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1. A pack of reusable grocery bags you can fold down to about the size of your palm. Now you won't have to use the plastic or brown paper bags at the grocery store, which are not only wasteful but also cost you money at most stores. Keep a few of these reusable bags in your purse or your car for any last-minute grocery trips!
The bags can hold up to 50 pounds, and they're machine washable.
Promising review: "I purchased these bags because I have quite a walk from my garage to my house. These bags are AMAZING! I stuff them full and they never tear. I also get water by the gallon and these bags hold them. They make my life easier!! Try these bags, you will love them!" —MB
Get a set of five bags from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 12 color sets).
2. And a pack of reusable mesh produce bags that are so much more sturdy than those thin, impossible-to-open plastic bags they have at the grocery store. Keep these right by your reusable bags so you can remember to use both!
3. A roll of heavy-duty, eco-friendly, machine washable, reusable bamboo towels worth buying if you realize you use way too many paper towel rolls in a month.
You'll receive 20 sheets a roll, and the sheets are machine washable and reusable up to 120+ times before discarding.
Promising review: "Wow. I just used these for the first time to wash my windows. I get a lot of oily dirt from the road, and it usually smears around and gets stuck in whatever old washcloth or sock I am using. As soon as I dropped these in my bucket of soapy water and gave them a little scrub, the dirt lifted right out like magic. Next used them to clean crumbs and spills out of my fridge and freezer and same thing — they rinsed clean (almost clean) right away. There's some dirt still in them, but I'll put them through the wash next." —SBP
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
4. A four-pack of easy-to-clean coffee filters for Keurigs that you can use over and over again with your favorite coffee instead of buying those single-use K-Cups. Your trash can and your wallet will thank you.
You can also use this with loose-leaf tea!
Promising review: "I have a reusable K-Cup at home, but when someone brought a single-serve Keurig to work, I felt like the evil machine in Fern Gully every time I made a cup of coffee. I bought these reusable K-Cups because they were affordable and I was hopeful that they would fit the machine. They work great! The only thing is because the lid is a tiny bit thicker than the disposable K-Cups, you have to push down a little harder and make sure the lid is actually latched. More than once it has flung the K-Cup out at me when it springs back open. Other than that one minor detail, they're great! I would definitely recommend and purchase again." —I Love Board Games
Get it from Amazon for $9.45.
5. A Swiffer duster pad because your TV screen and bookshelves could use a good dusting. After you've used these a few times, you can throw them into the washing machine and keep reusing! No need to buy those disposable pads.
TS Designs is a Michigan-based small business that offers vintage gifts and decor paired with eco-friendly items.
Promising review: "I love these! They are really thick and they wipe up the dust easily. I actually bought three so I could keep one on while the other is being washed. I had no issues with getting it on my holder. Glad to have found these!" —Rebecca Jo
Get it from TS Designs on Etsy for $5.49 (available in 10 colors).
6. A Makeup Eraser towel that uses water (yes, just water!) to remove your makeup, even the long-lasting matte lipsticks and the waterproof eyeliner. After a few uses, just throw this in the wash, and you can reuse it over and over again, making it a much more eco-friendly alternative to makeup wipes.
Promising review: "This actually works! I usually use cleansing cloths which work okay, but this makeup eraser blows them out of the water. I can't believe how great it is. UPDATE: I went to a show last night and got the dreaded haaand staaamp. Of course, because they use ink developed by NASA, I couldn't wash it off. I can't show up to work with a giant robot stamped on the back of my hand so I scrubbed and scrubbed. When my skin was gone but the stamp wasn't, I tried the Makeup Eraser as a last resort. It nearly got the whole thing off!!! I'm so impressed by this thing, I'm going to get another one just in case they stop making them!" —Lola
Get it from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in nine colors).
See why this won our mid-price pick for best makeup removers in "The Best Makeup Removers That Leave Your Face Clean And Fresh."
7. Or biodegradable bamboo makeup remover pads great for removing your makeup and way more budget- and eco-friendly than those single-use cotton rounds. You get 16 rounds in each package, which means you can use one every day and only have to wash them once every two weeks!
Just run the pad under water, apply soap or your favorite makeup remover, and makeup will wipe off your face with ease. These come with a handy-dandy laundry bag, too!
Promising review: "Larger than disposable cotton pads. Great with taking off makeup (even waterproof mascara after pressing the pad with makeup remover to your eyelashes for 15–30 seconds). Never had reusable cotton pads before so I've just learned something from washing them after first use: In their laundry bag, because they scrunch up together in the wash, they don't get thoroughly washed and rinsed. I think I might have to soak these cotton pads in soapy water like delicate laundry 30 minutes before putting them into the wash." —Lauren
Get a 16-pack from Amazon for $8.99.
