By Elissa Friday
SOME of you might think my idea this week goes a bit far in terms of frugality but really it’s doesn’t.
When you discover an amount of beauty product hidden within a container or tube that’s about to be discarded it’s actually a worthwhile opportunity to make a modest saving.
It can only be described as one of those exciting little moments when you find a decent amount of product just lying at the bottom and sides of the container and realise it has a few more uses to go.
When you think about it, the amount of product left behind within containers of products that we use on a daily basis can add up to a substantial amount.
Think about the amount of remaining product left in lotion bottles’ that are thrown out over the space of a year, say.
It may be because we’re unaware of the amount still in there or simply that we might just not be that fussed about investigating further.
But a saving’s a saving, so it’s best to check.
We tend to spend ages squeezing and vigorously shaking product containers to get out that last little bit or we leave the bottles upside down for ages, strategically placing them so they don’t topple over while waiting patiently for the very last drops to gather at the opening.
So, try avoiding rushing to the refuse or recycling bin because a container you think is empty usually isn’t at all.
Let’s face it, we all like to get the most out of the products we purchase, especially since we often pay well over the odds for them anyway.
An easy option to get the most out of a typical plastic container is to carefully cut it in half and just scoop out the leftover contents.
Then just get another empty plastic container – like one of those free makeup samples or even a travel-size plastic pot – and just pop your new-found remaining product inside.
Put the lid on to prevent it drying out and you’re ready to use it again.
