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Promising review: "Bought this to use in my Chemex Drip coffee maker. Fit perfectly. I brew a wide variety of coffees and If rinsed regularly, there are no residual flavors. I love the fact that organic hemp was used in making this product, this was the sole reason I purchased this one. Also cant beat the fact you dont have to constantly buy paper products just to throw them away after each use. Sustainable alternative to pods and paper filters." —ArmyAnt
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
DayoffdayStore is a Brooklyn-based store that sells affordable earth-friendly products packaged and shipped in plastic-free materials that can all either be reused or recycled.
Promising review: "This is one the best purchases I have ever made. I had an old cardigan that was all beat up and I used this lint brush and now it looks brand new. Plus it was very easy to use on the fabric and in general." —Claire Kelly
Get it from DayoffdayStore on Etsy for $11.
Promising review: "These pens exceeded my expectations. The ink is smooth and writes beautifully. The pen tube is more durable than I expected and it is comfortable. My only hangup is the straw finish on the pen cap, but I do like that it stops the pen from rolling. I have been using these all over my house. I've felt bad about using pens for years because of all the plastic waste. Thank you!" —Kayleigh Mihalko
Get a 24-pack from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review: "Got a large and small Vorda for Christmas and have one in my 12'x12' home office and the other I gave to my wife for our living room and her office area. The oils and scent lasted at least 5 days in my office which was pleasant to smell every time I came to my desk to work. The scent was not too overpowering." —Jeff T.
Get it from Vorda for $39+ (available in two sizes).
VirenApothecary is a Wisconsin-based seller specializing in handcrafted green products that lead to a clean and delicious-smelling home.
Promising review: "Literally can’t tell you how worth the wait these toilet bombs are! They smell absolutely incredible but not artificial, and they WORK. I have a new baby and two other kids, and my house is basically a biohazard because I’m short on time and energy. I just plop one of these puppies into the toilet, come back shortly and scrub, and they glisten. Even my husband, who has never voluntarily cleaned anything in his life, will clean toilets because the fizzers are fun. I was part of the BuzzFeed order rush, and so there were significant delays, but the communication was awesome and so friendly! Even though I had the long wait, it was absolutely worth it, and they have a customer for life. I’m so excited to try their other products!!" —Teresa Cambria
Get them from VirenApothecary on Etsy for $9+ (available in three styles and two scents).
Promising review: "Much better than all cotton dishcloths because: they are VERY absorbent, yet easy to wring out completely (and I mean completely!) after use; when using them to wash dishes, things like jar garlic "seeds", tomato "seeds," etc., are easily rinsed out, unlike all cotton cloths; and because you can wring them out completely, they work really well to dry the sink after washing dishes, clean counters off, etc. And as advertised, they don't stink! Today I threw several of them in the washing machine and hung them up to air dry, but discovered too late that I'd put one in the dryer. It shrank by at least an inch all around. My husband said, "Maybe if you run water on it, it will get big again!" He was joking, but it DID return to its normal size when I ran water over it! So, they can be put in the dryer if you want! VERY happy with this purchase, and highly recommend these." —JTD
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $13.99 (originally $24.99, available in nine colors).
Lagirafecouture is a Canadian-based small business that sells handcrafted goods made from natural cotton by unemployed, mostly retired seamstresses.
Promising review: "I love these tissues! I have bought 3 sets to different locations in the house. They are so soft and a perfect size. I'm not going back to disposable tissues!" —Deanna C Hammel
Get them from Lagirafecouture on Etsy for $24.27+ (available in three styles).
I use my beeswax pretty much every day, often for wrapping up avocado halves or partially cut onions and other veggies. When I need to pack a sandwich for on-the-go, I just use this like plastic wrap, and if I want it to be extra secure, I'll just throw on a rubber band around it. It's also great for covering up bowls of salad or open cans in the fridge! Seriously, these things are super useful.
Promising review: "Can't recommend these beeswax wraps enough. The antimicrobial aspect of the beeswax keeps fruits and vegetables super fresh for much longer than plastic bags. They keep bread soft and fresh for much longer than Ziplocs. They are so much better for the environment, and they can be reused for months. We have been using our set for almost 2 years and they are still as good as new. No waste! Just make sure to wash them with cool water, as warm/hot water will melt the wax." —Loop Publisher
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four patterns).
Promising review: "I received these as a stocking stuffer last Christmas. I never would have thought to buy them myself and was apprehensive at first, but I'm so glad I got them as a gift. I'm a total convert! They are absorbent and clean up spills well, plus they rinse right out so you can use them multiple times throughout the day. They wash well, too! I always throw them in with my towels. I've been using them for a year. I still have about one third of the new roll left and all the other used towels are wearing pretty well. I haven't thrown any away yet. I use them for regular spills and kitchen messes. I also use them to wash my toddler up after meals and after arts and crafts. They work like a dream and they're soft and comfortable on the skin for those uses as well. They dry quickly in the air so that's no problem! And stains come right out! We used to go through a roll or two of paper towels per week. Now I'd say a roll of paper towels lasts more than a month in our home so these bamboo towels have cut down on waste and spending significantly. Definitely a great deal and well worth the purchase!" —SAK
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in packs of one, two, and four).
TheEcoHippie is a small business that sells products focused on supporting sustainability in commerce. Also kinda cool? They recently partnered with One Tree Planted, a non-profit focused on global reforestation so every order placed from TheEcoHippie results in a tree being planted!
Promising review: "Just as described! Exactly what I needed." —Renee Armstrong-Hay
Get it from TheEcoHippie on Etsy for $16.