8. A Bacon Sponge — a 100% organic cotton towel can absorb TEN TIMES its weight in liquid! Now you won't have to use nearly half a roll of paper towels just to absorb the grease and oil from cooking bacon.
To clean the towel, soak in hot water and a degreaser soap for 15 to 20 minutes.
GreenCityLiving is a small business based in Denver that specializes in reusable and eco-friendly home goods. They donate 2.5% of sales to Climate Emergency Fund, an organization that supports climate activists.
Promising review: "These are amazing!!! They work! And no stains!!! I was concerned that since I don’t use Dawn or a big-name-brand dish soap, my Earth-friendly soap might not cut the grease as well, but that was not the case! My Bacon Sponge is perfectly clean and spotless! I love it! So glad I ordered two! I couldn’t be more pleased!!!" —cattealover
Get it from GreenCityLiving on Etsy for $12 (shipping costs $3.65).
9. A Rubbermaid produce saver if you're sick and tired of discovering that the fruit you bought four days ago has already gone bad. If one of your New Years resolutions this year is to cut down on food waste, this food container is key — reviewers say it will prolong the life of your fresh produce for WEEKS longer than normal!
The containers are BPA free and dishwasher safe. They feature vents to regulate the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide, keeping your produce fresher for longer.
Promising review: "I bought my fruit on Friday and ordered this immediately because I’m so sick of throwing my fruit away if I don’t eat it in a few days. It’s been a WEEK now and my strawberries, pineapple, and blueberries (all in this one big container) are STILL FRESH! I’m going to start buying more fresh fruit now that I know it won’t be wasted and thrown away in a few days. Highly recommend this product if you’re like me and can’t eat a whole pineapple, strawberries, and other fruit fast!" —Sarah
Get it a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99, or see other size options here.
Check out our full Rubbermaid produce saver food containers review for more info!
10. A sweater pill remover for your most well-loved sweaters that have seen better days. Just lightly brush this stone across your sweater and watch all those unsightly pills disappear — it'll look brand new, and you won't have to rebuy your clothes as often!
This is made from upcycled car windshield glass. Make sure to store this stone in its original box, and it can last you up to 10 years!
Celsious is a Black woman–owned, eco-friendly small business founded by sisters Corinna and Theresa Williams. And! If you live near Williamsburg, Brooklyn, you should definitely check out their laundromat!
Get it from Celsious for $17.
Check out this BuzzFeeder's full sweater pill remover review!
11. A Rocketbook reusable 32-page smartnotebook that eliminates the need for you to buy tons of notebooks. Scan your pages right after you write them, and they'll be saved forever on your device. Then you can clear the page to start again the next day!
Promising review: "This is a great product and a great idea. I am someone who has a lot of notebooks and journals; I like to write everything down so I remember it. I have wasted countless Post-it Notes writing to-do lists and this little notebook not only helps me preserve my beloved Post-its, it's great for the environment as I'm reusing the same pages instead of tearing them out and starting with a brand-new page or notebook. I wish I had known about this when I was going to college, how much time and money it would have saved me. I love the fact that you can just scan each page and send it to a specific place that you have designated. Way to go, Rocketbook! You are my new favorite thing! I literally show as many people as I can about this." —Natasha
Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in executive and letter and 11 colors).
12. A Lola reusable menstrual cup that you can use for up to 10 years (yes, you read that right!). Goodbye, wasteful, single-use tampons and pads that cost so much money every month!
The cup is flexible for easy insertion, but it stays secure to provide up to 12 hours of leak-free protection. For instructions on how to clean your menstrual cup, head to Lola's FAQ page.
Heads up, this includes the cup and a case!
Get it from Lola for $34 (available in three sizes).
13. Or a pair (or seven) of Thinx period underwear designed to absorb as much blood as four tampons. Rest assured you'll stay leak free while you're enjoying life without having to use those uncomfortable period products that fill up your trash can.
14. A bedsheet detangler that'll prevent your bedsheets from getting bunched up in the washing machine and dryer. They actually make your sheets dry faster (which means lower energy bills) and they come out with fewer wrinkles!
These detanglers from Wad-Free aren't recommended for use with bamboo, eucalyptus, or rayon sheets.
Wad-Free is a small business that invented this laundry gadget to prevent sheets from tangling, twisting, and balling up during the laundry process.
