ASSESSMENT AS OF: JANUARY 2024
HOW TO GET STARTED
- Replace your plastic soap dish when your current one reaches the end of life
- Or, use these dishes as you switch to bar shampoos and conditioners
- Place next to your sink, on your tub, or in your shower
- Throw in recycling when the dish reaches the end of its life
EMBRACE
- Cleans up easily - can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher
- Is made of infinitely recyclable stainless steel
- Will not emit microplastics at end of life
- Will have an impressive multi-decade lifespan
AVOID PRODUCT TYPE
Plastic Soap Dish
AVOID
- Plastic soap dishes eventually get stained or cracked
- These soap dishes don't stand up too well to cleaning in the dishwasher
- Inevitably these will end up in landfills and turn into microplastics
Noteworthy Product Attributes
Forgoing plastic wherever we can is critical - even in small ways. Stainless steel options versus conventional plastic choices are always a better move from an aesthetic, longevity, and environmental impact perspective.
Overall Sustainability Score - 88 / 100
Score Breakdown
Manufacturing (Score - 7/10) - Not made close to target market
Distribution (Score - 7/10) - Not made close to the target market
Cost (Score - 7/10) - About 1.5 to 2X greater than plastic soap dishes
Packaging (Score - 7/10) - Contains mostly sustainable packaging, but does have some plastic
Effectiveness (Score - 10/10) - Ideal soap dish that won't crack if dropped in the shower. Can cleaned in the dishwasher.
Lifespan (Score - 10/10) - Will likely last decades
Fun (Score - 10/10) - Easy to use and clean. Comes in two parts for easy cleaning.
Relevance (Score - 10/10) - Perfect for most conventional size soaps
Disposal (Score - 10/10) - Will not emit any microplastics at the end of its useful life
Recycling (Score - 10/10) - Stainless steel can be infinitely recycled.
