After 2 decades of shaving, I've found that the best compromise for being green and getting a nice shave is:
1. Shave using 5 drops of shavesecret (you can buy this at your local Xmart store, or online at
www.ShaveSecret.com)
2. Shave using your favorite razor
** NOW, HERE COMES THE CRITICAL PART!
3. When you're done having, rinse the blade well, and keep it immersed in alcohol when you put it away for the next day's shave.
--> It's not the cutting of hairs which makes the blades become dull, it's the oxidation/corrosion due to being exposed to air !
I've reused the same "disposable" Bic Twin razor for 6 months straight an it's still 95% as sharp as new. I always get a nice clean, smooth shave even after using it for MONTHS!
The Shave Secret stuff is awesome. Before this, I had experimented with various natural creams from Trader Joes, Whole Foods, etc. They were nice.
But man this stuff really cuts down on waste. I use 5 drops, and no aftershave at all, because it leaves a nice conditioning (thin) film afterwards, even after rinsing.
If anyone is interested, I can share more info on my process and also how I made my own storage thing for the razor to stay immersed in alcohol without evaporation occurring.
HTH