Promising review: "Wow!!! You wonder if things like this really work and, well, I can absolutely confirm it does! First, I was impressed that the package came with two of the devices because I was only expecting one. So there was one for the fitted sheet and the flat sheet. Finally, I tried it out and my sheets not only did NOT wad up, they came out of the dryer feeling fresher, feeling more dry, and unwrinkled! I will be buying a set of these for each of my immediate family members and close friends! What a great gift!!!" —katy
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
15. A Brita Ultra Max filtering dispenser so you can keep cold, freshly filtered, great-tasting water at the ready without having to buy costly cases of plastic water bottles.
Make sure to replace the filter every 40 gallons or every two months. You can recycle your used filters through Brita's free recycling program. Just follow the instructions to send it in, and they'll do the rest!
Promising review: "I love this product. I don't know why people complain about it being too tall; it's as tall as a standard jug of milk. It does get kind of heavy, but the handles on the side are fine. The water is fresh and crisp, just like a normal Brita filter. Our last one cracked after many years so we upgraded to this. Highly recommend." —SirFrankoman
Get it from Amazon for $31.88.
16. And a tumbler with double-wall vacuum insulation that will keep drinks chilly all day long. Transport that ice-cold water from your Brita anywhere you go!
17. A pack of reusable zipper storage bags so you don't have to keep buying those flimsy single-use plastic ones. Plus: You'll feel great whenever you use these that you're doing your part to be a little more eco-conscious!
Promising review: "This was a great deal that I couldn't pass up. I am actively trying to eliminate all plastics from my household and these are wonderful. I love Stasher bags and the quality is way better than any other silicone bags I have used. I have had some for years and they are still in just as great shape as when I got them. Love that you can freeze with them and they don't take up tons of space. I have never cooked with them but I would bet they hold up to their claims. They aren't cheap, but well worth the money! Highly recommend!" —TillyTally25
Get a pack of four large bags from Amazon for $63.79 (other sizes and colors available).
18. Extra-long reusable silicone drinking straws, because if you have to use a paper straw that disintegrates within one minute ever again, you might just scream. Now you can be eco-friendly while having a pleasant drinking experience.
19. A set of beeswax wraps to replace that annoying plastic wrap — these reusable wraps work way better at covering your leftovers anyway! You can also use this as an easy-to-clean placemat for your kids.
You'll receive three all-natural, reusable, and eco-friendly beeswax wraps in three different sizes. They last up to one year, and you can wash them in cool, soapy water. For more care instructions, click here.
Goldilocks is a small business based in Victoria, Canada, that specializes in sustainable, reusable products.
Promising review: "So happy with my Goldilocks wraps! They’re so cute and practical and work awesome for storing all types of food. Highly recommend!!" —Kyra C.
Get the three-pack from Goldilocks for $30 (available in multiple patterns).
20. Or some silicone stretch lid covers that'll fit over bowls, cups, and even slices of produce (depending on the size you use) for an airtight seal. They're dishwasher safe, making them so easy to just wash and reuse over and over again!
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 18 from Amazon for $22.99.
21. A durable waxed-canvas, plastic-free lunch bag that looks just like the classic brown paper bag but is actually insulated, reusable, washable, and super roomy. Shock all your coworkers when you whip this out during your lunch hour!
Promising review: "I got this for my high-school-age son's daily lunches. It has held up to an entire school year's worth of filling, emptying, tossing, stuffing, folding, crushing, a wash at the end of the year (in cold water, hung dry). And it looks as 'worn-paper-sack-like' as it did when brand new. He loves the thing, gets a kick out of how it looks like a crumpled bag but actually keeps his lunch somewhat cool and protected. We both could not be happier with this quirky yet practical, ideal lunch bag. Bottom line: Functional yet fun, very good value for the money." —Essay
Get it from Amazon for $17.60.
22. A washable sponge if you're sick and tired of getting grossed out by your sponge that always smells like last night's dinner. Whenever this sponge starts to get a little funky, simply throw it in the washing machine or dishwasher, and then it'll be good as new!
23. Wool dryer balls because you don't need to keep buying boxes of dryer sheets to get your clothes to be soft. Not only do these wool balls make your clothes dry faster, but they can be reused over and over again.
Promising review: "I live in Los Angeles, so my apartment only offers coin laundry, so every quarter counts. These balls have saved me a lot of dollars thus far! They allow my clothes to dry way faster than previously with dryer sheets, which is awesome because laundry prices keep going up in my building! The balls are pretty big: larger than a tennis ball, but smaller than a softball. I almost always do an extra-large load so I use all six of them at once. Since the wool is unscented, I like to add a little boost of lavender." —LW
Get a six pack from Amazon for $16.95.
24. A pack of cutesy reusable food pouches if you like to whip up homemade baby food for your little one but don't have an easy way to store it. These are easy to fill and clean, and they're perfect for independent kiddos who want to feed themselves.
