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Reduce, reuse, recycle, people.
You can use a set of Eco Nuts up to 10 times! Technically, they aren't nuts, they're dried berries...but when these berries are agitated in water, they produce a naturally occurring surfactant called saponin, which gently cleanses laundry. Just throw 4-5 of them in the provided cloth bag and toss it in the washer with your clothes. You'll have laundry that comes out smelling fresh and clean and super soft.
Get them on Amazon for $11.
Think about all the paper you throw away during the holidays...now multiply that by every year that you're alive. It's a lot! Supposedly, if every family in the US reused just 2 feet of ribbon every holiday season, we'd save nearly 38,000 miles of ribbon per year. That's enough ribbon to tie a bow around the entire planet! THE ENTIRE PLANET! And that's just the ribbon. If every US household wrapped just three presents in reusable materials each year, it could potentially save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields.
This comfortable elastic silicon mask is perfect to replace your sheet mask during bath time. Using the warmth of the water, it easily becomes a steam mask for relaxing and getting that glowing skin. When done, just wash it and store for your next bath.
Get it on Amazon for $5.
This nylon dog waste sack allows the transport of your dog's poop to a toilet bowl so you can flush, not toss, it. Just plop it down as your dog is about to ~plop his down~ and then pull the draw string, transforming the disk into a bag. This reduces not just waste, but the amount of money you have to spend on plastic bags!
Get it on Amazon for $18.
Did you know that the US alone uses enough straws in one year to fill up Yankee Stadium nine times? NINE times! That's like a bajillion straws. Help cut down on some of that by switching over to a reusable straw that you can thoroughly clean with the included brush.
Get a set of 8 on Amazon for $8.
So technically this isn't a planter in the traditional sense: It's a barrel that collects the water from your rain gutter (up to 50 gallons). Afterward, just connect your hose and use the water for other needs (like watering your plants or lawn). And if you're worried about overflow, it has a self-draining planter right on top that'll drain any water that won't fit.
Get it on Amazon for $84.
It's a little intimidating to change your routine, especially when it comes to your period. But if you're willing to take the challenge, try a menstrual cup. Inserted just like a tampon, it sits comfortably in your vagina and can be worn for up to 12 consecutive hours. In addition, menstrual cups reduce the risk of TSS and, if cared for properly, last for years.
Get it on Amazon for $25.
When it comes to bodily fluids, no one wants to deal with all that grossness. But for those people able to stomach it, there are alternatives that could potentially have a huge economical advantage. These cotton wipes are a perfect example of that. Use them for diaper cleanups, as washcloths, and even around the house for other cleanups (probably not the same one for all three of those things). They're soft and absorbent and and can be thrown in the wash with your cloth diapers.
Get them on Amazon for $11.
It's no surprise to anyone that K-Cups aren't great for the environment. In 2010, the New York Times reported just how bad, and in 2015 (during an interview with The Atlantic), the creator of the Keurig expressed similar concerns. But with this reusable K-Cup, there might be an answer! Just fill it with your favorite coffee and a get a single cup brewed in your Keurig machine without creating any additional waste.
Get it on Amazon for $9.
Okay, relax, we're just putting it out there. Before you totally dismiss the idea of reusable toilet paper: Consider the amount of money you'd save! And if you're already using cloth diapers, what's really the difference?
Get it from Remiusables on Etsy for $24.