Bathroom
Item | Materials | Available At |
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Toothbrush | Bamboo & Castor Bean Oil | |
Toothpaste | Zero preservatives, SLS, sodium saccharin, artificial colors, or nanoparticles. Packaging made from paper, corn starch, glass , aluminum. | |
Dental Floss | 100% plastic-free packaging and fully biodegradable floss | |
Dental Floss Holder | Stainless Steel | |
Soap | Handmade in NYC 1.7oz size is compact for travel | |
Back Scrubber | Sisal | |
Shampoo | Plastic & synthetic preservative-free | |
Conditioner | Plastic & synthetic preservative-free | The shampoo brands above also offer conditioner |
Shaving "Cream" | Made with organic coconut oil, avocado oil, citrus essential oils (lemon & lime). | |
Toilet Paper | 100% FSC-Certified, unbleached bamboo | |
Deodorant | ||
Lotion | Plastic-free packaging & PETA certified vegan Portable and Compact. Great for Traveling. (Avoid Excess Heat). Recyclable and/or Compostable Cardboard Tube | |
Sunscreen | Clean natural/organic ingredients in a recyclable tin | |
Hair Brush (large paddle style) | Bamboo | |
Comb | Pear wood | |
Mini-comb | Bamboo | |
Breath Freshener | Glass bottle Aluminum lid Metal Tin | |
Tissues | Cotton or Linen Bamboo Cotton & Silicone Delivered in 100% plastic-free packaging. | |
Breath Freshener | Glass bottle Aluminum lid Metal Tin | |
Tissues | Made with responsibly-sourced, FSC-certified bamboo.Delivered in 100% plastic-free packaging. | |
Lip Balm | Wildcrafted candelilla wax (plant wax), organic cocoa butter natural oils and leaves, vanillin. Packaged in paperboard. |
Feminine Care
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Period Underwear (washable) | Outer: 95% Viscose / 5% Elastane (*Viscose is made from bamboo cellulose) Gusset: Top Layer: 100% Merino Wool Bottom Layer: 100% Polyester Excludes Trims | |
Period Pads and Underwear (washable) | Top layer: Organic Cotton Middle layer: Hemp Fleece Bottom layer: PUL OEKO-TEX® certified undyed linen topper, nylon barrier, double copper-silver snaps for adjustable fit... |
Kitchen
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Bulk Food Jars | Glass. Use to store bulk foods like oatmeal, granola, trail mix, rice, lentils, peas etc. Save big on those grocery bills, and skip the plastic by buying from bulk bins using your own bulk food mini-bags. | |
Liners for Trash/Compost/Recycling Bins | Certified compostable and biodegradeable. Many of their products are made in the U.S.A. | |
Dish Soap Block -for handwashing dishes | Made by No Tox Life with biodegradable, vegan ingredients. Phosphate-free. Sulfate-free. Paraben-free. Fragrance-free. Gluten-free. Cruelty-free. Septic safe. Made without palm oil. | |
Dish brushes: - for plates, pans & utensils - for bottles & glasses | Bamboo and medium weight agave fiber bristles | |
Dish Towels | Any Dish Towel Made of Cotton or Linen | Cotton or Linen |
Dishwasher Soap Powder | Cardboard with metal spout Bio enzyme, free and clear, fragrance-free | |
Freezer Packs for -lunchboxes -coolers -first aid | Made from food-grade stainless steel and filled with non-toxic cooling gel. BPA free. | |
Appliances end-of-life |
Laundry
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Dryer Balls | These balls are an all-natural and organic fabric softener handmade from 100% premium New Zealand wool. They replace single-use chemically treated plastic dryer sheets and fabric softeners that contain harmful chemicals, are fully reusable for over 1000 loads, and reduce drying time by up to 40%. | |
Drying Rack | Available at the hardware store. For larger sizes see Pennsylvania Woodworks This is random TEXT to be removed | Wood |
Bleach/Stain Remover | Recognized as one of the most ecological bleaches available, second only to the natural bleaching effect of sunshine, this product ensures your clothes and household fabrics receive gentle yet thorough care.Ideal for tackling stubborn stains, Ecover Laundry Bleach can be used as a pre-soak treatment or as a mild bleach for various cleaning tasks around the home. | |
Soap - laundry washing machine | Powder: Black Kettle Soap Company, Ingredients Matter Sheets: Clean People | Made in NY State. Vegan, biodegradeable, phosphate and sulphate free, scented with essential oil. See Press Release (9/24) about recent legistlation banning carcinogens commonly used in the multi-billion dollar detergent industry, and Public Health Statement about 1,4-dioxane. |
