That’s where Bare Necessities comes in. Founded by Sahar Mansoor, Bare Necessities is on a mission to make zero-waste living not just possible but also easy and accessible. Their range includes everything from shampoo and conditioner bars to bamboo toothbrushes and concentrated cleaning powders, all carefully designed to avoid plastic and packaged in materials that are recyclable, reusable, or compostable. It’s smart, practical philosophy that helps reduce waste and lowers the carbon footprint without adding hassle to your life.

 

Since 2016, Bare Necessities has sold over 348,000 zero-waste products, helping avoid a staggering 71 million single-use plastic units from entering landfills, rivers, or oceans. In total, they’ve diverted more than 313,000 kilograms of waste from landfills. These aren’t just numbers. They’re proof that thoughtful choices at scale can move the needle.

 

And Bare Necessities goes beyond product innovation. Their mission is deeply intertwined with education and empowerment. Through workshops, online courses, and consulting services, they engage individuals and organizations in adopting sustainable lifestyles and operational practices. Their learning arm, Bare Learning, has reached over 150,000 individuals directly, and touched over 360,000 people indirectly through workshops, markets, and talks. Their UNESCO-recognised online courses have now seen over 120,000 enrollments, making sustainability accessible far beyond retail shelves. This educational outreach amplifies the impact of their products by fostering long-term behavior change and raising awareness about circular economy principles.

 

And there’s a bigger story behind it all. Bare Necessities’ commitment runs deep. They prioritize ethical sourcing from local farmers and vendors, ensuring ingredients are plant-based, non-toxic, and sustainable. Plus, their manufacturing and warehouse teams are 100% women-led, which adds a powerful social impact angle to their mission. So, it’s not just the environment they care for, it’s people and communities as well.

 

Sahar Mansoor’s vision for Bare Necessities arose from India’s mounting waste problem firsthand and her desire to align personal values with business impact. By designing products and packaging that are fully reusable, recyclable, or compostable, Bare Necessities exemplifies the circular economy’s promise of eliminating waste through thoughtful design and systemic change.

 

In a market flooded with convenience-driven consumption, Bare Necessities offers an alternative grounded in responsibility, innovation, and hope; proving that tackling environmental crises requires not just better products, but better mindsets too.