I’ll admit it — my household with growing kids is often too chaotic for us to be hyper-aware of adopting a more sustainable lifestyle. Earth Day is too often just another day. How can I help the planet when my own bathroom looks like a disaster area?
Don’t get me wrong: I feel terribly guilty when I see all the plastic toys that aren’t being used. We do not buy plastic water bottles. But still, we produce so much garbage (the average household produces 20 pounds a day), I think of my block’s sanitation workers as first responders. What can I really do?
It turns out there are things I can do, even small things: single-use plastics or products made from recycled materials, for example. I’ve selected an assortment of products below that amNY readers suggested — a stylish reusable water bottle, a set of eco-friendly utensils, a cozy blanket, an EV charger, etc. Here are a handful of ways to make a difference:
Renewable Energy
EVIQO Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station
This electric vehicle charger offer the market’s longest 37″ input cable with NEMA 14-50 plug, along with a 25′ extra long output cable cord and is compatible with all EV’s. It’s weatherproof and is suitable for use as an indoor and outdoor EV charger. The Smart App interface that lets you set up to 3 schedules for cost savings during off-peak rate and more.
5-Star Rated!
Was $459 | Get 13% Off | Now $398
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Solar Pathway Lights for Outdoor Driveway, Yard & Patio 12 Pack
This front and garden pathway is powered by free solar energy — no wires and no electricity required. They come on automatically at night and turn off automatically at dawn. There is a switch ON/OFF under the light cover, make sure you turn the switch to ON position before charging. These solar pathway lights are suitable for outdoor use on driveways, in the yard, patio, and the light can work normally under all kinds of weather.
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Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Products
prAna: The Clothes We Wear Tell a Story
From the fields where their organic cotton and hemp are grown, to the factories where their clothing is assembled, the chemicals that need to be carefully managed, to the way they package and ship each style—sustainability has been part of the prAna DNA from day one. Shop Sustainable Style for Her | Shop Sustainable Style for Him
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Threads 4 Thought: Every Purchase Makes an Impact
At the heart of this company’s mission is a commitment to quality, ethical manufacturing and sustainable materials. At Threads 4 Thought they’re proud of the positive impact their Threads community has made: 3.6M+ miles driving emissions avoided, 887.9+M hours bulb energy saved, 189.2M+ days drinking water saved, 16.7M+ sq. ft of land farmed without pesticides. Shop Men’s Earth Week Sale | Shop Women’s Earth Week Sale
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Free Country: Eco-Conscious FreeCycle Collection
50 million bottles recycled — and counting. Billions of plastic bottles go into landfills every year, so the eco-conscious FreeCycle collection utilizes REPREVE — a performance fiber made from recycled materials. Take plastic out of the landfills and turn it into high quality fills and fabrics.
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Premium Outlets Eco-Friendly Cotton 4-Piece Bath Towel Set
Crafted from a blend of Cotton and regenerated Cotton, this ring-spun towel set is more absorbent and softer than your average towel. The ring-spun fibers are twisted together making the yarns finer, stronger, and help to dry you off quickly. The construction of these towels creates a rich, plush feel that is also lightweight and gets softer with every wash cycle.
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Reusable Products
Sophie & Panda Silicon Sponge Holder
If I never clean a kitchen sink again I can die happy. That’s a pipe dream, of course, so I may as well use a sponge holder made of ethical sustainable flexible silicone material that is better for our environment. It has draining holes on the bottom for sanctuary protection leaving your sponges and cleaning tools safe to use.
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Hygienic & Eco-Friendly Automatic Hand Soap Dispenser & Refill Bundle
This automatic soap dispenser uses recycled plastic to reduce environmental impact — while also pampering your hands with a vitamin-enriched hand soap formula. Maintain a clean and hygienic environment using the power of touch-free technology with natural fragrances and skin-friendly ingredients.
Was $40.22 | Save 30% | Now $27.99 + Apply 5% Coupon
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BeWondrous Beeswax Wraps Eco-Friendly Food Storage
This natural, organic, reusable, zero waste plastic wrap alternative for bread, cheese, leftovers, kids lunches or the other half of that snack we were saving for later has chnage dmy household game. We go through a lot of plastic bags. And tin foil. And plastic wrap. It’s convenient, but it’s wasteful — we recycled what we can but most of that ended up in the landfill. Enter beeswax food wraps. They’re reusable, and a great part of any plan to switch to more sustainable products for your home. Get 7 wraps in a variety of sizes.
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Nature Sustained Raw 2-in-1 Natural Baby Shampoo & Body Wash
Nature Sustained is beyond non-toxic, beyond organic and inspires conscious living. This tearless 2-in-1 baby shampoo is infused with raw soap nut, providing a deep cleanse and safeguarding your baby’s delicate skin balance. The kids body wash combines the soothing Calendula with the protective qualities of Turmeric. Enhanced with Probiotics, it’s designed to fortify your little one’s scalp, hair, and skin. Oh, and it’s Leaping Bunny Certified.
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G.A.S. Certified 100% Home Compostable Dog Poop Bags
These home compostable unscented poop bags for dogs are manufactured from 100% botanical plant components and are a zero-waste green alternative. They use only Cornstarch, BPAT (compostable polymer), and edible glycerin in the nature-based creation of our doggie poop bags. These bags are highly-rated and engineered extra thick to a durable 18 micron thickness that locks away even the strongest odors and guarantees a mess-free leak proof seal.
4.8 Star Rated!
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4.6 Star Rated!
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Lola Wowables Reusable Paper Towel, Swedish Dishcloth & Sponge
The issue I’ve always had with eco-friendly paper towels is the just weren’t absorbent enough. WOWABLES are reusable, a combination of a paper towel and a sponge, 5X more absorbent and sustainable paper towels — which save the average American household up to $14,000 over a lifetime compared to purchasing one-time use, big brand paper towels. WOWABLES are both reusable, decomposable, dishwasher & machine washable.
Was $29.98 | Save 32% | Now $20.38
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Frndly by Paper Love: 100% Recycled Greeting Cards
Frndly by Paper Love crafts pop-up greeting cards and gifts. With thousands of 5-star reviews. Every Paper Love creation is crafted from recycled materials — no trees are harmed. Send or receive our eco-friendly cards with confidence, knowing you’re making a planet-friendly choice.
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Red Cup Living Eco-Friendly, BPA-Free Baby Sippy Cups Set of 2
This reusable Red Baby Sippy Cup, the perfect hydration companion for toddlers. With an easy-to-grip handle and leak-proof lid, this cup is well suited for tiny hands. It is break-resistant, made from BPA & Phthalates-free double-wall, non-toxic ABS plastic and sustainable design. Easy to clean, it’s dishwasher safe. Carry cold or hot drinks on the go.
Was $19.99 | Save 23% | Now $15.47
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