Kristine
If you’re committed to living an eco-friendly lifestyle, you may be concerned about the amount of plastic packaging that accompanies the products you order online. A single product can be wrapped in layers of plastic, or come in a plastic container.
According to the non-profit organization Plastic Oceans, “Packaging is the largest end-use market segment accounting for just over 40% of total plastic usage.” Not only is this unsustainable, but there are plenty of companies dedicated to reducing or completely eliminating plastic waste from their products and packaging materials.
Even now, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, zero-waste companies are still working hard to supply people with environmentally-friendly products, making it easy to go green without draining your bank account. Next time you need to stock up on skincare products, cleaning supplies, makeup, or any other items, check out these online stores first.
Dropps
The laundry pod company Dropps was founded to be an alternative to the harsh laundry detergents that are typically packaged in plastic jugs. Dropps follows a range of green practices to create and maintain their company, such as using plant-based ingredients, refusing to conduct animal testing, and using recyclable and compostable cardboard packaging to eliminate single-use plastic. They also sell dish detergent, fabric softener, laundry bags, and other items to keep your home clean and fresh!
EarthHero
EarthHero stocks a huge variety of sustainable products, ranging from clothing to pet supplies to skincare to kitchen essentials. You can browse through over 150 eco-friendly brands to find green solutions to fit your everyday needs! EathHero is also partnered with CarbonFund to offset their carbon emissions from shipping their products. EarthHero’s founder and CEO, Ryan Lewis, states, “We want to make sustainable shopping the new norm. I imagine a day when every time you want or need to buy something, it’s sustainably made.”
EcoRoots
EcoRoots stocks sustainably sourced products for your home, kitchen, bathroom, and personal hygiene. EcoRoots donates 1% of all profits to the Ocean Conservancy to help remove plastic from our oceans, and all items are shipped using recycled and reused biodegradable materials. All of the beauty supplies and personal care products are free from plastic, palm oil, and animal byproducts, and all other products featured on the site are zero-waste and vegan.
Kinder Beauty Box
If you want to treat yourself a little during this stressful time, why not sign up for a monthly subscription box that’s filled with vegan, cruelty-free, and eco-friendly makeup, skincare, and hair care products? As an additional bonus, this self-care subscription box was founded with the help of actress Evanna Lynch, who played the lovely Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films!
Wild Minimalist
This company offers free shipping on all orders in the US, and you’ll find plenty of eco-friendly, sustainable, and plastic-free products to help you work towards a zero-waste lifestyle. Some of the most popular products on the site include zero-waste kits, cleaning products, reusable bags, and plastic-free baby and childcare items. Additionally, all items are shipped in recyclable or compostable packaging!
Next time you’re browsing for something online, check for green alternatives before heading straight to Amazon. You’ll feel good about your purchase, and the planet will thank you, too!
