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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. If you tend to use cotton pads for removing makeup or applying toner, then these reusable ones will save you money and create less waste.
2. And these re-usable cotton buds also just make sense.
3. This beeswax food-covering wrap is reusable too, helping you to cut down on cling film and foil waste.
4. This rhubarb anti-bacterial cleaner is plant-based and made with biodegradable ingredients.
5. Meanwhile, this Sanctuary Spa handwash refill pouch helps to reduce plastic waste.
6. Or if you'd prefer to switch to a bar of soap, then you could invest in a soap saver. This handy item is made from eco-friendly vinyl and helps to prolong the life of your soap!
7. You can plant these sprout pencil tips once you're done to grow herbs, flowers, or even organic vegetables.
8. Keep these reusable straws in your bag ready for impromptu summer drinks.
9. These highly-rated period knickers have an absorbent mid-section that replaces two tampons!
10. These clever Oral-B compatible recyclable toothbrush heads have charcoal-infused bristles and can be sent back for recycling after use!
11. Swap out your old bathroom bin for this double-compartment Joseph Joseph one that makes separating your recycling from your regular rubbish easier.
12. This handy recycling crusher helps you to squish drink cans down to save more room in your recycling bin.
13. If you want to say goodbye to plastic haircare bottles, then you can treat your hair to this coconut and shea butter shampoo bar.
14. And you can also switch to a conditioner bar too! This one contains coconut and argan oils.
15. Swap using the tumble dryer for air-drying instead, and nab yourself this space-saving Vileda retractable washing line.
16. And if you do need to use your tumble dryer occasionally, then these dryer balls claim to cut drying time by up to 25%!
17. You can switch out your takeaway coffee cup for a reusable number like this pink one which is rather cute TBH.
18. And you can stay hydrated without excess plastic thanks to this gorgeous glass water bottle.
19. These Swedish dishcloths can be used to clean a variety of surfaces and they're made from biodegradable fabrics.
20. I can't believe that this highly-rated 'pit putty' deodorant claims to last between two and four months! It's made from 100% natural and vegan ingredients.
21. If you have a pooch, then you might want to check out these compostable doggy poo bags. They're a little on the pricier side, but if you've been thinking about making the switch, pooch owners rate them.
22. If you know someone with a birthday coming up, you can switch to this adorable recyclable wrapping paper.
23. And this paper packing tape is a recyclable alternative to plastic tapes.
24. If you want to pare back your beauty routine to use less products (and bottles!), then this multi-purpose balm claims to be vegan and cruelty-free. It can be used on skin and lips, FYI.
25. This washing up liquid is plant-based and made from biodegradable ingredients. The bottle is made out of 100% recycled plastic too!
26. And this plant and mineral based toilet cleaner is also a cleaning swap option.
27. If you love skincare, then you might just want to check out this radiant facial cleansing bar that contains rose extract and vitamin E. It has zero plastic and is free from animal-derived ingredients too!
28. Finally, this reusable shopper looks stylish and saves on using plastic carrier bags.
