Earth Day arrived quietly this year—did you almost miss it? There is, after all, a lot going on in the world, and it may be hard to find the energy to care about sustainability when a global pandemic is dominating our collective attention. But today is a good reminder that being thoughtful about how we consume is as important as ever. Now is the time tosupport independent businessesthat have been hit hard byCOVID-19—especially those on a relentless pursuit to make the world a better place.
For the environment, the impacts of a global shutdown have cut both ways. Pollution has seen a decrease and emissions have been reduced in many big cities as planes stay grounded and cars parked. On the other hand, consumption is up—and an uptick in online shopping is contributing to an increase in excess packaging.
We can, however, make incremental changes to our shopping habits—say, switching from plastic wrap to beeswax wrap—to help minimize waste. And, with all this extra time, maybe this is the moment to eschew bagged carrots and realize that balcony container garden of your dreams.
Whether you’re looking for sustainablehome office solutions、道德家常便服或清洁舒适的食物,我们网上e got you covered. To help you shop more sustainably on this 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, we’ve handpicked 50 good-for-you—and good-for-the-earth—products from independent business owners everywhere.
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Sustainable tech
Get a glimpse of a more eco-friendly future with innovative gadgets powered by the sun or made from recycled materials.
1. Limited editionBee AirPods and phone casesin honey by Pela Case
Bonus: 5% of the sale price supports causes like Save the Whales Coalition
2.RIVER solar generatorby EcoFlow
3.SunLight portable solar lightby BioLite
4.Handcrafted wood laptop standby Oakywood
5.Wireless chargermade with hemp and recycled plastic by Nimble
Bonus: shipped in biodegradable, plastic-free packaging
Ethical fashion
Style for staying home, picked from brands with a thoughtful, transparent supply chain.
6.The Pocket Classic crew teein penny by Franc
7.Black Tulip teeby Free Label
8.回收cotton long shortsin stone by Pangaia
9.Cotton structured mini dressin gold medal by Hoibo
10.The Wanderer wide-leg slacksin hemp organic cotton by Uniform
Good for pets, good for the earth
Keep Rufus entertained while you (try to) work from home, with recycled and upcycled dog toys and treats.
11.Hemp and cork dog leashby Wigglywoos
12. RecycledTug and Toss dog rope toyby Harry Barker
13.Beco Family George the Giraffe recycled dog toyfrom Chopper & Otis
14.Upcycled dog treatsmade from food rescued from agricultural and production waste streams by Shameless Pets
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Gardens and the great outdoors
Turn your backyard into a staycation oasis—and a bountiful food source—with smart green goods for the outdoors.
15.Self-watering microgreen grow kitby Orta Kitchen Gardens
16.Portable campfiremade with recycled soy wax by Radiate
17.Outdoor loveseat setmade with recycled ocean plastic by Yardbird
18.Organic Pizza Garden Collectionby The Living Seed Company
19.Beehive kitsby BackYardHive
Kind foods
Organic, fair trade, or solar-grown—sure, they’re good for you, but they’re also delicious.
20. Organic and fair tradePeanut Butter Pitbull酒吧的救援巧克力
Bonus: 100% of profits support animal rescue
21.Organic Mayan Magic espressocoffee beans by Higher Grounds
22.Upcycled vegetable Pulp Chipsin jalapeño lime by Pulp Pantry
23.Solar-roasted coffee beansby Fluid
24.Salted caramel plant powered energy ballsby Little Tucker
Low-impact (on the earth) fitness gear
Stay inside, but don’t stay still. Up your at-home fitness game with sportswear and yoga gear constructed with recycled or renewable materials.
25.Sustainable sneakersby Norm
26. Biodegradable rubbereKO yoga matby Manduka
27.Performance wearmade from recycled coffee grounds by Five12
Clean beauty and personal care
Take care of your skin—and the planet—with products made from organic and naturally derived ingredients.
28.Plum beauty oilby Le Prunier
29.Bamboo and organic cotton pads and tamponsbyTsuno
Bonus: each box sold helps fund girls’ education
30. Naturally derivedred clay facial mask stickby Found
31.Bamboo toothbrushwith plastic-free packaging by VirtueBrush
32. Clean and cruelty freeAll-Over concealer stickby p/y/t Beauty
33.Juniper and Birch soapbyBoreal Folk
A sustainable kitchen
Ditch disposables in favor of reusables or upgrade dinnerware to recycled—and seriously cute—alternatives.
34.Flora & Fauna drinking glass setmade from recycled bottles byGreen Glass
35.Durable kids’ dinnerwaremade from recycled bottles by Re-Play
36.Family pack of four bowls handcrafted from coconut shellsby Coconut Bowls
37.Collapsible drinking strawsbyFinal Straw
38.Reusable produce bagsby Flip & Tumble
Compassion for animals
Buy critter-friendly goods from brands that give back.
39. A symbolicmoose adoptionby WWF
40.Merchto support the dog rescue efforts of Justice Rescue
41. Piggy pin to support食草英亩, an animal sanctuary operated byHerbivorous Butcher
Eco-minded accessories
Treat yourself (if not now, when?) with little extras made from materials diverted from landfills.
42. Recycled and fair tradeembroidered zipper pouchby Rice Love
43.Vera net socksin recycled polyamide by Swedish Stockings
Bonus:send in your old socksfor recycling and get 10% off
44.回收firehose walletsby回收Firefighter
45. Reusabletote and backpack comboin forest green by Notabag
46.Sustainable eyewearby Dick Moby
Natural creativity
We can’t guarantee you’ll get a day off, but these kindly made craft supplies and exploration kits might buy you a few moments of kid-free silence.
47.Bike Basket Jumbo Journalmade from post-consumer recycled paper by EcoJot
48. Set of sixBeeswax and soy chick crayonsby A Toy Garden
49.Mineral face paintby Natural Art Supplies
50.The Forest School Den Kitfor outdoor discovery from Conscious Craft
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Illustration by Amanda Berglund