These are a few products for the home that I use on a regular basis. From soap to trash bags and frying pans, the one thing they have in common is they're good for the environment, or minimize their impact on the environment in one way or another.
Not only do you get a great product that cleans as well as any detergent on the market, it's good for the environment. As a bonus the packaging is free of plastic which is rare for laundry detergents these days. Also it doesn't take up a lot of space...
Kind Laundry - Laundry Detergent Sheets
This is the only soap I buy for hand washing and showering. Since I've been using this, I haven't had any issues with dry skin, even in the coldest winter months. They have a variety of scents and formulas and they all smell great. Buy in bulk and av...
Vermont Soap - Organic Bulk Bar Soap
These aren't 100% biodegradable, but they are much better than plastic or silicon options. They also last a long time and feel great on the skin. I don't ever shower without one.
18 Packs Exfoliating Loofah Sponge Pads
I use these bags for all my kitchen and bathroom trash as well as for my composting. They're biodegradable and compostable. Even if they end up in landfill they're still much better for the environment as they breakdown quickly exposing the trash to ...
13-15 Gallon Plant-Based Trash Bags
There's really no need for plastic bubble liners in padded envelopes, these work just as well. They're made from 100% recycled materials and are completely biodegradable.
Fuxury Honeycomb Padded Envelopes 10pcs
Not going to lie, these aren't as easy to use as regular plastic sandwich bags. They're a little more delicate and the closure takes a bit of patience to open without ripping the bag. Also don't expect these bags to last forever, they're designed to ...
Cleanomic Compostable Sandwich Bags (25 Pack)
I love this pot. The non-stick coating is PFOA and PFOS free. I've been using it for over a year and haven't had any issues.
Vinchef 2qt Nonstick Sauce Pan with Lid
This is an attractive and functional smallish frying pan, great for one person. The ceramic coating is PFOA & APEO free. I've been using for years without any issues.
Vinchef Nonstick 10in Deep Frying Pan with Lid
It's time we stopped buying plastic or lucite containers to organize our drawers and cupboards. Bamboo is a quick-growing renewable wood and of course it biodegrades well. These are super sturdy and useful in a variety of settings.
Royal Craft Wood Bamboo Storage Box Set
You might think since this is nylon it's not great for the environment, however because this is machine washable and reusable, it makes it much better than plastic shower liners that are difficult to clean and usually end up in landfill after a few m...
N&Y HOME Nylon Shower Curtain, White, 72x72
This sunscreen is broad spectrum UVA/UVB, water resistant up to 4 hours, vegan friendly, not tested on animals. Skinnies donates to water charities and melanoma foundations around the world. Packaging is minimal and recyclable. Ingredients are biodeg...
Skinnies CONQUER SPF50 Sunscreen 3.4oz
Ok so it still comes in a plastic container but it's a refill so it's less plastic and the soap itself is much better for the environment than most. It's also good on the skin and smells great.
Mrs. Meyer's Dish Soap Refill, Lemon Verbena
These are high quality socks that last a long time. They hold their shape and don't wear out as quickly as most socks. They're good for the planet because you don't have to replace them as often as you would other socks and because the company is com...
Bombas Men's Quarter Sock 4-Pack
We really don't need to be using plastic cutlery anymore since we have this as an option. You can reuse it or not and still feel good about it. Bamboo is a fast-growing and renewable resource that can be easily composted.
Ibambo Bamboo Cutlery Set - 100 Utensils
Finally a replacement for the red solo cups that are taking up so much space in landfills everywhere. These are made from plants so they're compostable/biodegradable. The one trick with these is to make sure they don't get too hot as they will melt e...
Repurpose 16oz Compostable Clear Cold Cups
This is a really good looking and functional low-flow shower head. It has two functions, one for a wider spray and one that is more concentrated and focused.
Hansgrohe Vernis Blend 1.75 GPM Multi Function Hand Shower Set with Shower Arm Holder and Hose