Promising review: "Seriously have tried ALL of the tea infusers ever since I stopped drinking coffee. This one is awesome! I've used it now for a few weeks, and never leave the house without it. I love this infuser for so many reasons! It's made of glass, no plastic or metal taste. The taste of my tea is so much better, and it finally does not taste like a to-go drink. I've only made green tea and jasmine tea so far, but both were great. The bottle itself feels like a high-quality and well designed product. It's glass and stainless steel, so feels sturdy and well manufactured. Wish the sleeve came in more colors, but can't really complain. It's SUPER easy to clean. The bottle opens from both ends, I throw the glass part in the dishwasher and just rinse out the little filter. It's great! The bottle never gets too hot, and the sleeve makes it feel like a cozy teddy bear :) Also, the infuser doesn't leak tea leaves finally... nothing worst than getting chunks of tea as you sip from a portable bottle. The positioning of the infuser is key: I like to infuse my tea at the bottom and then flip the bottle to drink from the top! This is actually a PORTABLE tea tumbler. It has a little sleeve that makes it easy to carry around and that keeps it safe and protected! It's great. I use it everyday from my long commute to work, the tea stays warm for about 1.5 hours, and many people have asked me about it! Overall, I am absolutely thrilled with the purchase and I would highly recommend it to everyone." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $35.95.
Get them from Live Pure Clean for $11.99 (available in three colors).
Jungle Culture is a small business based in London, England, focusing on crafting unique zero-waste products that help support sustainable living for everyone.
Promising review: "Bought this set as a gift for my vegan-loving friend. She was thrilled and can’t wait to have a get-together so we can have some ice cream in these natural and beautiful coconut bowls! Very happy, thank you." —Saloni K
Get it from Jungle Culture on Etsy for $13.83+ (available in four styles and three sizes).
Promising review: "This candle changed my life! Before this candle, I rarely had candles before as I always found the scent over powering and 'unnatural'. This candle changed everything! I have one burning every day now. They look beautiful and I love the natural lavender smell. The scent is so calming and perfect to have for everything from relaxing with a book to working from home!" —Lindsay Smith
Get it from The Plant Project for $23.74+ (available in multiple scents).
Promising review: "Start with one or two (sandwich size is a good starter) and build your stash as you get rid of the plastic bags in your drawers. We've been using all sizes of Stasher bags for nearly a year — mostly food related — and have not had any issues with a single one. We use them to keep crackers/chips/bread from getting stale after opened, to keep leftovers in the fridge or freezer, pack sandwiches/meds/dog food or treats and so many more things. We sous vide in them, heat up food in the microwave in them, put them in the dishwasher, and marinate in them. They don't leak, they don't smell, are easy to close and open, and don't take up much room compared to traditional tupperware or other food storage. If you put squishy stuff or liquid in there, soaking with baking soda and vinegar for 30 minutes can make sure the crevices don’t mold as some reviewers mention. I do this a couple of times a month regardless of what is in them. If you don’t take care of them, they won’t last as long...like most things. They do cost more than regular plastic baggies and require more work, because obviously you don't just use them once. Make the switch and stop with the single use plastics." —Maison Leach
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $45.96.
Promising review: "Life changing...Need I say more? Let's face it, a clean exit on each and every doo would be nice but that just doesn't happen. So now, a refreshing stream of water does the work - effortlessly. No more chapped butt!
Setup and installation was easy. I'll admit I was a little nervous the very first time I used it. I didn't know what to expect but had heard good things. It was awesome! The wife loves it too." —Preston H.
Get it from Tushy for $99+ (available in nine colors).
AirCandleCo is a Massachusetts-based small business that specializes in premium beeswax candles and melts as well as natural home sprays.
Promising review: "Love the scent, it's very woodsy Earthy spicy rustic vibes. I sprayed it everywhere as soon as I received my package and now about eight-ish hours later it's still in the blankets which is super cozy although now it's much harder to get out of bed lol." —loxlee uwu
Get it from AirCandleCo on Etsy for $15+ (available in six scents).
Promising review: "I was a bit skeptical, but after reading so many great reviews, I decided to try it out. I have used the product for one month (four baths). The soap builds a nice lather and washes dirt off easily. It leaves my dog's coat nice and soft. The best result from this soap is that my dog doesn’t itch and scratch like he used too. I really like that that the soap is all natural (really all natural). I’ve been buying natural shampoos but they are always loaded with some kind of chemical, which dried out his skin, and I believe that’s what made him itch. Happy dog and happy dog mom!!!" —@mia
Get two bars from Amazon for $16.99 or a single bar from Wash Bar for $11.49.
Promising review: "It’s said that science at a high level is indistinguishable from magic and if I didn’t understand the strong science behind this product, I’d swear it was my magic little potion that surprises my guests - because in a house where the cats outnumber the humans 3:1, the odor ratio is ZERO. Nothing adds odor to a house like seven cat boxes. But this stuff really works. One or two sprays and odor is eliminated. If you are hesitant to buy, don’t be. It actually works." —Heather H.
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in a pet odor version).
Unlike regular beeswax wraps, these bags have a wide opening and closing drawstring for easy and optimal bread storage (although, it also works for fruit, produce, and other goods). This woman-owned small business is located in Canada and ships to both the US and Canada.
I bought one of these for my mom for Christmas (she's always been a pretty avid bread maker), and it's *finally* the solution for storing her delicious loaves. My parents have tried everything from plastic wrap to double (maybe even triple!) ziplock bagging, but this is the only thing that keeps it soft and mold-free the longest – and it's eco-friendly!
Promising review: "Love these bags. Accidentally left end of loaf in one for 6 days. Was still soft enough to eat." —Bev W.
Get it from Keeki for $25+ (available in two sizes and two colors).
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