Promising review: "I have been really pleased with these so far! They’re pretty easy to fill with a spoon, and the zipper at the bottom is sturdy. No leaks so far. I will say that although they’re tough enough for the dishwasher, whenever we run them through they tend to fold over, and the top half doesn’t get properly cleaned. They really need to be hand-washed. Still, they’ve saved us a bunch of money and have been totally worth it!" —Ms. S.
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $11.97+ (comes in two sizes, as well as available as a combo pack).
25. A set of Oxo food storage containers with an airtight seal to keep your food fresher for longer. These are the holy grail of reusable products — they're so sturdy and well-made, you won't have to buy any other containers for years and years.
Push down the button on the top to activate the airtight seal. To open, just push down again for the button to pop up. The lid also comes apart for easier cleaning.
Promising review: "Love the Oxo pop-top canisters! They seal well and open easily with a press to the pop top. I have arthritis in my hands and these are fabulous and so easy to open, yet so secure when the lid is popped close. Also has a useful knob on the bottom of the lid so you can stick an Oxo scoop inside the container to the lid rather than down in whatever you are storing in the container." —Lori A. Fregin
Get a 10-piece set from Amazon for $94.95.
26. A dog hair remover that you can run across your clothing, furniture, or bedding to easily pick up all that loose pet hair. Reviewers say this reusable gadget works way better than those lint rollers that produce lots of waste from the sticky paper they use.
With more than 71,000 5-star ratings, the ChomChom pet hair remover is seriously beloved by pet owners. Just use quick, firm strokes over a surface to remove the hair — no batteries or power source required! And it doesn't use sticky, single-use paper like other lint removers do; when you're done, just empty out the hair-and-dust receptacle into the trash can.
Promising review: "Where has this been all my crazy, cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired 20-lb tabby and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it's snowing — he never stops shedding no matter what I do. After using the ChomChom, I can put on a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me. It's absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don't have a pet. I don't care, it's THAT good." —Dahlia
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
27. A set of silicone baking mats to prevent your baked goods from sticking to the pan. These reusable mats are much more sustainable and budget friendly than the disposable parchment paper you usually use to line your pans.
Promising review: "These baking mats are absolutely fantastic. The quality is superb, and SUCH a good price. I use them for just about everything I put in the oven: oven pizzas, cookies, you name it! I also love that besides food sliding easily off the nonstick surface, they help protect all my baking sheets and such. It’s also super handy to just throw them in the top shelf of the dishwasher or even just wipe clean. Update: I’ve had these mats and used them almost daily for nearly a year now. They still look brand new and I have had no problems with staining, melting, or wear. When using them, I cook most items at 375 degrees but have used them at up to 425 degrees several times with no issues so far. These things are fantastic and have paid for themselves many times over in the superior nonstick surface, ease of cleanup, and the cost of parchment paper and or/aluminum foil I used prior to discovering these." —Jezzhani
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.37.
28. And a rainbow pack of silicone, reusable cupcake liners so you don't have to deal with messy cooking spray or butter to grease the pan. And because they're nonstick, your cupcake will actually pop right out of the liner, unlike when you use paper ones and end up with waxy pieces of paper in your mouth.
29. A bar (or five) of natural, plastic-free solid shampoo that is small enough to fit into any toiletry bag and will last you multiple trips. In fact, one bar is the equivalent of THREE full-sized bottles of shampoo!
Promising review: "I was definitely skeptical about a bar shampoo and conditioner, but I travel a lot and really wanted to cut down the use of plastic products as much as possible. I honestly am in love! I got the Heali Kiwi shampoo bar and the Wonderbar conditioner, as well as one of their eco-friendly bamboo and sugar cane storage containers, and my very long, fine, oily hair, which I do have to wash daily, looks and feels great. I recommend anyone on the fence to definitely give it a try! It works! So wonderful for travel, too!" —M.A.
Get it from Amazon for $12.59+ (available in 12 varieties).
30. A set of nonslip, reusable fiberglass chopsticks so you can comment "no utensils please!" during checkout the next time you order takeout. Now, the real question is whether you're trying these out with sushi or dumplings first...
31. A reusable swab to cut down on the dozens and dozens of cotton swabs you use every month. It comes in a biodegradable case and it's designed to last for up to 1,000 uses! (Remember: Never stick it in your ear!! Just don't!)
32. A Tushy bidet so easy to install and use, you'll wonder why you've been wasting your time (and money!) on toilet paper. Give your bum the nice, clean, refreshed feel it deserves!
33. A counter composter designed to hide those unsightly kitchen scraps and trap any lingering smells within it. Now you'll finally be able to participate in your community's composting program in a sleek, easy way!
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