We got some flavourful festive recipes just for you! Forget the store-bought sweets and step into your kitchen to whip up some classic homemade delights.

Celebrate sustainably this festive season with natural, reusable, and handmade décor. From clay diyas and fresh flowers to repurposed fabrics and eco-friendly rangolis, these ideas make your celebrations beautiful without plastic or pollution.

From grandparents buying grains loose, to 90s kids reusing Pepsi bottles, to Gen Z’s smart refill innovations and Gen Alpha’s possible tech-driven refill future, how refilling, once instinctive, is now the key to building a sustainable, zero-waste world! 

The festive season is here, and so are bundles of gifts! But shouldn’t our gifts be more meaningful and functional, instead of fleeting and disposable?

At Bare Necessities, we advocate for plastic-free packaging, zero-waste living, and circular economy solutions that cut waste and carbon emissions. Small shifts in daily choices can collectively drive big climate impact. 

The best celebrations are the ones that light up our homes, not our landfills. With a few simple changes like eco-friendly décor, mindful food planning, reusable cutlery, and sustainable gifting, we can keep the joy alive without piling up waste.

Beyond what you buy, it’s about how you think. And that change? It starts small, but it lasts a lifetime 

Travel is a time to explore, unwind and recharge. Your next travel plan doesn't have to come with a trail of single use plastic and waste behind you. Whether you’re packing for a quick weekend escape, a work trip or a family vacation, a zero waste travel kit helps you stay sustainable wherever you go. 

1. For Weekend Getaways: 

• Pack of 4 Spa Bars: Compact, mess-free, and plastic-free. A single bar does the job of soap, body wash, and even a mild face cleanser.

• Lip Balm - 10gms: Choose from Busy Bee or Hemp-ily Ever After — perfect for on-the-go hydration.

• Round the Clock Solid Deodorant: No leaks, lasts all day, and fits in your pocket.

• Reusable Tote & Cutlery Kit: For impromptu picnics or street food stops.

• Stainless Steel Bottle: Stay hydrated without buying plastic bottles on the go.

Skip: Travel-size toiletries in plastic tubes — they run out fast and pile up in landfills.

2. For Business Trips 

• Soak It Up Moisturiser (Mini): Lightweight, fast-absorbing hydration that fits neatly into your work bag.

• Cacao Butter Lip Balm: Keeps lips moisturised during long flights or dry air-conditioned meetings.

• Rock N’Roll Deodorant: Subtle, plastic-free fragrance that keeps you feeling fresh and confident.

• Reusable Coffee Cup: For all your airport caffeine cravings.

• Digital Notes or Recycled Paper Journal: Jot ideas, to-dos, or reflections without the waste.

Skip: Hotel toiletries (bring your own zero-waste alternatives and save them from ending up in the bin unused)

3. For Family Vacations 

• Nature’s Pack of Spa Bars: One for every skin type in the family—mild, effective, and easy to carry.

• Eco-Friendly Sunscreen & Bug Spray (if available): Choose reef-safe, non-aerosol options in recyclable or compostable packaging.

• Reusable Containers & Snacks: Avoid plastic wrappers at pit stops.

• Bamboo Toothbrushes & Tooth Powders: Easy swap for the whole family.

• Mini Waste Segregation Kit: One pouch for recyclables, one for compostables—especially handy when you’re out exploring.

Skip: Disposable wipes, travel packs of tissues, or packaged snacks with multiple layers of plastic.

Why Should You Travel Zero Waste? 

Sustainable travel isn’t just about avoiding plastic, it’s about packing mindfully, consuming consciously and leaving behind only happy memories and not wrappers. Every swap means a lighter load on the planet.

True sustainability is honest, transparent and people first. Greenwashing might be loud, but authenticity lasts, and we’re here for the long haul 

Zero waste sounds pretty intense, doesn’t it? It seems like something only people living in small homes, making their own toothpaste and fitting a year’s worth of trash in a jar can pull off. 

But, here’s the truth: zero waste is not about perfection. It’s about intention. At Bare Necessities, we believe, zero waste living is a journey, not a finish line. And, we’re walking along with you. 

What is Zero Waste? 

The term “zero waste” is often misunderstood. At its core, it’s about minimising what ends up in landfills, reducing what we consume, reusing what we can, and thoughtfully recycling. It’s a framework for living more mindfully. It’s not an all or nothing way of living. 

One doesn’t have to be absolutely perfect to make a difference. Small swaps, tiny habits and conscious choices. All of these are the real heroes of zero waste living.

Progress Over Perfection 

We’d like to let you in on a little secret. We’re not 100% there either. We still face challenges such as sourcing truly compostable packaging, finding packaging that does not compromise the quality of the product, ensuring accessibility and balancing cost with sustainability. 

At the end of the day, every single product we create, whether it’s a shampoo bar or a lip balm, is made with careful consideration and a conscious desire to reduce harm. 

Over the years, we have innovated with compostable sachets, strengthened our glass jars and promoted our refill options. Through it all, we’re constantly learning, tweaking and improving. It’s about doing better every day.

The Journey Counts

The beauty of seeing zero waste as a journey is that it becomes inclusive. Whether you’re just getting started with carrying a reusable water bottle, or you’ve already swapped to solid shampoo bars and composted your last toothbrush, you’re part of the movement to do better.

We’re here to meet you wherever you are in your journey. Shared steps and solutions towards something better.

Our Zero Waste Journey

• Zero Waste Packaging: From reusable tins and compostable wraps to refillable jars, we choose low impact options for all our packaging 

• Transparency: All our product ingredients are shared publicly on our website to allow you to make an informed decision. We share both our wins and pains too. When you cork sealed jars had issues, we heard you and adapted with upgraded, long lasting glass dispensers

• Community Impact: We train and employ women from underserved communities, creating a ripple of sustainable through people too 

• Education First: Through our workshops, talks, online courses, blog, Instagram post and product label, we aim to inform. Awareness is the first step towards action

Zero Waste is a daily choice, a reminder that every action, however small, has an impact. It’s dynamic and ever evolving, bringing together more components into it’s fold every day. 

So whether you’re on your first eco step or the fiftieth, you’re doing great. We’re right here, cheering you on, along the way!