Okay, for real, when was the last time you thought about the environment before purchasing that plastic-heavy, makeup collection from Sephora? Or ditched the plastic straw that would usually go along with your Starbucks drink?
Following the unfortunate news about the Amazon Rainforest fires, we’ve all been reposting endless tweets and pictures spreading awareness about global warming, but what are WE really doing to contribute to this?
Let’s take a look at the everyday products that we can find in our homes for example; are they recyclable? Or are they simply blocks of plastic that the Earth would be better off without?
Well, lucky for you, we’ve gathered a list of sustainable items for your guilt-free every day use.
1. Reusable Bamboo Utensils
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Did you guys know that not only are plastic utensils bad for the environement, they’re also made with a chemical called BPA, that is absolutely terrible for your health! That’s why we’re super excited to let you guys know about these 100% recyclable bamboo utensils; they’re heat resistant, lightweight and fun-sized too, so you can totally bring it with you on the go.
2. Reusable Makeup Remover Pads
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Yes, properly removing makeup is such an important step to every skincare routine, but we tend to use waaaay too much cotton pads to do this. Luckily, we found these biodegradable pads, made with bamboo fibres that you can wash over and over again. Not only will you get to save the Earth, you’ll also spend lesser over time.
3. Recycled Yoga Pants
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I think we girls can agree on how comfy and breathable yoga pants are, and it’s definitely a go-to bottom choice for your daily errands. So, to make things even better, we found this company called Yoga Democracy that make their workout gear from recycled fishing nets! Their yoga pants in particular, are durable and comes in different fun designs.
4. Ethique Beauty, Plastic-free Shampoo Bars
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Pretty sure we all notice the heavy-plastic packaging that shampoo bottles come in, and it’s a bit trickier to think of packaging alternatives for liquid products. But did you guys realise that shampoo can come in a soap-bar form too? Ethique Beauty came up with a clever way to use shampoo, and they have completely shunned plastic packaging for paper.
5. Portable Metal Straws That Can Fit Into Your Purse
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Metal straws have become a trendy straw alternative for a while now, but one of the problems people have with them, is the hassle to fit them in their bags. What makes Final Straw different from the rest, is its collapsible feature, where you can litrally shrink your straw to fit into a small case.
6. Reusable Coffee Cups
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If you don’t wanna spend a fortune on those porcelain Starbucks cups, this one’s for you. Onya’s coffee cups are made out of 100% food safe silicon, and they’re also made to barista’s standards. So expect your cups to fit snuggly in the machine of your favourite coffee shop.
7. LUSH Cosmetics
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Ahh, good ol’ Lush and their richly scented stores. Seriously, who else does a double take when they pass by a Lush store at the mall? But their unique smell isn’t the only thing that should make you want to buy their products, Lush is also well-known for their ethical, vegan, AND packaging-free product range. Just visit one of their stores and you’ll get what we mean.
8. Eco-friendly Skincare Products
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If you’re looking to invest in a good organic skin-care product, you should definitely check our Living Libations. They sell paraben-free, sulfate-free, and cruelty-free products that comes in an entirely recyclable packaging.
9. Natural Cleaning Products
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The usual cleaning products you use around the house tends to have a whole lot of environmentally harmful chemicals, and even something as small as this could contribute to climate change. But this all natural, plant-base household cleaner from Puracy get’s the job done, and does nothing to harm the Earth. Start with small changes, guys.
10. Solar-powered Phone Charger
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Did you guys ever think about how life was without our handy-dandy power banks? You don’t have to worry about saving up your phone’s battery anymore with this invention, but surprise, these battery packs are actually harmful to the envornment (as all batteries are of course). But good news, Dizaul introduced a water-proof, and shock-proof solar-powered charger that you can take on your day trips.
11. Bed Sheets Printed with Vegetable Dye
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These luxe, modern sheets sports beautiful original artwork that are designed by dipping celery stalks in low-impact dye. Coyuchi pretty much sells their beddings for about the same price point as normal bed sheets, AND they are also just as comfortable.
12. Zero-waste Eyeshadow Palette
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So, Āether Beauty created the first-ever zero-waste and entirely recyclable eyeshadow palette, that you can literally chuck into the recycling bin and know it’s going to the right place. The colours are super pigmented too, so this proves that quality is not compromised just because it’s eco-friendly.
13. Organic Q-Tips
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Raise your hands if you can’t go a day without cleaning your ears! Some may say it’s bad for you, but as much as possible, we try to opt for organic Q-tips when travelling around or even for everyday use. These Organyc Q-tips are not only eco-friendly, they’re also much sturdier than your typical cotton bud.