Sustainable Products To Get Your Hygge On

‘Tis the season for getting comfy and cozy at home. The Danish, who've been named the happiest people in the world, have coined this term Hygge. In essence, Hygge means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. What better way to do that than with sustainable products? Check out my top Hygge picks below!

1. WAX BUFFALO GOLDEN HOUR CANDLE

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Candles are absolutely essential for creating a cozy atmosphere. One of my new favorite brands is Wax Buffalo, all candles are American-made and made of 100% pure soy wax sourced from recycled soy candle flakes located in the Midwest. Decorative jars are reusable to store all of life’s little treasures. My top picks-- Golden Hour and Wanderlust.

2. BUFFY CLOUD COMFORTER

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What better way to get cozy than wrapping yourself up in a super comfy comforter? Nothing! Buffy's Cloud Comforter was created to "restore you, while restoring the planet" two things I love! The comforter is mostly made from the wood pulp of eucalyptus trees, which are sustainably sourced, the remaining portion is made from natural volcanic minerals and the filling is made from recycled plastic bottles! Essentially when you sleep under a Buffy, you’re being cradled by Mother Nature!

3. GRAND TRUNK BAMBOO FOOTIE BLANKET

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The theme of Hygee also goes hand in hand with connecting with nature, that's why during the season you should cozy up to what Mother Earth has to offer. Grand Trunk's Footie blanket keeps you warm and cozy during your cold weather outings. The naturally eco-friendly blanket is the perfect accessory for your next outdoor lounge sesh.

4. LORENA CANALS AIR RUG

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Inspired by the endless skies, deep oceans and incredible mountain peaks, the Early Hours machine washable rugs from Lorena Canals are perfect to create that cozy atmosphere at home. The rugs are eco-friendly and made with natural, non-toxic materials. Additionally when you purchase a rug, you help a child in Northern India attend school ultimately giving them the opportunity to live a better life.

5. NICOLE ALEX LEXI TOP

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A super cozy and comfy top is essential to getting into full Hygge mode. Nicole Alex, based in California, makes this buttery-soft long sleeve Lexi Top. The brand uses bamboo cotton fabric, which undergoes testing to make sure it’s free of harmful substances and chemicals. Plus bamboo is a highly sustainable crop.

6. RUMPL ORIGINAL PUFFY BLANKET - OLD GROWTH

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When it’s too cold to get cozy and connect with nature outside why not bring it inside? Rumpl’s Original Puffy Blanket, Old Growth, features photography by Canadian photographer Jeremy Koreski with proceeds benefiting 1% for the planet & the Raincoast Conservation Fund. The blanket will keep you toasty warm because it uses the same technical materials found in premium sleeping bags and insulated puffy jackets. The blanket gets bonus points for fitting easily into a stuff sack for quick storage.

7. HYGGE LIFE TUSCAN LAMBSKIN

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I love Hygge Life’s Tuscan lambskin to achieve the optimal Hygge feel in my home. The hides are made in Europe in an eco-friendly and responsible manner and are by products of the meat industry—so no part of the animal goes to waste, which is critically important. They hides are un-dyed, unbleached and free from many chemicals. If you are going to buy a lambskin, make sure it’s from a sustainable source like Hygge Life.

8. LOVE WILD DESIGN BLOOMING TEA

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When in full-on Hygge mode, make your teakettle your new best friend. The warmth is essential for that cozy feeling and Love Wild Design’s Bloom Tea not only tastes great, and is beautiful to boot! When the bud is steeped, it slowly opens to reveal a flower. The tea is handcrafted and sustainable at Love Wild’s studio in Brooklyn, NY.

9. 100% PURE DOES IT ALL MASK

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When you are getting into Hygge mode you need to be sure to Treat yo self! 100% Pure’s Does it All Sheet Mask works to lessen lines and wrinkles with 100% pure ingredients including licorice, vitamin C, Caffeine and carrot seed oil (to name a few). The brand also uses recycled/recyclable and biodegradable packaging and prints with nontoxic and soy inks.

10. OLUKAI PEHUEA HULU

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These are by far my favorite boots for the cold, and nothing says Hygge more than plush shearling and a soft wool base. The Pehuea Hulu from OluKai are the best of both worlds-- a slipper-like upper with a sneaker base. Plus Olukai is one of less than 2K brands worldwide that's B Corp certified, which means they are held to the highest environmental standards.

11. JEMMA SANDS FESTIVE CANDLE

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You can't go wrong with more than one candle to cozy up your space because a flickering flame can instantly make any space feel intimate. Jemma Sands limited edition Festive Candle is clean burning and features a sustainable coconut wax blend. It is hand poured in California and radiates with the scent of balsam fir and good vibes.

12. FITS WOMEN'S CASUAL (GRADIENT STRIPE) - CREW

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Socks are absolutely essential to reach that full on Hygge feel—and FITS Socks, based in Tennessee makes incredibly cute wool socks to keep your feet toasty warm. Wool is an all-natural, renewable fiber, which makes it sustainable as heck! My go-to socks from FITS are the Women’s Crew, but they make a ton of different options sure to fit any Hygge need.

13. WILD INTERIORS PLANTS

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If you're trying to attain that Hygge vibe houseplants will help do the trick. Wild Interiors sells a variety of plants online, so you can just point and click and they will send a plant your way. Plants improve the air quality and help you reconnect with nature right in the comfort of your own home! Wild Interior's plants feature natural clay pots, a wooden decorative pick and recyclable packaging making them a great sustainable choice.

14. FREE FLY APPAREL WOMEN'S BREEZE PANTS

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Lounging is one of the most important components of Hygee and Free Fly Apparel has created the perfect lounging pants in the Breeze pants. They are made from natural bamboo fabric which is buttery soft, and sustainably sourced making them my go-to for those cold winter days.

15. CASA VERDE INDIVIDUAL JAPANESE TEA SET

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You’ll need a cute tea set to enjoy you’re your tea and my pick is this beautiful Japanese inspired set from Casa Verde. Casa Verde sources their products either from small-batch handmade artisans in the US or fairtrade craft collectives internationally. This tea set is from a family-run business in Japan and is made from natural ingredients making it a great sustainable choice.

16. BUFF CITY SOAP 3-PIECE BATH SET

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There's nothing like the Zen benefits of a nice warm bath to rejuvenate the soul, and by making it a hygge bath you'll enjoy a new level of relaxation, especially when you add Buff City Soap's bath kit to the experience. Their products are all plant based and handmade and almost all of the ingredients are sourced from the US, which results in a very very small carbon footprint. With close to 20 scents to choose from, you’re sure to find one that will take your hygge bath to the next level!