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“It is one world, and it’s in our care. For the first time in history of humanity, for the first time in 500 million years, one species has the future in the palm of its hands.”

David Attenborogh
(biologist, conservation legend, the voice of the planet)

The power of the Earth is unmatched. To step on its land is to become a part of it.

We cannot dominate nature, we cannot claim it as our own because we are nature, a strand of its DNA, a piece of the pie, a chapter in the story. We have to care for it like it is kin.

What happens to the Earth, happens to us.
What happens to us, happens to the Earth.

This planet is 4.5 billion years old, and humans are thought to have evolved 200,000 years ago, which is less than 1% of the Earth’s total lifespan. When we zoom out our perspective, we have only been here for a mere second of an entire year.

In that very short period of time, we have contributed significant damage to the climate and environmental systems that we depend on. Now they depend on us to help heal them.

Caring for the planet goes deeper than deep, vaster than the ocean. It’s bigger than dreams, the widest wide because our future here depends on it. There’s not much that matters more.

One of the best ways we can support a healthier planet is to take a look at the products we use on a daily basis and consider the simple things we can switch out for similar products that are better for our bodies and the planet.

Think bamboo, hemp, recycled, reused, plastic free, biodegradable, enviro-friendly, plant based, organic, natural products ~ not because you’re a hippy, but because it’s the right thing to do.

The products below offer opportunities for us to keep the same comfort we are used to, but with a less harmful impact, more awareness of what we putting in & on our bodies, and higher intention in contributing to the greater wellbeing of life on Earth.

For more tips and insight into our kinship with the planet, and ways we can help support this global shift to renewable energy, sustainable use of materials, and greater environmental balance, check out the first of this series Kinship Earth: An Important Message About Saving the Planet & Ways We Can Help.

13 Best Eco-Friendly Products

*Disclaimer: These are NOT affiliate links and I do not receive compensation for these products. I simply wanted to share because they are products that I personally enjoy and recommend*

1.Bamboo Toilet Paper

Who Gives a Crap

27,000 trees are cut down everyday just for toilet paper! TP is a must have household item, but our angel soft butt wipes are no bueno for the environment. Who Gives a Crap creates tree-free bamboo toilet paper and paper towels that get the job done, with the same level of comfort ~ delivered right to your door. In our quest to be more sustainable, bamboo is a great alternative to paper products.

24 ROLLS FOR $36.99

2. Reusable Paper Towels

Papaya

This well- designed reusable “paper” towel replaces 17 rolls and is 100% compostable, stink-free, and comes with a hook to hang it out to dry.

$18 AT PAPAYA

3. Laundry Soap Eco-Strips

Tru Earth

Everyone has laundry. Everyone needs laundry soap. Nearly every household uses big plastic jugs of laundry soap, and even if they are recycled, many of them end up in the ocean and landfills. With Tru Earth laundry strips, you can get equally clean laundry without all the plastic. They are also great to travel with if you need to do laundry on-the-go.

$12.95 SUBSCRIPTION AT TRU EARTH

4. Shampoo/ Conditioner Bars

Viori

Viori shampoo and conditioner bars have done wonders for my hair! Not only is it an incredible company that’s mission is centered around its partnership and support of the Red Yao tribe in China, it is made with moisturizing Longshen rice, is all natural, and completely plastic free. Their packaging is also stunning! Since I’ve using these bars my hair is the healthiest it’s ever been ~big big fan!

$16.75 AT VIORI

5. Bamboo Electric Toothbrush

The Sustainable Tomorrow

Nearly one billion toothbrushes are thrown away every year that ALL end up in the landfill or ocean. Brushing our teeth is an inevitable daily chore and lucky for us, The Sustainable Tomorrow created an electric toothbrush made from raw bamboo that is just as effective and 100% biodegradable.

$89.95 AT SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW

6. Silicone Ziplock Bags

Zip Top

These silicone baggies are a favorite go-to. They are resuable, dishwasher safe, microwavable , and freezer friendly. With their open top design, they don’t flop over, and come in different sizes. Amazing containers for snacks and leftovers. Take “sandwich baggies” off your grocery list and replace thousands of single use plastic with this kitchen staple.

$21 AT ZIP TOP

7. Foaming Hand Soap Tablets

Blueland

Washing our hands is a must, but plastic soap bottles are a main contributor to the world’s plastic problem. Blueland’s hand soap tablets are the perfect solution. All you do is drop a tablet in a foaming hand dispenser, fill it with water, let it dissolve, and boom you got yourself a new bottle of soap without the new bottle. Then you only have to buy tablets to refill your soap dispenser.

$18 STARTER PACK AT BLUELAND

8. Mesh Produce Bags

Organic Cotton Mart

These mesh produce bags are the perfect swap for plastic produce bags you get from the market. Just keep them with your reusable grocery bags and say adios to single use plastic bags!

$17.97 AT ORGANIC COTTON MART

9. Not-So-Cotton Reusable Swabs

Earthsider

First thing is first, cotton swabs are not meant to clean out your ears, but whatever you use them for, this is the perfect swab swap. Just use hand soap and water to clean it. It can be reused up to 1,000x. It even comes in a cute little box for your to-go Q-tip needs.

$12 AT EARTHSIDER

10. Block o’ Dish Soap

Eco Roots

This zero waste dish soap is a great exchange for liquid soap that come in plastic bottles. It is equally effective at cutting through the grease without the waste. This cleaning kit comes with a dish soap block, bamboo soap dish, and a cleaning brush to meet all your plastic free cleaning needs.

$15 AT ECOROOTS

11. Stylish Hemp Clothing

Toad & Co

This apparel shop sells 100% sustainable clothing made with hemp and organic cotton. Not only are their materials ecofriendly, they have great styles! Toad & Co gives back a portion of their sells to environmental non-profits to help clean the ocean, restore land, and plant trees ~among other admirable partnerships!

