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1. A four-pack of reusable coffee pods for your Keurig, so you can enjoy your morning cup of joy without ending up with a trash can full of used pods afterward. Compatible with 1.0 and 2.0 Keurig models, these little stainless-steel pods have the added benefit of being fillable with any ground coffee you like — not just the ones that already come in K-cup form! They’re also dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.
2. A starter set of four resealable Stasher bags that’ll make sure you always have somewhere safe to store your lunch (or your snacks, or any other munchies you’re saving for later). Unlike your standard plastic zip-top bag, these refrigerator-, freezer-, and microwave-safe silicone bags can be used over and over again; just run ‘em through your dishwasher on the top rack or hand-wash them, and they’re good to go for a whole ‘nother sandwich.
3. A set of 15 mesh produce bags, so you never have to burden yourself with figuring out what to do with all those weird, flimsy little plastic produce bags that come home with you after your shopping trips ever again. BPA-free and available in three sizes, these reusable bags are perfect for everything from bell peppers to leafy greens. They’ve even got lil’ drawstrings at the top to make sure your tomatoes don’t escape on your way home.
4. A bundle of 12 silicone drinking straws you can use again and again if you’re aiming to cut down on single-use plastics. This set includes six straight straws and six bent ones, along with two cleaning brushes so you can easily keep them spick-and-span. They’re dishwasher-safe, too!
5. Or, a box of 100% biodegradable straws if silicone straws aren’t your jam. These straws feel like plastic — meaning they won’t collapse on you while you’re using them like paper straws do — but, surprise! They’re not plastic. They’re actually made of vegetable fibers, so they’ll break down completely when you’re done with them.
6. And a pair of produce-saving storage containers that'll help you truly get the most out of each grocery trip. There is nothing sadder than opening your fridge to realize the strawberries you bought two days ago have already started to get fuzzy — but with this set, you’ll be able to stave off that tragedy for way longer. Strawberry shortcake, here you come!
7. A ceramic travel coffee mug so stunning, it’ll turn remembering to bring your reusable mug to your favorite coffee shop from a chore into a treat. The double-wall insulation on this gorgeous mug will keep coffee (or tea, or hot chocolate, or whatever your beverage of choice is) hot on the inside while making sure the outside is simply pleasantly warm — not burning! — for your hands. It’s also microwaveable, unlike stainless-steel travel mugs — and ugh. It is so. pretty. Just look at it. Who needs paper cups when you’ve got this?
8. A shampoo and conditioner bar set that’ll keep your locks sleek and shiny without leaving you with plastic bottles to dispose of when you run out. These zero-waste bars from NMJ Handmade Creations use colloidal oats, green tea extract, jojoba oil, and cocoa butter to nourish hair and soothe scalps — and when the bars are done, they’re done, melted into the ether like so many soap bubbles. Bonus: They’re great for traveling, too, since they’re, y’know, not liquid.
9. And a solid lotion bar in a cute little tin you can repurpose when the actual moisturizer is done. This soothing and hydrating bar from Wild Poppy Soap Co. warms up with your body temperature, allowing you to keep your itchy, dry skin from getting… well, itchy and dry while you’re on the go. Then, once the bar is all used up, you’re left with a super handy little tin for keeping odds and ends organized in. It’s the gift to yourself that keeps on giving.
10. A set of six jumbo wool dryer balls that’ll treat your clothes right as they tumble gently dry. Fabric softener and dryer sheets can shorten the life of your clothes, but throwing a couple of these in with your laundry when you hit the dry cycle instead will soften things up all on their own — and cut down on static and shorten drying time. Laundry will never be the same again.
11. A hand soap starter set from Blueland, because the only thing better than clean hands is sustainably clean hands. The starter set includes a meant-to-last forever bottle and set of three hand soap tablets; just fill the bottle with water, drop one of the tablets in, and voila! With their powers combined, they are Captain Hand Soap.
12. A washable MakeUp Eraser cloth, so you can finally kick that single-use makeup remover wipes habit you’ve been meaning to get a handle on to the curb once and for all. This microfiber cleaning cloth uses water and water alone (yes, really!) to scrub off the most stubborn of makeup. It may seem too good to be true, but it’s not — it really, really works, according to reviewers’ before and after photos!
13. A pack of 20 washable bamboo and cotton rounds you can easily swap in for single-use cotton rounds. They’re good for the exact same things — toner application, makeup remover, light physical exfoliation, you name it — but instead of tossing them when you’re done with them, you can wash them and use them again, and again, and again. They even come with a little wash bag to keep them safe while they’re on the spin cycle.
14. A three-pack of Bees Wrap reusable beeswax food wraps way cuter — and way more sustainable! — than your average roll of plastic wrap. These super cool food wraps are made from certified organic cotton, responsibly sourced beeswax, certified organic plant oils, and tree resin; to use them, just stick ‘em on whatever you want to wrap up and use the warmth of your hands to create a seal. They'll hold their shape when they cool, keeping your food ridiculously fresh in the process. And then when you’re done, you can wash them with cool water and soap and air dry them to use again later!
15. A roll or two of washable, reusable bamboo towels that’ll replace your roll of regular paper towels and help you cut down on single-use products. The sheets on this roll are oversized but you can always cut them down if you prefer something a little more compact. Oh, and did I mention that they’re sweeper mop-compatible? They’re just good for everything.
16. Some biodegradable floss picks because your teeth and gums still need some TLC even if you’re aiming for a less wasteful day-to-day existence. These picks are made from straw wheat, not plastic, so you can escape the single-use plastic trap.
17. A set of five bamboo charcoal-powered air purifying bags, so you can keep your environment fresh without disposable spray cans or plug-ins. Each of these bags can absorb odors (including pet smells!) and moisture for up to two years, keeping everything from closets and drawers to whole rooms smelling clean for way longer than your average air freshener. Just stick ‘em in direct sunlight for a couple of hours every month or so to keep them at their best.
18. A unique reusable notebook that might just be the last notebook you ever buy. Combining advanced technology with good ol'-fashioned note-taking capabilities, this pick allows you to write on all 36 pages like it’s a regular paper notebook — but then, you can blast your notes directly to Google Drive, Slack, iCloud, and more, making the transfer from “paper” to digital instantly. And then, you can erase everything you wrote, and return the notebook to its original, blank state to use over and over and over again. Neat-o!
19. A tin of handy dandy toothpaste tablets both travel-friendly and eco-friendly. To use them, just pop one in your mouth, wet your toothbrush, and start brushing. The tablet will foam up just like your standard toothpaste — except the packaging has a lot less mess, and can even be repurposed for storage when you’re done. Can your messy squeezy tube do that? (No. No, it cannot.)
20. And an insulated, stainless-steel water bottle that’ll keep your water much, much colder than a single-serve plastic one ever could. This pick from Mira is both affordable and effective — and it even comes with two different tops to suit any and all situations!
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