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Go green and add compost bins, reusable mop pads, and more sustainable goods to your living space.
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 $79+ (available in nine colors).
Need more inspo for giving your bathroom an eco-friendly update? Head to 23 Things To Replace In Your Bathroom To Make It More Sustainable.
Promising review: "We've had this compost pail for a little over a week and it's worked out great! We use compost bags inside the pail to keep it from getting nasty. The compost pail sits on our counter top and it looks good, the top is super easy to remove so you can throw your food scraps in with one hand while removing the top with the other. Highly recommended!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $22.95.
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: "This stuff is amazing! I'm thrilled to have found a laundry detergent that smells great (I use the lavender grapefruit scent), cleans my clothes beautifully (even sweaty workout clothes and dirty gardening clothes!), is easy on my rash-prone skin (it causes none), and is non-toxic and eco-friendly. I couldn't be more happy with this product! —PUR Home Customer
Get it from PUR Home for $16.95.
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." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $14.19+ (available in six other designs)
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 $20+ (available in warm tones, cool tones, and a complete set of six) or a similar set on Amazon for $16.95.
Read about more sustainable household essentials in 27 Useful Sustainable Products To Help You Go Green This Year.
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." —Amazon Customer
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four sizes and three 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." —Amazon Customer
Get a 14-pack and a little laundry bag from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "My number one reason for choosing the 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 five flavors and in packs of 12, 36, 40, and 80).
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 is playing barefoot on the floors. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I plan on making this my go-to cleaner." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $5.89+ (available in three sizes and three scents).
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." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes and four colors).
BluePoppyBath is a woman-owned shop based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. They sell eco-friendly, handmade bath and body products, including moisturizing foot balm, hair conditioner bars, and dish washing soap bars.
Promising review: "I could not wait to use this today! Wonderful product! Smells wonderful, great smell & lather! Got my dishes sparkly clean and I actually had fun washing them! Never thought I would say that about doing dishes!" —Etsy Customer
Get it from BluePoppyBath on Etsy for $6+ (available in eight 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." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in seven scents).
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 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." —Amazon Customer
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $5.99+ (also available in kid's and family packs).
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 $16.
This set includes a sparkling water maker, 60L Co2 cylinder, and a 1 liter BPA-free reusable carbonating bottle.
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." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $86 (available in four colors).
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 $10.99+ (also available in two-packs and four-packs).
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." —Amazon Customer
Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $6.95 (available in two colors).
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 $28.
Promising review: "I bought these pencils originally as a gift but after sharpening them, I ended up keeping them for myself. These pencils are circular in design, meaning once they are so small that you can no longer use them to write, they serve a new purpose as a plant. It’s a wonderful concept!" —Amazon Customer
Get an 8-pack from Amazon for $17+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "We’ve used these wraps frequently over the past few months, and we’ve really noticed the reduction in plastic wrap use in our home. I use the small and medium sizes very frequently, and I’m contemplating cutting the large one into smaller pieces, as I only use the large one for loaves of bread or baguette. The wrap keeps the bread so soft, and prevents the bread from getting hard perfectly!" —Amazon Customer
Get a 3-pack from Amazon for $10.98+ (available in three colors).
This set comes with a Fohm touch-less dispenser and a bottle of Fohm cleanser that's free from alcohol, parabens, and fragrances.
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.
Get it from Reformation for $34.95.
Get them from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 18 other designs).
Promising review: "I love when I cut down on waste and these are awesome! It's that time of year that the puppy tracks in dirt on muddy paws so I keep one of these by the door and when he comes inside it's a quick swipe across the floor and I'm done! They work wet or dry but I make my own cleaner to give a quick spray to the floor before I wipe up the dirt. The best part is that when they are dirty they just get tossed into the washing machine and they are as good as new." —Amazon Customer
Get a 2-pack from Amazon for $9.99.
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