10 Sustainable Products to Reduce Waste in your Home
Hello goddesses, you know that here at Meadow Collective, we strive to minimize our environmental impact by finding you the most sustainable products for your home and lifestyle.
Eliminating plastic from your home is not only good for the environment, but it’s good for your health. Every day, more and more research is coming out about microplastics and how they could affect your health in the long term. Reduce the potential effect that microplastics could have on your body and help save the environment by making a few simple changes. To help, we’ve compiled a list of our top 10 favorite eco-friendly alternatives for single-use plastics.
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Ditch the plastic bags for a safer, more natural alternative, Meli Wax Wraps. Meli Wax Wraps are reusable beeswax wraps that are great for replacing all of your Ziploc plastic bags and saran wrap. You can wrap everything in a Meli Wax Wrap that you used to wrap in plastic! Meli Wax Wraps are made with organic cotton, Hawaiian beeswax, tree resin, and various plant oils. They come in a variety of colors and sizes, and they’re easy to clean—all you need is soap and water.
Meli Wraps
Biodegradable Eco-Sponges for Dishwashing
Who needs synthetic dishwashing sponges that leach microplastics and fill up landfills when you have a more eco-friendly option? Certainly not us! These biodegradable eco-sponges are your sustainable solution for better dishwashing. Made out of the Luffa plant, these sponges are easy to clean and completely compostable! Boil them for one to two minutes to clean, and when you’re done with your sponge, you can bury it in your garden.
Bamboo Toothbrush
It’s estimated that one billion plastic toothbrushes are thrown away every year in the United States. Yes, that’s billion with “B.” Reduce your carbon footprint by using a more sustainable option, a bamboo toothbrush. These toothbrushes are top-quality bamboo and made in the United States. Plus, if you buy one, the company will donate to one of the social or environmental causes listed on the back of the box.
Bamboo Toothbrush
No Tox Life Solid Dishwashing Soap
Did you know that some conventional dish soaps can contain formaldehyde? Yeah, the same formaldehyde that they use to preserve bodies. Instead of washing your dishes with formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals, try No Tox Life’s solid dishwashing soap. It’s vegan-friendly, septic safe, greywater safe, and ethically made. It’s a great biodegradable soap that actually works, but that’s not the best part. No Tox Life sold dishwashing soap isn’t just for dishes. You can use it to clean rugs, clothes, and even your floors. It’s the ultimate multi-purpose cleaning solution.
Every year, one billion laundry jugs go to landfills in the United States alone. Do your part to reduce waste and switch over to Kind Laundry Detergent Sheets. They’re made with only four simple ingredients and use zero-waste packaging. Traditional laundry detergent in the United States can also contain up to 25 toxic chemicals that are banned in Europe and Canada. So make the safer choice for your home and the environment. Plus these sheets are way more convenient. I know I’ve never seen anyone get through TSA with a jug of their favorite laundry detergent.
Shampoo & Conditioner Bars
Stop destroying the earth and your hair with conventional shampoo and conditioner. Try a shampoo and conditioner bar for lush, luminous locks that make you feel like a mermaid. Our shampoo and conditioner bars are SLS-free, can be used for up to 75 washes, and they’re made close by in Naples, Florida. Feel like a goddess with silky, smooth hair that’s been washed and conditioned with coconut oil, cocoa butter, and lemon peel all while saving the earth.
Shampoo & Conditioner Bars
Soji Quartz Water Bottle
Stop with the plastic water bottles, and upgrade to a Soji Quartz Water Bottle. Not only are you saving the planet with this water bottle, but you’re getting the added benefits of drinking quartz crystal-infused water. The Soji Quartz Water Bottle can serve as a reminder to slow down and be mindful of your actions and mindset throughout the day. Plus it’s really pretty. So, increase the amount of positive energy in your life and prioritize your hydration with the Soji Quartz Water Bottle.
Soji Quartz Water Bottle
If you’re a coffee fanatic, then you absolutely need one of these cloth coffee filters by CoffeeSock. They’re made from GOTS certified organic cotton, and they can last for up to a year. Each cloth coffee filter replaces about 500 disposable filters. And not only are these filters better for the environment, but they also brew a richer, better cup of coffee than paper filters.
Casa Agave™ Dishwashing and Vegetable Hand Brush
Ditch the metal dish scrubbers and plastic sponges that can take ages to break down. Switch over to a more sustainable cleaning option like the Casa Agave™ Dishwashing and Vegetable Hand Brush. With a round, easy-to-hold bamboo handle and agave fiber bristles, this dishwashing brush makes cleaner easier and better for the environment. Each brush can be used for up to six months, and they’re FSC certified. P.S. These brushes are good for more than dishes and vegetables. Try dry brushing with them, they slough off rough, dead skin.
Travel Eco pack Reusable Cutlery Pouch
How many times have you gotten takeout and wasted plastic utensils? It’s estimated that over 40 billion plastic utensils are wasted every year in the United States. So, reduce your plastic consumption and start carrying your own reusable cutlery. Our favorite cutlery pouch comes with a fork, spoon, knife, set of chopsticks, and a metal straw and straw cleaner. Plus it’s easy to slip in your purse or bag.
