18 Products That Can Help You Save The Earth

Stop using plastic folders (or anything plastic for that matter) – they can take more than 500 years to decompose.

Instead, use these folders made from jute to store your papers and documents. They are eco-friendly and can store up to 50 sheets at once!

Replace plastic by getting these lovely canvas tote bags for all your shopping needs.

This bag can easily carry an entire load of your groceries at the same time, and don't worry, the stitch quality is great and the handles are strong.

Ladies, it's time to switch to menstrual cups - they're comfortable, prevent rashes and stains, and get you through the day without having to change. Also, they're good for the environment! A single menstrual cup lasts 10-15 years, whereas normal sanitary pads create a lot of waste and take loads of time to decompose.

So, save the environment and your money!

These sanitary pads are completely organic (cotton, bamboo) and therefore, are extremely safe for the environment and prevent infection/rashes.

The pack also includes individual disposable bags.

This silicone bottle is collapsible and fits almost everywhere - pockets, purses, backpacks and is very easy to carry! Carry this bottle, and stop buying single-use plastic beverage bottles.

All coffee and tea lovers, please stand up! The holder is made from bamboo fibre and is reusable. It also has a heat-resistant sleeve, and a spill-free lid. Ditch plastic and styrofoam cups for this super-cute environmentally-sustainable holder!

Made with unbleached cotton, these teabags are amazing for brewing loose-leaf teas and herbal infusions. They are lightweight, washable, inexpensive and, not to mention, amazing for our planet.

You can carry these with you while grocery-shopping, and also use them to store veggies in the fridge. The bags are washable, non-toxic, and made with a delicate cotton material. As a bonus, the logos on the bags are amazing too!

Just look at these gorgeous metal straws!

The set contains a stainless steel spoon, fork, straw, and a straw cleaner... AND it comes in a handsome jute pouch. SO COOL! Take this along everywhere you go, and reduce your disposable cutlery use!

Restrict your use of plastic garbage bags ASAP, and start using these ecologically friendly garbage bags which decompose within 20 days of exposure to sunlight.

These lovely toothbrushes are biodegradable and more comfortable to use than regular plastic toothbrushes because of softer bristles.

Get rid of pollution generating room-freshener sprays and air purifiers!

This dehumidifer is chock-full of activated charcoal which helps maintain a dry, odour-free living space, and keeps pollutants, bacteria, mould, mildew, allergens at bay. The polyurethane filters are powerful enough to hold heavy particles like smoke, airborne particles etc.

Just place the bag in sunlight once a month for it to recharge, it has a shelf-life of two years.