In Honor Of Earth Day, Here Are 22 Eco-Friendly (And Super Stylish) Home Items
It's so important now more than ever to be environmentally conscious and mindful of how we treat our planet. But how can you incorporate this into making your home beautiful? With so many brands out there offering a variety of eco-friendly home products, you'll never have trouble creating a "green" home you can be proud of. From disposable palm leaf bowls to a sparkling water carbonator, here are our top picks for products to make your space more environmentally sustainable.
1. Coyuchi Cirrus Supersoft Organic Cotton Throw, $148
Coyuchi
Yes, 100% organic Turkish cotton that you can feel good about snuggling up under.
2. Food52 Five Two Silicone Straws, $25
Food52
These are bendable, eco-friendly, and perfectly portable.
3. Naturally Chic Round Disposable Palm Leaf Bowls, $17.95
Amazon
Unlike paper or bamboo plates, these aren't harvested but collected from naturally fallen palm leaves in southern India. And while they are disposable, they're sturdy enough to last through a few meals.
4. Dot and Army Reusable Pot Scrubbers (set of five), $32
Food52
Steel wool may be your saving grace when elbow deep in dirty dishes, but when not in use, it can get pretty grimy. These are made of nylon so they're not only great for scrubbing, but you can also toss 'em into the wash and use them again and again.
5. Blueland The Clean Suite, $83
Blueland
Upgrade your cleaning routine with Blueland's The Clean Suite, a set of chic refillable containers and plastic-free refills for laundry detergent, hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, and three cleaners.
6. Bamboozle Bamboo Compost Bin, $40
Food52
These sleek compost bins are made with biodegradable and durable bamboo fibers and come equipped with a carbon filter to keep odors at bay.
7. Alen BreatheSmart Flex Air Purifier, $249.93
Amazon
Developed from the brilliant minds of NASA airflow engineers, this purifier cleans 700 square feet every 30 minutes to provide a big impact with a small footprint.
8. Package-Free To-Go Ware Reusable Bamboo Cutlery Set, $14.95
Package Free
Forever bid single-use plastic cutlery adieu.
9. Home-it Bamboo Clothes Drying Rack, $41.99
Amazon
Now that the temperature's on the rise for summer, cut down your dryer usage by hang-drying some of your more delicate pieces. Bonus points for using an easily renewable material like bamboo.
10. Aarke Sleek Sparkling Water Carbonator, $219.95
aarke water carbonator
Ditch disposable plastic bottles and have fresh bubbly water on tap at all times? Sounds like a win-win to us.
11. Kitchen+Home Bamboo Towels, $8.99
Amazon
Made out of bamboo, these are more durable and more absorbent than regular paper towels, machine washable, and reusable up to 120 times before discarding — meaning one roll replaces 60 conventional paper towel rolls.
12. The Citizenry Anik Recycled Rug, starting at $425
The Citizenry
Handwoven by artisans in India, the Anik indoor/outdoor rug is created with yarn made from recycled plastic bottles.
Material
The reBoard by Material is an eco-friendly cutting board made with recycled plastic and renewable sugarcane.
14. The Sill Snake Plant Laurentii, $60
The Sill
This plant is known for its tough-as-nails life expectancy (read: hard to kill), but it's also pegged as one of the top plants for air purification, so you can breathe even easier knowing it won't die immediately upon purchase.
15. Amir Solar Powered Copper Wire Fairy Lights, $8.99
Amazon
Add a warm glow to your backyard without worrying about stretching extension cords to your nearest outlet with solar-powered twinkle lights.
16. Bentgo Original Grey All-in-One Lunch Box, $14.99
Crate and Barrel
This stackable and reusable lunch box beats single-use containers and comes with its own cutlery.
17. Siblings DIY Candle Kit, $24
Siblings
Give your old candle jars new life with a Siblings candle kit. Each kit features an eco-friendly wax blend made with 100% natural coconut and soy and phthalate-free premium fragrances, a lead-free cotton wick, and a wooden wick holder. The end product makes a 10-ounce candle with a burn time of about 60 hours.
18. Stasher Reusable Silicone Bag Bundle, $61.99
Stasher
Store your snacks in style with Stasher's reusable silicone bags. And if you shop from the brand's colorful lineup of sustainable storage during Earth Month, a portion of sales will go to the Surfrider Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving oceans and beaches.
19. ēdn Indoor SmallGarden, $200
West Elm
Flex your green thumb and bring nature indoors with the wifi-powered SmallGarden. Through an app, you can set up a lighting schedule, receive alerts, and get tips on how to set your indoor garden up for success.
20. Ettitude Signature Sateen Sheet Set, starting at $138
Ettitude
Get a good night's sleep with this super soft and cooling bedding made with 100% organic bamboo.
21. Abeego Beeswax Food Wrap, $18
Package Free
Ditch the plastic wrap once and for all and go for this sustainable option instead.
22. Water Hyacinth Placemats (set of four), $24.99
Amazon
Handcrafted from eco-friendly water hyacinth plants and perfect for dressing up your dinner table.