The average person goes through hundreds of cotton swabs, tissues, and cotton pads each year. Not only is that a lot of waste that ends up in landfill, but when you think about the energy, water, and resources that go into making these kinds of products for them only to be used once, you can imagine just how much impact this is having on the planet.
From the world’s first reusable cotton swab to multi-use cotton pads that won’t absorb all of your makeup remover, LastObject are on a mission to replace the single-use products in our everyday routines with sustainable alternatives which can be used hundreds (even thousands) of times.
Scroll down to meet the sustainable swaps for your makeup bag staples.
LastSwab Basic
What is it?
LastSwab Basic is an eco-friendly alternative to a cotton swab, designed to be used for all the same purposes.
What’s it made from?
The swab is made with plastic reinforced with glass fibre, and the swab ends are made with a rubber-like material called TPE. What’s more, the case is made from a corn-based material called PLA.
How do I clean it?
Clean after each use using soap and water or a little rubbing alcohol for full disinfection.
How long does it last for?
Up to 1000 uses.
LastSwab Beauty
What is it?
LastSwab Beauty is an eco-friendly alternative to a tapered cotton swab, designed to be used specifically for beauty-related purposes such as touching up or applying makeup.
What’s it made from?
Like the Basic version, the swab is made with plastic reinforced with glass fibre, the swab ends are made with rubber-like TPE, and the case is made from corn-based PLA.
How do I clean it?
Again, clean after each use using soap and water or a little rubbing alcohol for full disinfection.
How long does it last for?
Up to 1000 uses.
LastRound
What is it?
LastRound is a reusable take on cotton pads or rounds, perfect for using in your makeup and skincare routines because it feels just like a regular cotton pad. Each pack contains seven rounds.
What are they made from?
The rounds are made from cast-off wood and cotton fibres from the textile industry and the case is made from corn-based plastic.
How do I clean them?
You can rinse your rounds with soap and water but for a more efficient cleanse, you can also was them in your washing machine up to a temperature of 60C/140F. Wash them in this mesh laundry bag to further extend their lifespan.
How long do they last for?
Between the pack of seven you can get over 1750 used from your cotton pads, and once they’re no longer usable, you can dispose of them in your compostable waste.
LastTissue
What is it?
LastTissue is reusable alternative to single-use tissues and a more hygienic and practical take on handkerchiefs. Each pack contains six tissues.
What are they made from?
The tissues are made from 100% organic cotton, and the case is made from food-grade silicone (which can be recycled).
How do I clean them?
The tissues can be machine washed (up to 60C/140F), and again, if you wash them inside the mesh laundry bag, they will last much longer.
How long do they last for?
Each tissues can be resued up to 520 times, which means you’ll actually get over 3100 uses from the entire pack.