Wool Care Soap | Lanolin & natural oils. Compostable & biodegradeable packaging. |
Cleaning Closet
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Rags | Cotton | |
Cleaners | No harsh chemicals, Feldspar, Sodium Bicarbonate Add a capful of vinegar to mopping water, wash windows, general cleaning paste. Great recipes are available online. | |
Mop | Cotton and wood/metal Lamb's wool and wood | |
Broom | Home Depot: Floor Brush Head | Tampico Fiber Wood |
Bedroom
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Sheets | Etsy - because they can be packaged and shipped plastic-free. Write this in the notes if it's not clearly stated on the storefront. | Cotton year-round, linen for summer, cotton flannel for winter |
Blanket | poyetmotte - wool, made in France woolroom - wool, made in the UK Cuddledown - cotton, offers a variety of styles OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100. Portugal. | Wool Cotton |
Pillows | Buckwheat pillows, millet pillows and more | |
Mattress | GOTS, GOLS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and Eco Institut certified. |
Trip to the Market
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Reusable Produce Mini-Bags | Store these mini-bags within your primary shopping bag, enabling your grocery trip to be zero-waste every time! | Organic cotton |
Shopping bag or basket made from natural material | Any brand, most of us already have so many at home. | Cotton, burlap, wicker, wood, metal or other natural material |
Freezer Packs for -lunchboxes -coolers -first aid | Made from food-grade stainless steel and filled with non-toxic cooling gel. BPA free. | |
Cooler to take refrigerated/frozen items | Any brand you have at home. | Say no to plastic bags offered at some fish/meat counters. Good shops wrap fish/meat in waxed paper only i.e. no plastic bag needed. |
Outing
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Hair Brush (Mini) | Bamboo/Wood/Natural Rubber | |
Sunscreen | Clean natural/organic ingredients in a recyclable tin | |
Comb | Pear wood | |
Mini-comb | Bamboo | |
Breath Freshener | Glass bottle Aluminum lid Metal Tin | |
Tissues | Cotton or Linen Bamboo Cotton & Silicone Delivered in 100% plastic-free packaging. | |
Lip Balm | Wildcrafted candelilla wax (plant wax), organic cocoa butter natural oils and leaves, vanillin. Packaged in paperboard. | |
Hat | 100% cotton Hats guaranteed for life | |
Silverware | Any cutlery that you have at home. Full Windsor - magnetic cutlery - family and friends set: 5 of each (forks, knives, spoons) Laguiole - folding cutlery - personal sized set | To avoid taking plastic cutlery. |
Freezer Packs for -lunchboxes -coolers -first aid | Made from food-grade stainless steel and filled with non-toxic cooling gel. BPA free. | |
Rain Jacket | Polarn O. Pyret + PO.P Second Hand: hand/mail in your quality pre-loved items from any brand to be sold on consignment in exchange for PO.P store credit. | -Waxed organic cotton canvas with organic cotton insulation -Oilcloth -Rubberized cotton |
Fjallraven - offers the Pre-Loved program-- buy used, and sell no longer needed Fjallraven items! Outdoor School Shop - new and used raingear. | These days waterproof raincoats are most often made using some amount of synthetic fibers. Look for the smallest percentage and keep in mind: | |
-TPU is biodergradeable -Cotton/natural fiber lining is a plus. -Made without PFAS is a plus. | ||
Hand wipes/ Sanitizer | As a workaround (in the absence of a handwashing sink): 2 oz frosted glass pump bottles. Refill as needed from a 1 gallon bottle using a small funnel. | No eco-friendly travel size product available. Made of glass and plastic. Wipes are a synthetic product and not eco-friendly. |
Food containers | Made of food grade 304 and 430 stainless steel and LFGB silicone. | |
Bug cream | Free of synthetic chemicals, in a tin |
Entertaining
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Air Freshener | ||
Extra cups | Aluminum |
Pest Management
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General Guide | Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP) | |
Mosquito Control using Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis), a naturally-occurring soil borne bacteria. | Summit Chemical Company |
Surface renewal
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Wood - refinish and renewal of cutting boards, wooden models, jewelry boxes. ornaments, floors and more Wicker - refinish planters, furniture & more | 100% Pure Tung Oil |