Liquid soap can be convenient and is a necessity for dishwashing but bar soap has several advantages that make it a better all around choice. Bar soap is lighter and lasts much longer - up to six times longer than the equivalent amount of liquid soap. Bar soap also doesn’t require a plastic bottle for storage, and it has a much lower carbon footprint- it takes 9 times as much energy to transport liquid soap. That means bar soap is far more cost-effective and eco-friendly than liquid soap. Furthermore, there are countless small companies that produce all-natural, sustainably produced bar soaps with scents and designs you won’t find in mass-produced soap and even more sustainable manufacturing models, meaning buying bar instead of liquid can also be a great way of supporting small business and local economies.