Very late reply, but can you tell me more about putting a gumband on the dispenser to use less? I’m having a hard time picturing it. Thanks ahead of time!
A small apothecary opened in my neighborhood that makes beauty products. They've been very accommodating with selling me shampoo and body wash in my own reused containers. It's all locally sourced ingredients. I'm new in my Zero Waste journey but it feels great to eliminate plastic from part of my daily routine.
Many community gardens have a compost bin that the community is welcome to use. Might be worth looking into.