Goods for the home
It’s no secret that trying to make your home “go natural” can be challenging. It’s simple to get overwhelmed when trying to choose eco-friendly options that benefit both your home and the planet because there are so many products available today, from cleaning supplies to furniture. In order to help you make your life a little bit more environmentally friendly, we’ve put together this collection of green home goods.
The MK Free Board
Plastic cutting boards absorb odors and chemicals into our food, whereas wood ones cannot be cleaned in a dishwasher because they are so soiled. The innovative Free Board by Material combines wood construction with the safety of plastic to create a durable, non-toxic board. This sleek, light board is crafted from a novel plant-based material that combines 100 % biobased biopolymers with clay to create a bio-based board that is both stylish and compact. It’s soft, dishwasher-safe, and textured for handled cutting, and it’s free of PFAS, food allergens, and fossil fuels. www. materialkitchen.com
Whalebuk
When you can conceal your clutter in a cheerful, bright colored sea creature, why settle for a boring basket? The Whalebuk is made by artisans in Nepal from mulesing-free New Zealand wool, a part of European shoemaker Baabuk’s Chalet Collection, which has been B Corp-certified. A lamb’s backside is subjected to unpleasant procedures known as ulesing, which helps stop a common parasitic infection known as “flystrike.” It is easy to clean felted wool because it is colored with REACH-certified dyes and is sweet, durable, and stain resistant. Whalebuk makes cleanup fun for everyone ages thanks to its appealing shape and endearing grin. Cats adore it as well! www. www.baabuk .com
Bamboo Sheet Set
We spend a third of our lives in bed, so we might as well go to bed knowing that our sheets are environmentally friendly. For silky clean comfort that is gentle on the skin, lightweight, and naturally hypoallergenic, Vesta Sleep’s Bamboo Sheet Set is made from ultra-long pure bamboo fibers that have been FSC certified, rather than synthetic ones. And it comes from a business that is committed to reducing carbon emissions throughout its whole footprint, from its supply chain to the goods it produces. Use the Green Living Coupon Code to save 10 % on all Vesta Sleep purchases. www. vesta-sleep.com
Plantable Pencil
The Plantable Pencil appears to be a typical writing utensil at first glance. It has a 100 % natural and nontoxic graphite core and is produced by SproutWorld, a certified B Corp, using sustainably harvested wood. However, a plant-based capsule filled with seeds is concealed at its end rather than an eraser. When the pencil is very quick to use, just plant it capsule-end down for your garden, window-hanging forget-me-nots, or perhaps a Christmas tree. The labeled stub serves as a plant identification marker and each biodegradable pencil contains a single variety of flower, vegetable, or herb. www. sproutworld.com
Charlie Chair
More than 1.3 billion pounds of plastic toys are discarded annually, with an estimated 80 % going to landfills and oceans. These undesirable playthings are transformed by French company ecoBirdy into colorful furniture that is both stylish and child-friendly. The Charlie Chair is secure and safe for young children because of its curved edges, wide stance, and large seating arrangement. It’s light, secure, and simple to clean thanks to ecothylene, ecoBirdy’s patented material made from recovered post-consumer plastic. No two chairs are actually the same, thanks to its distinctive striped pattern, which was created from leftovers from the original toys. www. www.ecoBirdy .com
Powder for washing hands
Why use products that coat your clothes with harsh chemicals and artificial fragrances when you can wash them to make them clean? Just the necessary ingredients are present in this powder detergent from women-owned B Corp Meliora: an all-natural MADE SAFE-certified formula of baking soda, washing soda, and vegetable soap made with natural coconut oil. Don’t, however, let its short list of ingredients fool you. It works just like a liquid detergent. Additionally, it is certified vegan and cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny. Choose from pure essential oils like peppermint, lemon, lemon-lavender, or odorless lavender. Each item comes in a paper-and-steel canister that can be filled up with low-waste refills. www. meliorameansbetter.com
Kobble Task Light
Excellent lighting can transform a space, and California-based designer Gantri has altered how lighting is created. On demand, 3D printing is done using a specialized biodegradable polymer made of non-GMO sugarcane and free of phthalates and BPA. This eliminates the need for sizable inventories and prevents unused goods from ending up in landfills. Additionally, it gives Gantri the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of international designers, including renowned industrial designer Karim Rashid, who is globally recognized. The award-winning Kobble Task Light combines biomorphic shapes with a touch of modern fun to create a sense of harmony and energy in Rashid’s signature “blobject” style. www. gantri.com
