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    Check Out Our Favourite Eco-Friendly Buys That We Love And Think You Probably Will Too This Earth Day

    Here's to keeping it green! 🌎

    Elizabeth Cotton
    by Elizabeth Cotton

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Friday 22nd April is Earth Day, which is all about protecting our environment and raising awareness around sustainability. With this year’s theme being ‘Invest In Our Planet’, we’re dedicating today to finding the best products that'll help you make small changes to be kinder to the planet.

    1. This reusable savvy sponge only requires water to do its job! One side is textured to lift any burnt food or grease, and the other side is a soft absorbent sponge.

    Jasmin Nahar / Via BuzzFeed

    "I was a little bit sceptical about whether or not this would work, but the reviews were so good I HAD to give it a go! Turns out it really does live up to its promises – there's one tough scrubber side and another softer side, so you'll have all your bases covered. Just chuck it in the washing machine whenever it gets grubby!" 

    – Jasmin Nahar

    Price: £2.99

    2. If you want to increase the lifespan of your soap, this soap saver allows any water to drain so it will dry quicker and not turn mushy!

    Valeza Bakolli / Via BuzzFeed

    "I really love this soap saver – it's so simple, but it really does work. Air circulates through the plastic and helps to dry the soap on top! Neither side of this soap saver has gotten sticky yet, so I'm pretty wowed."

    – Valeza Bakolli

    Price: £3.98

    3. Speed up your cleaning with this no-rinse daily shower spray.

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    "I noticed a buildup of soap on my shower screen and decided to give this spray a try. It gets rid of any leftover residue from your shower, and the best part? It doesn't require any scrubbing, you can just spray it and leave it to work its magic!"

    – Elizabeth Cotton

    Price: £2.50 for 828ml.

    4. Bid your detergent farewell with this refillable laundry egg that is built to last for up to ten years, and works out at just 10p per wash!

    Amy Glover / Via BuzzFeed

    "Pop it in the drum of your washing machine with your clothes and the beads inside will create a fresh-smelling lather as they circulate! I find that it removes stains and odours just as well as regular detergent does, and one egg will see you through for up to 70 washes (woah)."

    – Amy Glover

    Price: £7.50-£8.00 depending on scent – it comes in three scents.

    5. Speaking of laundry, you can cut down the time it takes to dry your clothes with this reusable dryer egg!

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    "It may look small but this handy gadget will reduce up to 28% of the time it takes to dry even larger loads of clothes. The nodules on the egg will also help to soften your laundry and reduce the creases."

    – Elizabeth Cotton

    Price: £6.00 for a pack of two.

    6. Upgrade your bathroom with this anti-limescale shower head that will make your shampoo go further, and you'll use less water through increasing the water pressure.

    Amy Glover / Via BuzzFeed

    "It has beads inside the handle to filter and descale the water before it comes out of the head, so it's perfect if you're living in a hard water area. It has three powerful settings (massage, rainfall, and combination) that you can toggle between by clicking the handy button on its side! I couldn't get over how easy it was to install, and I *still* feel like I'm in someone else's much fancier bathroom whenever I use it."

    – Amy Glover

    Price: £19.99

    7. Treat yourself to this long lasting, highly-pigmented lipstick. It's completely vegan, and the packaging is compostable too!

    Valeza Bakolli / Via BuzzFeed

    "Ethique have just launched their first collection of lipsticks and I'm obsessed. Not only do they feature wearable, long-lasting colours (that also look great dabbed on as tints!), but the packaging is 100% plastic free!"

    – Valeza Bakolli

    Price: £15.00 – it's available in four shades.

    8. Simple's moisturiser is vegan and cruelty-free, with no harsh chemicals so it'll keep your skin happy and hydrated.

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    "I have quite sensitive skin so I have to be careful with the products I use. I love this moisturiser as it feels super hydrating without leaving a greasy residue or feeling heavy on the skin. I also love that the bottle is made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic!"

    – Elizabeth Cotton

    Price: £2.29 for 125ml.

    9. Nourish your locks with this 3-in-1 hair mask.

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    "I have blonde hair so it does feel quite dry a lot of the time, I also spent years straightening it so my hair also suffers with heat damage. I tried this hair mask and after the first wash I realised how much softer and healthier it feels. I use it once a week and have definitely noticed a difference."

