At Overstock Beauty Supply, we’re obsessed with sustainability and finding creative ways to reduce waste in the beauty industry. That’s why we created OBSustainables, a special collection designed to rescue luxury hair care products that don’t meet traditional retail standards. But before diving into how OBSustainables can make a difference, let’s talk about the impact of improperly disposing of beauty products.

Why You Shouldn’t Pour Beauty Products Down the Drain

Did you know that many shampoos, conditioners, and styling products contain chemicals that can harm the environment when they’re poured down the drain? Here’s how:

Chemical Contamination: Ingredients like sulfates, silicones, and synthetic fragrances can pass through wastewater treatment plants and end up in rivers, lakes, and oceans, where they disrupt aquatic ecosystems.

Microplastic Pollution: Some products contain microplastics that don’t break down and instead accumulate in the environment, threatening marine life.

Wastewater Challenges: Excessive chemicals in wastewater increase the energy and resources needed for treatment, further straining environmental systems.

Throwing Beauty Products in the Trash Is Just as Harmful

When you toss beauty products in the trash, the packaging and residual contents often end up in landfills, where:

-Leachates from the products can seep into the soil and groundwater, contaminating local ecosystems.

-Non-recyclable packaging contributes to the growing problem of plastic waste, which takes centuries to break down.

How OBSustainables Helps

Our OBSustainables line is all about giving products a second chance to shine—and reducing environmental harm in the process. These are products with minor flaws, such as:

• Dented or scratched packaging.
• Misaligned or missing labels.

• Slightly reduced quantities due to spillage.

Instead of being discarded, these items are inspected, cleaned up where possible, and offered to you at a significant discount. The best part? The products inside are perfectly good and ready to be part of your beauty routine.

How You’re Helping the Planet

By choosing products from our OBSustainables line, you’re actively:

Reducing Waste: Preventing perfectly usable products from being dumped into landfills or waterways.

Conserving Resources: Supporting a system that values reuse over disposal, which reduces the need for new manufacturing.

Promoting Conscious Consumption: Encouraging brands and retailers to adopt more sustainable practices.

What You Can Do

If you’ve got unused products at home, here are some tips to dispose of them responsibly:

Donate: If the products are unopened and unused, donate them to local shelters or community organizations.

Recycle: Check if the packaging is recyclable and clean it out before placing it in the bin.

Buy Sustainably: Support initiatives like OBSustainables that prioritize reducing waste.

Join Us in Making a Difference

At OBS, we’re committed to making beauty more affordable, sustainable, and accessible. By shopping OBSustainables, you’re not only saving money but also supporting a cleaner, greener future. Together, we can reduce waste and give beauty products the second chances they deserve.

Ready to start saving the planet—and your wallet? Explore our OBSustainables collection today!