Want to switch to a sustainable lifestyle but don’t know where to start (or too lazy to)? You don’t have to cut off all your electricity and live on rainwater to save the Earth. God knows you and me both can’t last a day without a phone and a microwave (a Godsend). It can be hard to be eco-conscious when you’re on the go; disposable stuff is easy to throw away. So easy that we throw away 1,825 pounds of it every year! Where does one even begin living a more environmentally friendly life?
Don’t worry, my friend. We’ll take it slow. More and more companies are making it easier for us to make the switch by creating recyclable, reusable, and eco-friendly products that do just what regular products do, and sometimes even better. Take a peek at some of these eco products for any occasion, whether you’re at home, in the office, or in outer space.
Pela Compostable Phone Case
Trash saved: 1 pound of plastic
R.I.P. to all the plastic phone cases of ‘new phone releases’ past. They’re probably sitting in a landfill somewhere looking exactly as they did when they left you. Reduce your carbon footprint and guilty conscience with Pela! What’s revolutionary about Pela is that their phone cases are made from compostable flax straw that has natural shock absorption. Yes, feel free to breathe a sigh of relief. It’s also free from BPA, lead, cadmium, and phthalates. Same quality as an Otterbox case, but cheaper and better for you and the environment!
Corkcicle Star Wars Reusable Canteen
Trash saved: 77 pounds of plastic bottles
I didn’t have to pick the Star Wars one. But I did. You’re welcome. You’re welcome again because the insulating force is strong with this one. It stays hot for 12 hours and keeps cool for 25 hours. This is the Corkcicle Star Wars Reusable Canteen that can literally last you the whole day when you’re out saving the galaxy.
For more details, check out this 5 Coffee Mug Warmers That’ll Last You the Whole Day
BioGo Reusable Coffee Cup
Trash saved: 8.22 pounds of paper cups
For an entirely environmental choice, try the BioGo cup. This one is made completely from recycled rice husk fibre, which is commonly an agricultural waste product. At 6 ounces, it’s also half the weight of a regular tumbler, which makes it easy to carry around. Give it a Go!
ChewTab Toothpaste Tablets
Trash saved: 1.3 tubes of toothpaste
When you’re busy running around getting things done, you can’t be bothered with bringing a whole tube of toothpaste. It’s equally frustrating when you run out of the travel-size ones! That’s why: toothpaste tablets. Because they’re packed as dry tablets, they’re convenient for travel and easy to use, just chew the tablet and brush the germs away!
For more details, check out this Sustainable Self-Care Products You AND the Earth Will Love.
Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook
Trash saved: 25 pounds of office papers
Okay, eco-warrior. This one’s a game-changer. On average, you are saving 25 pounds (that’s as heavy as a two-year old baby!) of paper per year by switching to Rocketbook. What’s unique about Rocketbook is that it’s also a Smart Notebook. You can connect it via the Rocketbook app and save your notes digitally in the cloud foreverrr. To reuse, simply wipe it clean with water and a cloth.
If you are interested in learning more about it, you can read more here in our Best Smart Pens; Livescribe, Rocketbook, etc.
ORRA Recycled Backpack
Trash saved: 27 plastic bottles
Meet the most stylish and down-to-Earth backpack on the market. Made from recycled plastic bottles and algae from polluted waterways, the ORRA Eco Travel Backpack turns trash into functional art. With enough space to hold a 16-inch computer, all your charging wires, 2 travel mugs, and all your other travel gear, it’s the one bag you’ll want to bring everywhere you go.
In Conclusion, TLDR
So there we have it. Making the switch really isn’t as drastic as we make it out to be once we start. But here’s the clincher. Do, or do not. There is no try. You just gotta go for it and find out for yourself how easy it is. Just using one of these products (or reusing what you already have) is a start to a cleaner, more beautiful planet.
