Carbon Footprint

1. Helen of Troy Said,

   It depends whats in the hair dye, although most likely there is ammonia and other harmful chemicals present. You ask how bad it is, well you are 1 in a 7 billion and it sure doesn’t help that a lot of us are sending harmful chemicals down the drain. So, sure if you were the only person in your city dying your hair it wouldn’t be an issue, but you aren’t, there are millions of Americans just waiting to send down a different color full of toxic chemicals.

   In short, YES it is really bad for the environment because everyone is sending down toxic shampoos, conditioners, plastics, cleaners, hair dyes, etc.

   One thing you have to consider is that those chemicals are not being removed at the wastewater treatment plant. No, no they are just flowing downstream to the next town where hopefully there is enough filtration that will remove them before someone else drinks it, but it just depends. Also keep in mind that those toxins are affecting the fish and wildlife in between and eventually it may just be pouring into the ocean.

   Since you are already mindful and asking questions, take a leap and look for organic items, that way you can be a part of the solution rather than the problem. I’m not saying organics are always the solution, but in the case of hair dyes it is a lot safer than the chemicals.

   Because many people have allergies to harmful chemicals these organic dyes do exist and are becoming more popular. I sited some sources below that can help you find some killer products without being a killer yourself. Happy hunting and if this doesn’t give you anything check your nearest Whole Foods/Vitamin Cottage/Hippie Shop and I’m sure they sell something better than the toxic stuff, but check the label all the same, don’t trust it just because some hippie shop is selling it. Always be cautious and ask lots of questions.

2. aye baybay Said,

   im not sure..

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