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Biodegradable laundry pods, compost bins, reusable makeup pads, and more sustainable goods for your living space.
Promising review: "I just cleaned all of my floors and I can't believe how well it worked. Well worth the price, I initially bought it because I have a toddler and was fed up with all the harsh chemical cleaners, especially since much of the time they're playing barefoot on the floors. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I plan on making this my go-to cleaner." —Amazon Customer
Get a 32-ounce bottle from Amazon for $5.89+ (available in two scents and also in packs of two).
It comes with a nozzle adjuster, so you can get a gentle butt-cleaning or a power wash whenever you go to the bathroom. To get started, just unscrew the toilet seat, place the Tushy on the toilet, connect to the water, and you'll be good to go! 💩
Promising review: "Best thing I could've bought considering the world today! The Tushy easily cuts the toilet paper usage in half. Not to mention leaving you feeling fresh and clean. Great product!" —Tushy Customer
Get it from Tushy for $89 (available in eight colors).
BuzzFeed Editor Emma Lord bought this tiny gadget and said: "This was so easy to use — not to mention super safe! I'm a big weenie about fire (lol, self-preservation) so I've always stuck to extended arm gas lighters, but this is much better for the environment (plus cuter), so I feel a lot better about using it." Read more in her rechargeable electric lighter review.
Promising review: "Wow. This thing is amazing. Small and so easy to use. My husband kept saying it won’t actually light anything and was blown away when it did. We lit candles and paper to use as tinder with absolutely no effort. No fuel needed. Just a quick recharging. And no waste in throwing away those huge and never easy to use butane sticks. Love love it. Easy buying process so I would recommend everyone buy one." —Diane Bold
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I have used organic cotton face pads for decades, for toners, micellar water, makeup remover, etc. It always bothered me that I could not find a suitable solution to make this part of my personal care routine less wasteful. These are perfect. Super soft. The black side for mascara and lipstick is brilliant. I use them for everything and no longer throw away or compost all those cotton pads. They also wash easily in the provided mesh bag." —michelina
Get a 14-pack and a little laundry bag from Amazon for $15.99.
Pardo Naturals is a Black woman-owned business known for their natural body, hair, and home products. If you're looking for cleaners, candles, soaps, and more products that are made with chemical-free ingredients, Pardo Naturals can help you achieve a more eco-friendly living space.
Get it from Pardo Naturals for $8 (available in four scents).
These 300 thread-count sheets are made with GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)-certified cotton that's organic and meets high environmental and social standards.
Promising review: "I ordered a set of beautiful grey sheets and could not have been more pleased. Waking up in the middle of the night due to warm nights and uncomfortable pillows is a thing of the past. These sheets are so comfortable and cool, they make it hard to get out of bed every morning." —Saatva Customer
Get a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and two pillowcases from Saatva for $125+ (available in nine sizes and three colors).
Promising review: "I absolutely love these straws. Yes, they do get cold, but I prefer cold steel straws over constantly wasting a plastic straw. They are very easy to clean and quick to dry in the inside as well. All in all, I am extremely pleased I bought these straws." —Natasha
Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $6.95 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I was skeptical, but always hated the waste of plastic brushes. Wow! They have a nice finish, so the wood doesn't 'stick' like you'd expect. The bristles are incredibly soft, as my dentist recommended, and so fine! It takes less effort to clean between teeth, because the bristles get in deeper, but don't hang up or shed. I will be purchasing these again and again." —Sarah Gibson
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $5.99+ (also available in kid's and family packs).
Promising review: "The drops laundry detergent pods do a great job cleaning and are so convenient to use! I also love the fact that we’re helping the environment at the same time." —Dropps Customer
Get 56 pods from Dropps for $24+ (also available in packs of 140 and 210).
12th Glow was founded by friends Dana Maddox and Dominyque Davis as a wellness hub for Black women and their allies. From local workshops to beautiful candles, 12th Glow aims to make self-care a soothing, affordable experience.
Get it from 12th Glow for $15 (available with a gold or silver lid).
