Small Change, Big Impact: Plastic-Free Shaving Made Easy

Your razor does work, so why change anything? A sustainable razor? Sounds nice at first, but let's be honest: For many, such a change feels like unnecessary effort. Why change the habit? Why spend a cent more? Why change something that has always been the case?

And that is exactly where the problem lies.

Small everyday objects are considered “given.” They're just there, you use them, you don't think about them — and that's exactly why they create so much trash. Disposable plastic razors, plastic cartridges, gel strips with questionable ingredients — all of this adds up to a gigantic pile of unnecessary plastic waste. And while we are discussing major environmental problems, this is exactly where the biggest lever is overlooked: the small, constant decisions of everyday life.

Small change, huge impact

Let that sink in: Anyone who shaves regularly uses around 26 cartridges per year. Over 40 years, that's around 1,040 pieces — and all of this ends up in the trash. If you use a disposable razor per week, you use 52 razors per year. Over 40 years, the number has risen to 2,080 disposable razors — all made of plastic and all waste.

The effects are even more extreme than with cartridges, as every disposable razor consists of significantly more plastic. Each and every one of these razors leaves a CO₂ footprint, requires fossil resources and remains in the environment for centuries.

Now imagine switching to a product that reduces or completely avoids this waste. Less plastic, less microplastic in the oceans, less waste of resources — and yes, in the end, less trash that will catch up with you and your children at some point.

The typical objections — and why they don't apply

• “Sustainable products are more expensive. ”
  Razeco is taking a different approach: Sustainability should not be a luxury. Our goal is to offer an environmentally friendly alternative that is available to everyone. In addition: We deliberately refrain from the pink tax — our razor doesn't cost more just because it is marketed for women.
• “Sustainable razors don't have an attractive design. ”
  Sustainability doesn't mean sacrificing aesthetics or functionality. Our razor combines sophisticated design with ergonomics so that it looks high-quality, fits well in the hand and is safe to use — without a slippery rubber coating.
• “I don't want to change anything about my routine. ”
  Nor do you have to. Our razor works just as intuitively as you're used to. And by avoiding a gel strip, which often contains unnecessary chemicals and irritating ingredients, you can protect your skin and prevent razor pimples.

Your decision has an impact on more than you think

Shaving may just be a tiny moment in your day, but it's a symbol of using resources. Anyone who makes sustainable decisions here quickly realizes that it also works in other areas. And that's exactly the point: When we change the small things, we have the greatest leverage.

So are you staying the same — or are you ready to make a real difference with a simple decision?