    – Elizabeth Cotton

    Price: £3.50 for 390ml.

    10. Cleanse your skin with Garnier's micellar water.

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    "I'm definitely quite fussy when it comes to cleansers, but this feels cooling on the skin and will even remove my waterproof mascara! It's also a bonus for me that it's fragrance free."

    – Elizabeth Cotton

    Price: £5.00 for 700ml.

    11. Get rid of any food waste using this countertop compost bin!

    Elizabeth Cotton / Via BuzzFeed

    "We've had our compost bin for a few years now and it is 100% worth the purchase. Any out of date food or uneaten leftovers go straight into this bin, meaning our main kitchen bin remains food-free and no longer has that bin juice smell! It doesn't take up much room and is super easy to clean by just wiping it down."

    – Elizabeth Cotton

    Price: £8.99 for a 7L size.

    12. And don't forget to buy these compost bags too!

    Elizabeth Cotton / Via BuzzFeed

    "We use the six litre bags for our seven litre bin and they work great. They're a lot sturdier than you think and can hold a lot of food waste. Once the bag is full we just tie it up and chuck it into our green bin."

    – Elizabeth Cotton

    Price: £8.99 for 120 6L bags.

    13. Any fellow dog owners will know that these poo bags are a must-have.

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    "I use these bags everyday with my dog and I love that they're made from recycled post-consumer waste. They're sturdy and not too thin which gets a thumbs up from me!"

    – Elizabeth Cotton

    Price: £2.66 for 60 bags.

    14. Switch up your makeup brushes with this five-piece Ecotools set!

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    "These brushes are made from recycled materials and 100% tree-free paper packaging. I use these brushes whenever I do my makeup, they're super fluffy and easy to clean after use. They also come with a reusable storage tin which definitely comes in handy."

    – Elizabeth Cotton

    Price: £12.99

    15. Add these reusable makeup remover pads to your basket.

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    "I'll admit it may seem easier using disposable wipes to take your makeup off after a long day, but since I switched to these pads I find that my skin is getting a deeper clean, and there is less makeup residue left on my face after I use them compared to wipes. Once they're dirty I put them in their mesh laundry bag and chuck them in the washing machine with my clothes!"

    – Elizabeth Cotton

    Price: £9.99 for 20 pads and a laundry bag.

    16. Have you truly lived unless you've experienced using an elephant dung notebook?

    Elizabeth Cotton / Via BuzzFeed

    "Yup, there's no way to sugarcoat it, this notebook is made from 75% elephant dung and 25% recycled paper. I got gifted this, but I do genuinely think it's great. All of the pages are different colours and unlined, which I personally prefer to do any quick doodles or to-do lists. These notebooks are made by skilled artisans who use the paper from the Maximus Elephant Conservation Trust in Sri Lanka. So whether you're looking for a new journal or a lighthearted gift, I recommend!"

    – Elizabeth Cotton

    Price: £14.95

    17. Have a spa night with Garnier's hydrating sheet mask.

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    "BRB, I will also be adding this to my basket again. I love Garnier's sheet masks as they impress me everytime without fail. Once it's on your skin it feels cooling and very refreshing. As I've mentioned, I have sensitive skin, and this sheet mask doesn't irritate my face at all. It's enriched with plant serums and natural extracts, and the mask itself is biodegradable!"

    – Elizabeth Cotton

    Price: £1.98

    18. Chapped or dry lips will be a distant memory thanks to this Burt's Bees ultra conditioning lip balm.

    Elizabeth Cotton / Via BuzzFeed

    "As soon as you apply this you will notice how smooth it feels on your lips. It will hydrate and nourish with its kokum and shea butter formula."

    – Elizabeth Cotton

    Price: £3.15

    19. If you need to send anything via post, these compostable bags are ideal.

    Elizabeth Cotton / Via BuzzFeed

    "During lockdown I wanted to find a postage bag that I could send gifts in and I came across these. They're made from cornstarch instead of plastic and can be placed in your food waste or compost bin to decompose once no longer needed. I find that they are super durable and can fit quite a few items."

    – Elizabeth Cotton

    Price: £10.99 for a pack of ten 14x19in bags.