Environmentally-Friendly Home Essentials We Know You’ll Love

Ever feel overwhelmed by the number of spice and herb bottles sitting in your pantry or cabinet? Us too. Declutter your collection and opt for an eco-friendly option with this set from Evermill. You can choose from the pictured countertop spice rack (and spices) or an in-drawer option, which comes with 12 jars of spices. Each jar is made from infinitely recyclable glass, and Evermill offers refills in compostable packaging on the site for a fraction of the initial cost of the jars, spices, and rack. The best part? A small indent on the bottom of the jar fits into a raised portion of the stand, ensuring your labels are always facing out.

Upgrade your cleaning kit with these multipurpose, compostable wipes. They come in a refillable metal container (cutting down on your plastic waste), and are made from natural ingredients. They kill 99.9% of bacteria like other cleaning wipes, but they are also gentle enough to use as a hand wipe when need be. You can even choose from lavender or grapefruit scented wipes.

Is it possible for trash to be a little bit more environmentally friendly? In this case, yes. These bags are made from 100% recycled plastic that was otherwise destined for the landfill. Sure, you’re still tossing your trash in this bag and sending it to the landfill, but it will have at least been used more than once before being sent to slowly decompose. Every little bit helps!

Even something as small as upgrading your ice box can be a sustainable swap. This silicone ice tray won’t crack and break like plastic ones, and it comes with an ice box you can use to store fresh cubes in. The best part? The tray and box nest, so you can set the tray atop the box to make new ice immediately after emptying a tray. No more reaching in to the freezer to find zero ice cubes.

Did you know that toilet paper and paper towels contribute to 20 percent of global deforestation? This equals about 40,000 trees cut down each day. (Yes, you read that right.) Enter Cloud Paper, a company that’s working to save the trees — one toilet paper roll at at time. Their tree-free toilet paper and paper towels are made with 100 percent ultra-soft bamboo. Place a one-time order or set up a monthly subscription, so you’ll feel good about what’s in the kitchen and in the bathroom.

The first thing you’ll notice about these Caraway Cookware pots and pans is that they are cute as heck. A colorful saucepan? Don’t mind if we do! Once you choose a color, you’ll be delighted to know that this cookware is also ceramic coated — so it’s free of all of those nasty toxic metals and coatings like teflon that are often built into pans. They also release up to 60 percent less CO2 compared to your traditional non-stick pans. Plus, people love them. If you don’t believe us, just read the reviews!

Have you always wanted a home garden, but thought “that sounds too hard?” You’re in luck! The Smart Garden 3 does all the work for you. The mechanism delivers perfectly calibrated automated watering, light, and nutrients to your plants, and all of the pods are biodegradable. So you can harvest fresh herbs and veggies from the comfort of your own home all year round.

We’ve all heard by now that it’s essential to wear sunscreen no matter what the season is. In the winter, we recommend this SPF 20 Glow Defense Cream, which protects against both UV light and blue light emitted from your devices. Plus, this sunscreen, which is made from sunflower complex, is free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, silicones, and other concerning chemicals, so you know it’s good both for you and for the environment.

One great way to avoid all of that excess packaging waste that comes from eating takeout is to bring a bag lunch…except what do you do with the bag? Grove.co has that question answered with their Stasher reusable bags. They are dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe and come in a variety of sizes. So whether you’re storing a salad for four or just a little sandwich, you can give yourself a little pat on the back for helping to save the planet…all while saving yourself money on single use bags!

If you’ve toyed with the idea of composting before but thought it was just too smelly and unsightly, then we have news for you. This sleek, stainless steel Simple Human Compost Caddy has a magnetic dock that will attach firmly to your trashcan and keep the lid from closing when you’re using it. You’ll forget you ever thought composting was anything other than stylish.

We all love our pets…we don’t always love how they smell. That’s why Grove.co has created this waterless, plant-based pet shampoo that’s perfect for any of your furry friends. And in case of accidents, just reach for their environmentally responsible pet stain and odor remover that comes in this bundle, which comes in a delightful lemongrass scent!

Each Brandless bottle is built to be used…and reused, and then used again. Their line of cleaning essentials is Green Seal Certified sustainable and each product comes with a packet of cleaner that you place into the bottle, and then just add water. When you run out, keep the bottle and just replace the packets. Easy!

ThreeMain’s cleaning products are non-toxic, planet-friendly, carbon neutral, and cruelty-free. Oh, and it kills viruses! ThreeMain’s multi-surface cleaner tested No. 1 in efficacy on virus and bacteria against the largest green brands on the market. Using only the best ingredients, ThreeMain creates products that are as safe for your home as they are for our planet. This starter cleaning set includes a refill of Multi-Surface Cleaner, Bathroom Cleaner, and Dish Soap and their aluminum refillable bottle for each. And it’s a subscription, so you never need to worry about running out!