So, you’ve squeezed, swiped, and used up every last bit of your Woohoo deodorant stick or lip balm.
Your pits are fresh, your lips are soft and now you’re left with an empty cardboard tube.
Most people would just chuck it in the bin and move on with their lives.
But you? You’re better than that.
Because this little tube isn’t landfill-bound. Nope. It’s compostable.
Which means instead of sitting in a rubbish pile for the next 500 years, it can break down naturally and actually do some good for the planet.
Let’s talk about how to turn your empty Woohoo tube into garden gold.
First, why compost?
Composting is basically nature’s way of taking out the trash, without the trash part. You compost food scraps, garden waste, and other biodegradable goodies (like your Woohoo tubes), let nature work its magic and bam… nutrient-rich soil.
It reduces waste, cuts methane emissions and helps build healthier soil.
The catch? Not everything breaks down the way you’d hope. Some cardboard is lined with plastic. Some have weird inks. Some just refuse to die.
But not ours.
Woohoo tubes are home-compostable, plastic-free, and printed with biodegradable plant-based inks. They’re basically born ready to return to the earth.
So, what do you do with yours now that it’s empty?
How to Compost Your Woohoo Tube Like a Pro
Step 1: Scrape It Clean
First things first, make sure there’s no leftover product inside. Scrape out any remnants of deodorant or lip balm. Your pits and lips have had their moment. Now it’s time for the soil to get its share.
Step 2: Soak It in Water
Cardboard is tough, but water makes it weak. Give your empty tube a little soak (just for a few minutes) to soften it up. Think of it as a fun little farewell bath.
Step 3: Tear or Chop It Up
Your compost bin isn’t a fan of big, bulky items. It likes things in small, snackable pieces. So go wild! Rip it up with your hands, or if you’re feeling fancy, grab some scissors and make confetti. The smaller the pieces, the faster they break down.
Step 4: Toss It in Your Compost Bin (or the Great Outdoors)
Now for the fun part - sending it off into the composting afterlife. Got a home compost bin? Perfect. If not, here are some alternatives:
- Bury it in your garden - Mother Nature loves a surprise snack.
- Drop it in your council compost collection – Check if your local area has one (many do!).
- Pass it to a composting mate - everyone’s got that one eco-friend.
- Take it to your community gardens – Many have composting programs and love new contributions.
Step 5: Watch It Disappear Like Magic
Unlike plastic packaging (which sticks around for yonks), your Woohoo tube will break down within a few months to a couple of years, depending on compost conditions. And just like that, it’ll turn into nutrient-rich soil that helps plants grow.
So yeah, chucking your empty Woohoo tube into the compost might seem like a small thing but small things add up. It really is one of the easiest, planet-friendly moves you can make.
So go on. Give your Woohoo tubes the compostable send-off they deserve.
