Deciding to make your home more eco-friendly is a savvy choice to make if you have the time and resources to do it. Sometimes it requires quite a bit of research to learn which products are right for you and for the environment. We’ve compiled a list of recommended products/services that are sure to help.
Blueland Hand Soap
(starting at $34 for starter kit)
Blueland makes it easy to be eco friendly with non-toxic products in reusable packaging that are convenient, effective and affordable. Grab a few of their 9 ounce “forever” bottles for your hand soap, along with a few of your favorite refill packs, and you’re good to go. You can also choose from Blueland’s line of foaming dish soap, laundry detergent or other home cleaning products. Blueland uses biodegradable nontoxic formulas, recyclable & refillable packaging, and are free of single-use plastics.
Dropps Laundry Pods
($26 for 64 pods)
Dropps wants to help you meet your goals of using household cleaning products that are effective and eco-responsible. That’s why their laundry pods don’t include any plastic jugs, added fillers or harmful chemicals. Their plant & mineral based laundry pods help your household commit to sustainability, and come in a variety of pleasant scents like lavender eucalyptus, orange blossom and others. Save time and money by subscribing to have pods shipped to your door periodically so you’ll remain fully stocked throughout the year. Also – Dropps have been doing this since 2005, well before Tide or Gain ever introduced their laundry pods.
Porter Seal Tight Bowl from Scout and Tag
$26.95
Whether you’re storing soup, snacks, pasta or more, keep your food fresh and leak-free with this eco-friendly alternative 16 ounce. seal-tight bowl. Crafted from durable borosilicate glass and wrapped in protective matte silicone, this bowl will help you keep the plastic out of your home and bring you one step closer to having an eco-friendly space.
Grove Collaborative
Pricing varies
With Grove Collaborative, every cleaning product on their site meets strict standards for being nontoxic, effective, sustainable and cruelty-free. Once you find the products you want, they ship them to your home on a flexible, monthly schedule. Their goal is to make it easy and affordable to create a healthy home. They even have an app that is super easy to navigate and help you make the best choices with the best deals on cleaning products. Grove Collaborative’s site has hand soaps, dish soap, sponges, floor cleaners, glass cleaners and so much more to help you transform your home.