetics and beauty products to non-profit organisations who serve women and families overcoming abuse, addiction, homelessness and poverty to help restore hope and dignity in their lives.

To find out what you can donate visit here. Find your nearest drop off location here.

 
 
 

Neal’s Yard

Neal’s Yard’s non-plastic packaging can be easily recycled through your local recycling centres. However, when it comes to items like sample sachets, superfood pouches, facial wipe packages, pumps and atomisers, from any brand into store to be recycle that are harder to recycle. Just pay a visit to your nearest store and they will recycle the awkward parts of your empty packaging for you. To find your nearest store click here.