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Sustainable living resources for those looking to simplify both their lifestyle and daily products
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items Hey there, eco-conscious friend! I'm excited to introduce you to 'Eco-Life Simplified: My Personal Picks.' These are the resources that have made a world of difference in my quest to turn my home into an environmentally-friendly haven. Think of it as...
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Media to help teach you about sustainability
Easy bathroom sustainable changes
What to do for a sustainable kitchen
Sustainable Outdoor Space Swaps
Media to help teach you about sustainability
These are the people that got me interested in simplifying my life and choosing more sustainable products/practices!
Find Stephanie's podcast on all your favorite podcasting platforms. She introduces simple ways to find sustainability while clearing the clutter in your lives.
Sustainable Minimalists: Home
Shelbie has a spunky personality and works hard to push for businesses to have sustainable practices. I've learned about a few practices I can start incorporating in my life and the things I may be doing wrong (wait. Pizza boxes can't be recycled?). ...
Shelbizleee
Need a little more motivation? This is a great TED talk about sustainability!
Are We the Last Generation — or the First Sustainable One? | Hannah Ritchie | TED
Wonderfully worded advice on where to begin and some easy steps!
+50 SUSTAINABLE TIPS FOR BEGINNERS //teens & people living with parents/roommates
Easy bathroom sustainable changes
Whether it's switching your shampoo bottles for shampoo bars or compostable dental floss, here are the changes I've incorporated!
This floss is SO COOL. It's in a reusable tin where you can switch the floss out. It's a bit thicker than the regular thin floss that glides between teeth. While it's a thicker floss to get used to (and it's not coated in artificial mint flavoring), ...
Biodegradable Charcoal Dental Floss 2-Pack
If you're looking to get all the sustainable switches at a great price, this is the kit I purchased myself! Best part? All the packaging is compostable.
Zero Waste Bathroom Kit
Ok this concept is genious. You know those little hotel bar soaps that are impossible to use once they get too small? Here's your best friend for that. Made with natural sisal, which is rough enough to clean and exfoliate your skin while being suitab...
Natural Sisal Soap Saver and Exfoliating Pouch
I love this brand (and my husband does too!). All of their scents are made with Vitamin B5 and Jojoba oil for hair health. Our favorite scent is Citrus Sun.
Shampoo + Conditioner Bundle
Ready to switch out that giant plastic body wash bottle filled with mainly water? I recommend these natural soaps instead. This is our favorite plant based brand (moisturizing!) in a box set that saves on shipping paired with the exfoliating soap hol...
Plant Based Natural Bar Soap Set
Bamboo is a rapidly renewable resource, making it a sustainable choice. It grows quickly and doesn't require harmful pesticides or fertilizers. When you're done with your bamboo toothbrush, you can compost the handle, reducing the burden on landfills...
Isshah Biodegradable Eco-Friendly Natural ...
They're not only eco-friendly but also cost-effective in the long run. Plus, they provide a closer shave.
Reusable Safety Razors
Reusable alternatives reduce waste and save you money while still maintaining your skincare and makeup routine. I love these reusable cotton rounds to help with taking off my makeup instead of using the disposable ones. Besides needing to throw them ...
8 Best Cotton Pads for Makeup Removal in 2023 - CNET
This website lists out some eco friendly alternatives to the plastic deodorant packaging. I personally love NATIVE because they don't use baking soda in their recipes. Some people have an allergic reaction to baking soda on their skin (hello, me!) an...
The BEST All Natural Deodorants - Going Zero Waste
Ok ok. Hear me out hear. I have been using a menstrual cup since 2017 and I haven't had to purchase a single pad or tampon since then! Childbirth doesn't count… Anyway. Other than making this purchase back in 2017 and then again in 2021, I haven't ma...
DUTCHESS Menstrual Cup - Reusable, Soft, Medical
What to do for a sustainable kitchen
These are items or actions I've incorporated overtime to reduce waste (and costs!) in the kitchen
Look, if you've got a garden and an outside composting bin, you need one of these. Ours is sitting on our windowsill. It collects any scraps throughout the week and provides a smell-proof way to transfer it to the compost bin outside. Best part? You ...
Composter
IF you can remember to bring them into the store (I store mine in my car's trunk), these are great! Replace single-use plastic bags with reusable ones to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability during your grocery runs. You'll help keep plast...
Reusable Grocery Bags
Make the shift from disposable food containers to reusable options. This reduces waste and saves you money over time. Plus, it's easier to portion and store leftovers. We love the glass ones because you can heat food up in the oven without creating m...
Glass Leftover Containers
Ok. I get it. It's SO EASY to grap your tried and true paper towel to clean up a spill. I'm right there with you. Who says you have to completely get rid of them? BUT if you can start incorporating reusable washable ones, you'll at least both start s...
Cloth Napkins Bulk
I'm not totally sold on the bees wax wraps (especially since I have a difficult time cleaning liquids off them). But they are a great alternative to storing sandwiches, cheeses, and other items without a ziplock.
Beeswax Wrap
I just started doing this! Not only did it cut the meat for the week down in half (I was going to purchase $16 worth of chicken breasts and instead got two whole chickens for $8) but it also causes less plastic waste. Plus you can make chicken broth ...
POV How to Break Down a Chicken
While we don't use this ALL the time, it comes in handy when we've run out of filters and won't be going to the grocery store anytime soon.
Reusable Coffee Filters
Sustainable Outdoor Space Swaps
Whether you live on a farm or in the suburbs like me, there's plenty you can do with the little plot of land you own to help the earth (and sometimes your wallet!).
We made our own version of this with a barrel (and my husband welds). I love this because it spins so you can aggitate the compost without getting your hands dirty!
Composters - Garden Center
Here are some DIY composter alternatives if you don't have the budget to buy one!
How to Make a Composter - The Spruce
Need more information on composting? These videos are a great resource!
How To Make Compost - Fast and Easy
Don't discount rain water! Yes, it waters your garden for you. But when you collect the water that would've gone down some pipe down the road, now you have even more water for your gardens. Use it to water your plants and animals.
Rain Barrels - Watering Essentials
Making sure you incorporate some native plants into your garden will help both the soil and make sure you get a better harvest!
Native Plants Finder - Homegrown National Park