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I saw that but why order more plastic when you already have workable plastic at home.
Not everyone uses that kind of deodorant. Nothing wrong with reusing them, nor is there anything wrong with ordering them if that fits the bill.
That's why I'm keen on repurpose rather than order new.
Deodorant stick's are significantly larger than that design. The point in doing is the fact that its very thin, enough to fit the neoprene slaps around the zipper. Its almost as wide as the zipper itself.
I was using paraffin wax until I read that since paraffin wax is made from petroleum, like neoprene, and could degrade the neoprene then I opted for bees wax. Hence why I made that stick
The main risk to plastic zippers is damage caused to the fabric (usually canvas) holding the plastic teeth. If you have access to bee's wax to melt inside these containers we are talking about, that would be a harmless and effective DIY solution .
I agree with the re-using containers in general.
