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Easy things to help you get a bit more green and feel like a better person without even really trying.
Just buy some loose leaf tea, fill the bag, and add to hot water!
Promising review: "I love these reusable filters. They were exactly what I hoped for! I would highly recommend them for people who like to use loose leaf tea and want to avoid using disposable tea bags." —Carrie
Get a set of six from Amazon for $9.99.
Get it from ShadyCreekFarmNC on Etsy for $20+ (available in standard and XL size and in 21 colors).
Promising review: "This is truly an amazing replacement for plastic wrap or other covers that are not eco-friendly! And it saves you money in the long run! You can throw them in the fridge/freezer/microwave because they are made out of the most kitchen/earth friendly material...silicone! Plus, they're easy to clean, easy to use, and durable as hell!" —Tammy Cardona-Zambeis
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $10.49.
Promising review: "These swabs are great. Using organic cotton is important to me, and, frankly, I don't know what the mass-produced swabs are made of. It seems like everything is made with low quality that's from a multi-national corporation. These swabs are high-quality, and this is my second time buying them. I highly recommend!" —Kathi Kruse
Get a pack of 2 (200 each) from Amazon for $10.85.
Promising review: "I love this French press. I love that there's no plastic, and it's sustainable. I love that it was inexpensive, and I love how it looks. i recommended it to a friend who also purchased it ,and she's happy with hers as well!" —Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $17.97 (available in gold and silver).
Reusable foldable bags similar to this one have made my life so much better. They are so light and fold up so small that I can basically have at least one with me at all times. Plus, I feel great not asking for a plastic bag everywhere I go.
Promising review: "I have now purchased three sets of these, and I love them. I wanted to stop using plastic at the grocery store, and can’t stand the paper bags that always rip. I tried other reusable bags, but they always seem to tear with heavy loads. These bags, though, are awesome! The real added benefit of these, other than helping the planet, is that you will cut the number of bags you have to carry inside by at least 50%! These bags will hold sooooo much stuff and never rip. I can fit in 5 of these bags what used to take at minimum 10-12 plastic bags. Now I just make 1 trip in with groceries! They also fold up perfectly into the little pockets, so they are a lot easier to store than most other reusable bags. Plastic bags aren’t recyclable, and I have always hated using them- these bags are the solution! Do yourself (and the planet) a favor and buy a set or two!" —Brittany
Get a set of five from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 14 color and pattern varieties).
Reviewers say one sponge lasts about 1-2 weeks, and then you can put it in a compost bin.
Promising review: "I love these sponges! They don’t stink after using them, and they are easy to clean. They clean my dishes very well. They are very sturdy and have not broken apart. They are a great value, and I recommend this product for people looking for a sturdy, eco-friendly sponge!" —Kayshla
Get a pack of six from Amazon $6.30+ (available in a 3- or 6-pack).
Promising review: "I absolutely love these. Since I ride my bicycle everywhere by choice, I can throw one of these bins in my backpack for my leftovers at restaurants, so that I don't impact the planet with more single-use plastic. I absolutely love them. They clean up easily. There are four different sizes and the lids clip-on and are very secure. These are great for home or travel." —janna carver
Get a set of four from Amazon for $19.99 (available in round and square).
Promising review: "Like a lot of people, our family switching to a more green lifestyle. This included getting a lot of not all off the plastic we could out of our house. I stumbled across this amazing set and was instantly sold! The lids are leak proof! I even turned mine upside with soup in it, and it stayed closed. They all also conveniently store together kind of like a nesting bowl. They hold heat well and were super easy to clean. Not to mention they are dishwasher safe. Thankfully they aren’t chunky so there’s still plenty of room in the fridge! I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a new food storage. Plus, you can’t beat the price!" —AmazonThots
Get it from Amazon for $37.99.
Promising review: "We've tried what feels like ALL the brands of compostable bags. These are the best. They're thick enough, don't rip easily, and they don't break down before you've even started using them. Add in a reasonable per-bag price, and they are a no-brainer if you want to avoid having your dog's poo sitting in plastic bag, preserved for the ages." —V. Bauch
Get them from Amazon for $6.95+ (available in four sizes).
Promising review: "I love these! I can't imagine doing laundry without them! I have never been fond of dryer sheets, so I was thrilled when I found these dryer balls that have both function and form. The little cacti look adorable in my laundry room. A large, added bonus is that the product arrived without any plastic packaging!" —R Reynolds
Get it from Amazon for $8.
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in three sizes and six colors).
Promising review: "This is a little hard to get used to in the beginning, but it's so worth it! I haven't had any leaks, but I wear a thin thong shaped liner on my heavy day just in case. Also, best if you have access to a private bathroom for rinsing. Also I can be slightly uncomfortable right after insertion until it settles in the correct spot. It reminds me of a small baby kick when you are pregnant. After it is in the correct spot, you do not feel it at all. I love the convenience, sustainability, and safety the cup brings!" —Emily
Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in three models).
Each pair holds up to two regular tampons' worth.
Read one BuzzFeeder's full review of THINX period panties here.
Get them from THINX for $34 each (available in sizes XS-3XL and in black, beige, and purple).
Having one of these has seriously changed my life. Buying microwave popcorn can get pretty expensive, and usually there are only three bags in the box. Plus, there's a lot of extra packaging that gets thrown away. With one of these, I'm able to make as much or as little popcorn as I want, whenever I want. Plus, after tasting the fresh popcorn you may never want the boxed stuff again.
Promising review: "I love it and feel less guilty about eating popcorn since there is no oil! It's super easy and also eco-friendly!" —Pamela B
Get it from Amazon for $15.90 (available in 14 colors)
Promising review: "I've tried others, but this is the best! I love this sponge cloth as it's an eco-friendly version of a paper towel to wipe up spills or to clean the counter tops. It feels nice and is super absorbent, and I love that I can wash this in the dish washer or regular washer when soiled. It does stand up to a beating and lasts quite a long time as I've used one for 6 months now. It's a good price too!" —Aloha Ki
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $5.99.
Promising review: "I was looking for an earth-friendly alternative to plastic trash bags, so I decided to give these a try. I've been using them over a month now, and they work great—no tears or leaks. They cost a bit more than the bags I'm used to using, and these don't have any ties or handles. But I just gather up the top and tie it together. Such a minor inconvenience to reduce the plastic in the waste stream." —Sheri Cohen
Get them from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in 50 or 100 count).
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