Each passing year, we seem to realize just how important Earth Day is. It's a great reminder that we need to care for our planet to help preserve all that it has to offer for future generations. But sometimes, we find that we're ill-equipped to do so. Luckily, there are so many amazing modern-day products that can help us achieve the ultimate eco-friendly homes.
Having an eco-friendly home isn't just a new-age trend. It's truly important for so many reasons. It can help keep us healthy and help us reduce how much waste we produce in a big way. It can also ensure the products we're using are sustainable. And it can teach our kids important values, too, so that when they're grown, being eco-friendly is an ingrained habit, rather than a passing trend.
Here at eight amazing products that will help your home be as eco-friendly as possible this Earth Day.
1. Corkcicle Drinkware
Corkcicle is an amazing eco-friendly brand — not only because it produces sustainable products but because it believes in giving back. This amazing drinkware company donates a portion of its proceeds to bring clean water to people in need. Plus, the canteens are super cute and functional.
2. A Mortar and Pestle Set From Etsy
If you don't have one of these amazing products, now is the time to buy! Not only do they look super adorable in your kitchen, they are great for both mixing and serving. They are handcrafted from recycled wood and are useful for making things like guacamole, crushing spices, and concocting amazing sauces.
3. A Stunning Outdoor Daybed From Arhaus
It's the perfect time of year to upgrade your outdoor furniture. Luckily, you can do so with the Earth in mind. Arhaus is a really amazing company that specializes in sustainably sourced furniture. Right now, it has a partnership with American Forests, an organization dedicated to expanding canopy cover and access to green space in cities across the country, with plans to plant 50,000 trees across the US. This daybed looks so comfortable you could hang out on it all day, and right now, it's just a fraction of the original price.
4. Dryer Balls From Food52
If you aren't in on the dryer ball trend, get there! These amazing inventions help cut down on the time your clothes spend in the dryer. That means less energy your home is expending! They also leave clothes super fresh without using dryer sheets. It's really a win-win. You can snag a pack of five at Food52 for $36.
5. Reusable Produce Tote Bags
Skipping plastic bags at the grocery store is a no-brainer. But it makes shopping for produce tough. You don't want your apples and avocados touching all your other products. But these reusable produce bags from Grove can help! They're organic mesh cotton and come in many sizes. Now you can keep your produce safe and cut down on your plastic use.
6. A Set of Bamboo Toothbrushes
These bamboo toothbrushes are simply stellar. And while you can find these products in so many stores, this one uses zero-waste packaging. They're biodegradable and totally eco-friendly!
7. Reusable Food Storage Bags
Why aren't you using reusable food storage bags yet? Not only are they amazing at helping to save our beloved planet, they also help your food last longer! You will save so much money by using these little baggies, and you don't have to throw them away with every use. Grab a three-pack from Zero Waste Outlet.
8. An Eco-Conscious Dish Brush
These dish brushes are amazing. Not only do they work great, you also don't have to use a ton of soap and water. This one dries quickly and will outlast just about every sponge you've ever owned by a decade.