Promising review: "We needed a thermostat that will monitor the temperature in the house for us when we are not there, and send an alert when the temperature gets too cold. Additional features allow us to set temperatures in the home from our cellphones when we are away. Turning the setting down while away for a few days, and turning it back up again means energy savings while the home is still comfortable upon our return." —Paul V
Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (also available in a T5+ Smart Thermostat style).
Promising review: "Overall, these are fantastic plates! These are the best faux plastic plates I've purchased. There was no funky smell, and they have held up time and time again in the dishwasher and microwave. They are also incredibly easy to hand wash. The plates are virtually non-stick. Melted cheese couldn't even bond to these little BPA free beasts. Great price. Great product. Great purchase." —Alison and or Grant Meyer
Get a set of three from Amazon for $15.98 (includes a pink, green, and blush plate).
Promising review: "I've used many brands of cleaning products before for my bathroom and I always end up having my body smell like the fumes by the time I'm done cleaning. This product smells very subtle but good and doesn't offend my nose. I can clean my bathroom without being suffocated by strong toxic fumes like before. " —Henny
Get it from Amazon for $5.09.
Promising review: "I have tried several brands of reusable bags and I really enjoy these the best. I like that there is no separate apparatus to close or seal these bags, they have a sturdy closure and their lay flat design is idea for maximizing space. They are perfect for taking snacks for my toddler when we are on the go, and my husband uses them in his lunches. These have been a great buy and make me feel better about using less one-time-use plastic products." —Ardena
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in a two-gallon size and in three colors).
This set includes a sparkling water maker, 60L Co2 cylinder, and a 1 liter BPA-free reusable carbonating bottle.
My colleague Abby Kass swears by this counter-friendly gadget and said "Instead of having to buy cans or bottles of seltzer all the time, I can make it in seconds in my apartment and never run out. I also love how much better for the environment it is — I've reduced my plastic and aluminum consumption by a lot." Read more of her Soda Stream review here.
Promising review: "I like this model because it is lightweight and portable. You can take it outside and free up space in the kitchen. I found lots of flavors at the grocery store. They are designed to work with bottled water, but they work fine with the soda water. My husband drinks a lot of soda and I would like him to drink this instead of the stuff in cans." —Orion
Get it from Amazon for $69.
Promising review: "I have purchased no paper towels since I started with these. I keep a mesh bag under my sink and after I use these, I toss them in the bag. Once a week, I put the mesh bag with the used towels into my washer with my regular towels. They come out great. I then just fold them and keep them in a bin in the cabinet. I feel like I am doing a small part to reduce waste." —Amazon Customer
Get a roll from Amazon for $14.99+ (also available in two-packs and four-packs).
Promising review: "Wasn't sure about these. I'd never heard of a dishcloth like them before. Now I love them! They have impressive scrubbing ability and hold up well. They're easy to keep clean and after about a month of use, the design is still going strong. They can be tossed in the microwave or dishwasher which is awesome. As someone who tries to make eco-friendly choices, I recommend them." —Rhianna Walker
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $14.83+ (available in 13 other designs).
Promising review: "This glass cleaner has everything I want. It benefits the environment (refillable bottle and smaller carbon footprint), looks great, has no detectable odor or fragrance, and does its job to perfection. No catch here. It is a great concept and a great product." —Blueland Customer
Get the Glass + Mirror Starter Set from Blueland for $12.
PUR Home is a Black woman-owned business known for their eco-friendly laundry and cleaning products. From multi-surface cleaner to laundry detergent, you'll find a variety of goods with plant-based ingredients.
Promising review: "I purchased this product because I wanted to support a Black and woman-owned small business and because I have been trying to be more eco-friendly at home. I am glad I did. The multi-surface powder smells wonderful and did an amazing job cleaning out my shower. It also doesn't feel harsh to my sinuses while I clean." —PUR Home Customer
Get it from PUR Home for $9.99 (available in four scents).
Promising review: "I found Ethique’s products when searching for a solid shampoo, and I’m in love! They offer many different options of both shampoo and conditioner to fit your personal hair needs, and they work even better than I had hoped. I also love that they’re eco-friendly because I’m not discarding all those plastic bottles anymore, and, I’m an essential oils user and truly believe that the chemicals in so many other beauty products are so unhealthy." —Virginia Gal
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in eight scents).
