Reusable Bags

Which is better for the environment – paper or plastic bags? The answer is really “neither”. See our Say “No” To Paper AND Plastic! page for more information on both kinds of bags, and browse below to see a better option: reusable grocery bags. Save the energy spent in production, the waste in disposal, the toxins released during both, and the animals killed from pollution by carrying your own bag to the store.

Reusable Bottles

Plastic bottles are bad for the earth and for your body: There are 60 billion single serving plastic bottles produced every year, and 80% of those are not recycled. Reusable plastic bottles have been linked with BPA, an endocrine disruptor that mimics estrogen. See our facts on water bottles for more info, and buy a SIGG bottle for peace of mind.

Lunch on the Go

In addition to bringing your own water bottle, you can also reduce our petroleum dependency and its related environmental issues by eliminating plastic baggies with food kozies; avoid the problems of lead in vinyl lunchboxes with Bazura Bags and Cool Totes; and avoid brown paper bags with canvas lunch bags. Read on!

Cleaning Supplies

Our bodies and the environment are under constant bombardment from toxic chemicals. When choosing cleaning supplies, you can make a big difference in your health and in the health of the planet. Here are some things to keep in mind:

Biodegradability - Look for products that readily and fully biodegrade in hours/days vs. months/years.
Sustainable ingredients - Choose products made with renewable resources, not scarce ones
Safety - Demand products that are petroleum-free, ammonia-free, chlorine-free, phosphate-free, alcohol-free, synthetic perfume-free, and dye-free. They work just as well, but are healthier for you and for the environment.

Around the House

Everyday items that add fun and sustainability to your world...