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Promising review: "Oh my god, when I say this changed my life, I mean it. Most days I have earbuds in for more than half the day, so I have to clean my ears almost every night or they start to bother me. This is so convenient for travel and cleans better than a normal cotton swab. I am not going to absorb anything, bc it's silicone, but it will make your life easier and your ears cleaner. Super cute packaging too." —allison
Get it from Amazon for $11.95 (available in six colors).
Promising review: "They feel like plastic! Similar to agave straws if you’ve used those. I use them to drink smoothies out of and they hold up just fine. Will definitely be purchasing again!" —Jessica Jones
"I love a plastic straw but hate the environmental impact of them. I tried these and they have the same consistency as a plastic straw but are biodegradable. Worth the extra cost." —Casachic
Get a pack of 100 from Amazon for $10.50.
Promising review: "Working in a kitchen and being an artist definitely can lead to some painful knicks and slices on my hands and fingers. I’ve used regular old band-aid brands up until now, and it just dawned on me that those suckers are sticking around on earth until much after I’m gone. I was a little skeptical at first, hoping they wouldn’t have any issues sticking to a high mobility spot like my hands/fingers. All in all, I am really happy with these! They stay on my fingers until I take them off, and are way softer than any other bandaid I’ve used. Definitely a new favorite!" —Chloe
Get a box of 25 from Amazon for $5.95.
Promising review: "This filter is awesome. I roast coffee, and am a huge snob (only to myself and wife), and I am so impressed with this filter. We have a 6-cup Chemex and this fits perfectly. I've been using it for about two weeks now and it is much better than the paper filters. Not only because of the unnecessary waste of paper filters, but also in taste. I found that with the paper filters (the natural ones in particular) I have to run almost a quart of boiling water over them to get the paper taste out of the coffee and sometimes even then it still comes through. The first brew, I rinsed the filter really well and it still left a cotton taste to the brew. But by the third time using it, that taste was completely gone and now I just wet the filter with a couple ounces to warm it up and 4 minutes later I have some of the best coffee I've ever tasted." —Scott
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
Promising review: "We live in Michigan, in the country, on a well, where there is a lot of iron in our water. All of my whites have gotten really dingy looking, and I can't use bleach on everything and even then, it was working. I soaked a couple of really cream-colored, gross-looking, potholders in a small bucket of hot water, with two scoops of Molly’s suds in it. Even after just a few minutes, I was shocked by how much better they looked. I let them soak overnight and was so impressed with how much cleaner they ended up being. I’m afraid it’s too late for some of my white clothes, but you can be sure that I will always be using this product going forward!!! I’m also very happy that there are good for the environment ingredients in this product." —Eryn
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in four scents).
Promising review: "I had been searching for a zero-waste toothpaste for quite some time, but my other must-have requirement is that the product needs to be cruelty-free. This product is it. They are certified cruelty-free (check out their website) and they are sustainable. The taste is minty, but not overpowering. It foams like toothpaste and gets your teeth clean. Highly recommended." —Debbie R
Get it from Amazon for $15 (available with or without fluoride).
Promising review: "I absolutely love these, bought two sets and they’re amazing and easy to clean. I throw them into the bag and wash them with clothes and they’re fine and come out clean. Will definitely buy again if needed! I do prefer the rougher textured ones to get makeup off but they all work well!" —Kayla Coombs
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I am trying to get my family to use more natural products, and was researching what is the best material for cutting boards. Of course, my research said- WOOD! So, I asked what is the best wood to use and came across- Acacia! Finally, I went on Amazon and found these and ordered them. I was shocked when they arrived and opened the package because the box presentation alone floored me. Then, I opened the box to reveal these impressive, well-crafted, and sturdy cutting boards. I almost don’t want to use them! Definitely would recommend to other customers!" —shaolingenius
Get a set of four from Amazon for $59.95.
Promising review: "We have recently started an outdoor compost pile to supplement our garden soil. This bucket is perfect for holding my kitchen scraps. It is easy to clean, eliminates odors (the washable filter with replacements - GREAT!), and it very attractive on my kitchen counter. I would HIGHLY recommend this item." —BMGustafson
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "When I look at a big plastic jug of detergent, all I see is landfill waste. And the jugs don’t fit in my laundry closet. So I love these detergent sheets. The box is small, and it is so economical. I usually cut one of the sheets in half and it works for one of my normal loads. I also do “speed wash” usually, and my clothes and even sneakers come out clean. Let’s all use this, it will be so much better for the environment." —Steph
Get it from Amazon for $17.95.
Promising review: "I bought these because I was going through a ton of plastic baggies and worried about the environmental impact.... really glad I did. These are super nice. Well made, good range of sizes, close easy and stay sealed. I've used them for a couple weeks now and they really seem like they will hold up well." —James
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: "This is my second Avocado mattress (the other one is still in use as a guest bed). I can't say enough good things about the experience. The mattress is super comfy, and it comes in the MAIL!!! I feel really good about what the Avocado mattresses are made of and how they are made. Highly recommend!" —Nicole B
Get it from Avocado for $799+ (available in sizes twin–California king).
Promising review: "These bags are great. I’ve been waiting for biodegradable, all natural bags for a long time and these are perfect. They come in various sizes and are useful for storing groceries or other household items. When you store food in plastic bags and containers it molds quickly but with these bags groceries last a lot longer. They came neatly organized in pretty packaging." —Alex B
Get them from Amazon for $22.49.
Promising review: "Love that I can use it for easy spills and cleanups! Instead of using a paper towel to toss away. I feel so much better about it! They are thick enough to feel sturdy. When they look a bit dirty just toss them in the wash. Highly recommend! If you are thinking about it then just do it!" —Amber
Get a pack of five from Amazon for $13.95 (available in 11 colors).
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