20 Eco-Friendly Products To Help The Environment

The Earth might be "healing itself" with the recent decrease in traffic and pollution, but the planet still needs our help. That's why we've rounded up some products that will keep lowering our carbon footprint even once we're back to our daily commutes.

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Yomious 20 Oz Water Bottle, $16.99
It’s time to say goodbye to the family of single-use plastic water bottles that live in your car or on top of your nightstand. This sleek, reusable glass water bottle comes with a bamboo lid and is available in eight different colors.

CySILI Insulated Lunch Box, $16.98
If you were (up until recently) still using paper or plastic bags to bring your lunch to school or work, now's a great time to switch to an eco-friendly alterntive. Plus, if you live in metropolitan areas such as New York City, plastic grocery bags might soon become a thing of the past. Instead, pick up this large, easy-to-clean insulated lunchbox.

Reusable Silicone Food Storage Bags, $30.99
These reusable food storage bags are a great way to cut down on single-use plastic bags. They’re also BPA-free and dishwasher-safe, which makes cleaning a breeze.

VEHHE Metal Straws, $3.99
This metal straw set comes with two straight straws and two bent straws, plus a straw-cleaning brush. These are great to take with you on the go, so you can opt out of using — and throwing away — plastic straws when paper or bamboo straws aren’t available.

Reusable Produce Bags, $21.99
If your grocery store uses plastic produce bags, these reusable mesh bags are an easy way to cut down your carbon footprint when buying fruits or vegetables at your local grocer or farmers market.

Bee’s Wrap, $16
Bee’s Wrap is a biodegradable, reusable food wrap made using organic cotton that has been infused with sustainably harvested beeswax, jojoba oil and tree resin to achieve a hold that lasts for up to one year. It works by using the heat from your hands to warm up the beeswax, which creates a seal after it cools.

Pets N Bags Dog Poop Bags, $18.99
While you might not think your pup has a big carbon footprint, those single-use poop bags really add up. These biodegradable bags by Pets N Bags are an easy swap, as their compact roll size fits into most standard leash dispensers.

Compostable Bamboo Dinner Napkins, $26.99
These compostable bamboo dinner napkins are perfect for when you just don’t want to wash a hand towel. They’re also an excellent swap for regular, bleached napkins, which aren’t great for the compost pile.

Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent Packs, $20.99
These hypoallergenic laundry pods are made almost entirely from plant-based ingredients and work well for people with sensitive skin, due to the lack of fragrances, dyes and artificial brighteners.

Green Atmos Reusable Shopping Bags (20-Pack), $32.99
Shopping at the grocery store usually leaves you with a handful of plastic bags, which either end up in the garbage or stuffed into a different plastic bag full of other plastic bags — either way, not great for the planet. Instead, try picking up this 20-pack of reusable totes made with natural and unbleached cotton fabric for your next trip to the store.

House Again 2 Pack Tea Ball Infuser, $11.99
Attention tea drinkers: Although you might not realize it, all of those single-use tea bags certainly add up when it comes to your carbon footprint. That’s why you should consider picking up this tea ball infuser for loose-leaf tea. Plus, any serious tea drinker will tell you loose-leaf tastes better.

Cennsa Wooden Silverware Set, $11.98
This wooden utensil set is great for on-the-go environmentalism, and it beats flimsy plastic sporks every time. It comes with everything a hungry traveler could possibly need: a fork, a knife, a spoon, chopsticks, a straw and a cleaning brush.

Method Dryer Sheets, $4.99
These dryer sheets by Method are compostable, so you no longer have to feel bad about soft and fresh-smelling fabrics — not that anyone ever has.

Hippo Sak Tall Kitchen Bags with Handles, $13.49
An easy way to cut down on your plastics consumption and lighten your carbon footprint is to switch to these plant-based garbage bags. These Hippo Sak trash bags are made using sugar cane, making them 100 percent recyclable.

Puracy Dish Soap, $14.99
Instead of buying a new bottle of dish soap every time you run out, wouldn’t it be great if you could just get refills? Well, now you can, with this green tea and lime dish soap by Puracy. It’s also naturally derived, made in the USA, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, vegan, gluten-free, biodegradable and certified cruelty-free.

Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel Compost Bin, $24.95
Composting is one of the best things you can do for the environment. This unit comes with a charcoal filter that traps and controls odors naturally in the bin. And even if you don’t have a garden, you can usually drop off your compost at your local recycling center or farmers market. Not sure what you can throw into the bucket? No problem. Just remember: “If it grows, it goes.”

Rupert and Jeoffrey's Trading Co. Coffee Filters, $11.99
These compostable coffee filters are an easy swap for the environmentally conscious coffee drinker. After you finish your pour-over or drip, just pop the whole thing — grounds and all — into your compost bucket.

Skoy Scrub Reusable Sponge, $6.99
These dishwasher-safe scrubbing pads are long-lasting and easy to clean. Plus, their fun designs and colors might help you convince your kids to help out with dishes — though we’re not promising anything.

Vibrant All in ONE Travel Mug, $24.95
This insulated hot-and-cold water bottle is a great alternative to throwaway coffee or tea cups. Additionally, this model features a built-in tea infuser, which can be used for loose-leaf teas, fruits and herbs.

Compostable Plant-Based Clear Cold Cup, $10.64
Compostable cups are great for everyday use in the home or office, and are also great for hosting parties or picnics once we can return to social gathering. This 50-pack is also BPA-free and BPI-certified.

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