Promising review: "My number one reason for choosing this over all-plastic pods, is that I get to avoid ingesting a massive amount of plastic daily. These always work reliably, and produce a decent-tasting cup. The obvious bonus is, well, less plastic waste in the environment. I’m happy to pay a little extra for this!" —Amazon Customer
Get a 36-pack from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in four flavors and also an 80-pack).
This set comes with a Fohm touch-less dispenser and a bottle of Fohm cleanser that's free from alcohol, parabens, and fragrances. Just do your business, dispense Fohm cleanser onto a piece of toilet paper, and flush. It's that easy and you won't have to worry about gross mush causing a blockage. 💩
Promising review: "My family had been using typical wipes for a long time. Fohm works great, cuts down on the paper waste and saves the plumbing." —Fohm Co. Customer
Get it from Fohm for $49+ (also available in two, three, and four bathroom packs).
Promising review: "It immediately latched onto the hair clogging my drain like some kind of an alien extraterrestrial creature. I was disgusted and amused at the same time. I tried it on my other drains and it worked well. This thing is incredible for removing hair In your drain." —Michael
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "I can now use the Eco mode on my dryer. My clothes came out beautifully and with almost no wrinkles." —Food52 Customer
Get a pack of five from Food52 for $36 and a similar set on Amazon for $11.51.
Promising review: "So many things to love about this little can. It's small enough to be inconspicuous on the countertop, but large enough to hold about a week's worth of compost. The lid lifts easily so you can be cutting veggies with one hand and lift the lid and toss scraps with the other. Twist the top of the bag and transfer easily to your outside composting bin. Cleaning is a breeze." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors).
These little helpers are also BPA-free and dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "These are great, got them as a gift for my mom and she absolutely loves them. No more soggy veggies in aluminum foil or Saran Wrap, and the produce gets used a lot faster because it is more visible." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of five from Amazon for $12.95 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I was going through at least one shower curtain liner per month — the two biggest culprits were mold/mildew and rust, both caused by the notorious hard water here, unfortunately. (Kids will also rip cheap liners; that’s another culprit!) This liner pays for itself in several ways. It's rust-proof, mildew-resistant and antibacterial, which keeps mold and bacteria from forming and keeps the grommets from wearing away." —Amanda Grefski
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three lengths and four colors).
Promising review: "I love these rugs. I've now got five of them in my kitchen. They make the floor look more welcoming and feel cozier, and if I dribble a bit of water while preparing food or washing dishes, they happily absorb it, protecting my stocking feet from getting wet. They're easy to clean by tossing them into a front-loading washer, and they hold up pretty well through multiple washes and drying sessions, getting softer each time." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $23+ (available in four sizes and 13 colors).
LastObject was founded by Isabel Aagaard in 2018 to address single-use product waste and help people adapt to more sustainable living. They're known for their reusable swabs, tissues, and cotton rounds.
Promising review: "I really love this product. It feels sturdy so I think it's going to last, it gets the job done and is really easy to clean. The little case means I can carry it wherever. I have recommended the product to lots of friends and family. My partner and I have always been really concerned about the environmental impacts of the single use ones and now we don't have to feel guilty or worry." —FJ
Get it from LastObject for $12 (available in two styles and six colors).
To extend the lifetime of these bags, it's recommended that you leave them out in the sun for an hour or two every month, so absorbed odors and trapped moisture can be removed and you can keep using them in your living space!
Promising review: "These work! Rooms smell fresher. I have asthma and multiple allergies, so air fresheners are toxic for me. Placed one of these in that bathroom, near the cat box, in the closet, and in the kitchen. It took a few days, but all damp and pet odors are gone! And they're these cute little, discreet, neutral bags that aren't covered with logos or odd designs. They fit in anywhere. Highly recommend!" —Ellemphs
Get a set of four from Amazon for $25.99.
Promising review: "I love this floss. The glass packaging (which you refill yourself) is not only environmentally friendly but is really cute! I will find any excuse not to floss, but with refillable packaging and biodegradable floss, I’m fresh out of reasons. Sometimes floss cuts up my gums too but this product is softer than I’m accustomed to but still strong enough not to break." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (you can also get a pack of two floss refills for $9.97).
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