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items Empowering Sustainable Practices: Minimizing Waste, Maximizing Efficiency. Check out our recommendations to help in the practice of waste reduction and resource management. 🌿🌎♻️
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Reduce Waste with Reusables
Gardening
Water Conservation
Plant Selection
Natural Pest Control
Informational Articles
Reduce Waste with Reusables
These are some reusable products to consider using to reduce waste.
Paper towels are a major source of waste. Opt for washable cloths for most cleaning tasks.
The Useless Brand Reusable Paper Towels Roll
Safety razors are much more durable and economical than disposable razors. They also provide a closer shave.
Double Edge Safety Razor
These reusable silicone bags can replace single-use plastic bags for storing food and snacks.
Stasher Silicone Reusable Storage Bag, Clear (28 Oz)
Make sparkling water at home and avoid buying plastic bottles of seltzer or club soda.
Best Carbonated Sparkling Water Makers - SodaStream
Eliminate the need for wasteful aluminum foil or parchment paper when baking.
Silpat Original Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat, Half
These bars eliminate the need for plastic bottles of shampoo and conditioner.
Ethique St Clements -Clarifying Solid Shampoo Bar
These bars eliminate the need for plastic bottles of shampoo and conditioner. For various hair types.
Ethique Brightening Purple Conditioner Bar
Gardening
Gardening is not only a rewarding hobby but also an inherently sustainable and eco-friendly practice.
By composting kitchen scraps, yard waste, and other organic materials, gardeners create nutrient-rich soil amendments. This process reduces the amount of organic waste sent to landfills and contributes to healthier soil for plants.
VIVOSUN Outdoor Tumbling Composter, 43 Gallon
Heavy Duty Weed blocker fabric is needle-punched to transmit water and air, preserving the soil moisture. Eco-friendly preventing unwanted weeds from germinating without chemicals
Petgrow Heavy Duty Weed Barrier Landscape Fabric
Dolomite Lime is an All-Natural mineral fertilizer listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI). It may be used in certified organic production or food processing and handling according to the USDA National Organic Program regulations.
Dolomite Lime Powder Garden Soil Amendment Fertilizer
Raised beds provide better soil drainage, prevent soil compaction, and make gardening more accessible.
Land Guard 8×4×1 ft Galvanized Raised Garden Bed
Great gardening tool set.
WORKPRO Garden Tools Set, 7 Piece, Stainless Steel
Made from recycled coconut husks, coir is a light, sustainable growing medium that holds the perfect amount of moisture for starting seeds. 100% biodegradable soil alternative. Environmentally-friendly and a renewable alternative to peat moss. OMRI l...
Burpee Organic Coconut Coir Seed Starting Mix, 16 Qt
Gardening tomatoe cages.
GROWNEER 3 Packs 74 Inches Tomato Cages for Garden
Reusable seed starting tray.
Burpee SuperSeed Seed Starting Tray | 36 Cell
Gardening stake kit. Great for cucumber and tomatoe support.
MAXPACE 125pcs Garden Stakes Kit: Fiberglass Sticks
The garden kneeler seat is a versatile and practical tool designed to provide comfort and convenience during gardening activities.
Folding Kneeling 2 Extra Thicken Pouch Eva Pad Garden Kneeler Bench
Water Conservation
Small changes can collectively make a significant impact on water conservation and promote responsible resource management.
Upgrade to low-flow showerheads. These efficient fixtures maintain water pressure while minimizing consumption, promoting sustainable living1.
High Sierra Showerheads® - All Metal 1.5 GPM
Consider energy-efficient washing machines with built-in water-saving features. These appliances optimize efficiency and reduce water wastage
4.5 cu. ft. High-Efficiency Front Load Washer with Self-Clean+ in White
Consider a energy-efficient dishwasher with built-in water-saving features. These appliances optimize efficiency and reduce water wastage
24 in. Built-In Tall Tub Front Control Stainless Steel Dishwasher with 60 dBA, ENERGY STAR
Built In Leak Detection and Auto Shutoff protect against leaks.
ProTerra 50 Gal. 10-Year Hybrid High Efficiency Smart Tank Electric Water Heater with Leak Detection & Auto Shutoff
Rain barrels provide a sustainable solution for outdoor water needs.
Rain Catcher 50 Gal. Brown RC 4000 Rain Barrel
Avoid watering in the rain: exclusive Weather Intelligence Plus automatically skips unnecessary waterings with features like Rain Skip, Wind Skip, Freeze Skip and more
R3 Smart Irrigation Controller, 16 Zone
Plant Selection
These plants consistently exhibit sustainable qualities.
Drought-tolerant, fragrant, and attracts pollinators.
Back to the Roots Windowsill Planter: Lavender
Hardy, low-maintenance, and thrives in various conditions.
Outsidepride 1000 Seeds Perennial Sedum Stonecrop
Resilient, attracts beneficial insects, and tolerates poor soil.
Perennial Farm Marketplace Yarrow, Size-#1 Container
Native grass with ornamental value and wildlife habitat.
1,000 Switchgrass Seeds for Planting - Fast Growing
Drought-tolerant, long-blooming, and supports pollinators.
Sow Right Seeds - Purple Coneflower/Echinacea
Hardy, attracts butterflies, and adds vibrant color.
Perennial Farm Marketplace Black Eyed Susan, 1 Qt
Drought-tolerant, aromatic, and visually striking.
Perovskia - Blue Steel Russian Sage Seeds - 100 Seeds
Attracts bees and hummingbirds, plus it’s resistant to deer.
Survival Garden Seeds - Bergamot Herb (Bee Balm)
Low-maintenance, adaptable, and comes in various colors.
Daylily Mix (6 Pack of Bare Roots) - Summer Blooming
Native wildflower, drought-tolerant, and blooms profusely.
Greenwood Nursery: Live Perennial Plants - Moonbeam
Natural Pest Control
Natural and eco friendly pest control products.
All natural pest repellants.
Eco Defense Pest Control Pouches - All Natural
Natural Ingredients Proven Effective in the Real World
Mighty Mint 16 oz Peppermint Oil Insect Spray
A preventative and a treatment, this plant-powered insect spray kills and repels indoor pests and keeps your home protected. Kills flying, crawling, biting and stinging pests including ants, roaches, spiders, flies, fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, fruit fl...
Wondercide - Indoor Pest Control Spray 32 oz
Informational Articles
This is agreat article on how to reduce waste.
Eight Ways to Reduce Waste
Low cost ways to help the planet.
16+ Low-Cost and No-Cost Ways to Help the Planet
Compostable
These bags are made from plant-based materials and can decompose along with your food scraps in a compost pile.
48 Gal. EcoSafe Compostable Trash Bags (40 Per Box)
Electric composter for the kitchen.
GEME | World's First Bio Smart Electric Composter