SHOP TOAD & CO

12. Plastic Free Toothpaste & Mouthwash

Bite

Kiss your toothpaste tubes and mouthwash bottles goodbye with these tablets. You simply bite down on the minty bits, swish it with some water and say adios to bad breath. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s plastic free.

$20 AT BITE

13. Menstrual Cup & Period Panties

Cora & Thinx

Ladies! On average we will throw away 300 pounds of menstrual waste in our lifetimes. Pads and tampons are terrible for the environment. For more planet friendly periods consider switching to a menstrual cup or period underwear. Cora and Thinx are two trusted companies that make it an easy and sustainable change that won’t disrupt your flow.

$39.00 AT CORA

SHOP THINX

14. Grime- Free Recyclable Body Scrubber

Bioeusa

The warm wet environments of our showers can be bacteria breeding grounds for loofahs. Its honestly pretty gross! Biousa has designed an antimicrobial body scrubber that is 100% recyclable. Biousa has their own recycling program where they will take back your used scrubbers and turn them into something else. This product is better for your skin and the planet!

$10 AT BIOUSA

15. Zero Waste Safety Razor

Eco Roots

It’s estimated that about 2 billion razors end up in the landfill each year. With this reusable razor, you don't have to worry about buying expensive packs of disposable plastic shavers. The blades are sharper so you get a closer shave that lasts longer! It’s easy to learn to use and the rose gold is beautiful (they have black too). All you have to do is replace the razors, which it comes with 10 to start.

$34.50 AT ECO ROOTS

16. A Little Bit of Everything

Grove Collaborative

Get all of your eco~friendly home essentials delivered right to your door with a subscription at Grove Collaborative. They have a little of everything from soaps, household products, cleaning supplies, and more! With a flexible schedule and delivery you can choose what you need in your box each month.

SHOP GROVE

Turns out, it’s not so hard being green. Companies are getting more innovative, and the demand for sustainable products is increasing as we all get on board with this shift in consumption.

Living a more environmentally conscious lifestyle doesn’t have to be an overhaul of everything you’re doing, it really is simple, and it feels good to give back. Trust that the small actions you take are weaving their way into the greater wellbeing of the world. We are all connected, and it all makes a difference.

Detox Earth: 16 Best Eco-Friendly Products to Switch to in 2022

David Attenborogh (biologist, conservation legend, the voice of the planet)

The power of the Earth is unmatched. To step on its land is to become a part of it.

We cannot dominate nature, we cannot claim it as our own because we are nature, a strand of its DNA, a piece of the pie, a chapter in the story. We have to care for it like it is kin.

What happens to the Earth, happens to us. What happens to us, happens to the Earth.

This planet is 4.5 billion years old, and humans are thought to have evolved 200,000 years ago, which is less than 1% of the Earth’s total lifespan. When we zoom out our perspective, we have only been here for a mere second of an entire year.

In that very short period of time, we have contributed significant damage to the climate and environmental systems that we depend on. Now they depend on us to help heal them.

Caring for the planet goes deeper than deep, vaster than the ocean. It’s bigger than dreams, the widest wide because our future here depends on it. There’s not much that matters more.

One of the best ways we can support a healthier planet is to take a look at the products we use on a daily basis and consider the simple things we can switch out for similar products that are better for our bodies and the planet.

The products below offer opportunities for us to keep the same comfort we are used to, but with a less harmful impact, more awareness of what we putting in & on our bodies, and higher intention in contributing to the greater wellbeing of life on Earth.

13 Best Eco-Friendly Products

1.Bamboo Toilet Paper

Image by Who Gives a Crap ©

2. Reusable Paper Towels

Image by Papaya ©

This well- designed reusable “paper” towel replaces 17 rolls and is 100% compostable, stink-free, and comes with a hook to hang it out to dry.

3. Laundry Soap Eco-Strips

Image by Tru Earth ©

4. Shampoo/ Conditioner Bars

Image by Viori ©

5. Bamboo Electric Toothbrush

Image by Blueland ©

Nearly one billion toothbrushes are thrown away every year that ALL end up in the landfill or ocean. Brushing our teeth is an inevitable daily chore and lucky for us, The Sustainable Tomorrow created an electric toothbrush made from raw bamboo that is just as effective and 100% biodegradable.

6. Silicone Ziplock Bags

Image by Zip Top ©

7. Foaming Hand Soap Tablets

Image by Blueland ©

8. Mesh Produce Bags

Image by Organic Cotton Mart ©

These mesh produce bags are the perfect swap for plastic produce bags you get from the market. Just keep them with your reusable grocery bags and say adios to single use plastic bags!

9. Not-So-Cotton Reusable Swabs

Image by Earthsider ©

First thing is first, cotton swabs are not meant to clean out your ears, but whatever you use them for, this is the perfect swab swap. Just use hand soap and water to clean it. It can be reused up to 1,000x. It even comes in a cute little box for your to-go Q-tip needs.

10. Block o’ Dish Soap

Image by Eco Roots ©

This zero waste dish soap is a great exchange for liquid soap that come in plastic bottles. It is equally effective at cutting through the grease without the waste. This cleaning kit comes with a dish soap block, bamboo soap dish, and a cleaning brush to meet all your plastic free cleaning needs.

11. Stylish Hemp Clothing

Image by Toad & Co ©

12. Plastic Free Toothpaste & Mouthwash

Image by Bite ©

Kiss your toothpaste tubes and mouthwash bottles goodbye with these tablets. You simply bite down on the minty bits, swish it with some water and say adios to bad breath. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s plastic free.

13. Menstrual Cup & Period Panties

Image by Cora ©