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Below are collections of green products and apps you can purchase or use that will either do less harm to the planet or help us restore it to a better place. Note that some of these links may be affiliate links that may give me a small amount of income but will never cost you more.
Energy
Smart Outlet recommendation
Smart Energy Saving Power Strip recommendation
Solar Panels:
Jackery Solar Panel and Jackery Battery (These will take a bit more effort to make work for you but are cheaper).
Insulation Tools:
Green Banking
To see if your bank is funding oil and gas companies go to bank.green and type in your bank’s name.
Climate friendly banks: Aspiration & Climate First Bank - They are all the things I look for when trying to make recommendations for you. 1% for the planet, BCorp (pending), and more.
Find a list of ethical banks in your country: https://bank.green/sustainable-ethical-banks or https://bankforgood.org/search/ to find banks that fit your more specific values, not just environmental ones, but you can also tailor to who owns them, what they are focused on and what certifications they have.
What's next - Your forest green link to do more in improving the planet and its people.
Plastic Waste
Grocery themed:
Chewing gum with no plastic in it
Food Huggers - ways to save food without using plastic bags or plastic wrap.
Kitchen themed:
Reusable straws options
Bar soap - specifically this Rainbow BTC Donation Bar Soap that donates 20% of their proceeds towards LGBTQ youth who have been kicked out of their home
Silicone Suction Lids - great for A LOT of things but especially for removing all plastic wrap/cling wrap from your kitchen
Bathroom Themed:
A sustainable Toilet Brush with a replaceable head.
CashWalk app to earn you money while getting in more steps.
Toothpaste Tablet options:
Albatross Safety Razor & Razor Blade Refills
Laundry Themed:
Travel
CashWalk - An app that will pay you coins for walking that you can exchange for gift cards.
Heating
Water heater pipe insulation - make sure to choose the right size for your pipes
Great companies to check out
Who Gives a Crap - half of their profits go towards creating toilets towards the 2.5 billion people currently lacking them.
Patagonia - Crown jewel of eco friendly and sustainable in almost every way. They even have labels on some of their clothes telling you not to buy them as that is the more sustainable choice.
Warby Parker, TOMS (20% off) and Bombas Socks (20% off) - all have a buy one give one project so when you buy high quality, sustainable products from them they will give a duplicate pair to someone in need.
Sabai Design - Sustainable Furniture
Ethique - Ethique is a company that is good for the planet because they are a sustainable, zero-waste beauty brand. They use ethically sourced, natural ingredients in their products and package them in compostable materials. Ethique's products are also cruelty-free and vegan, and they have eliminated the need for plastic packaging in the beauty industry, reducing waste and pollution. By choosing Ethique, consumers can support a company that is committed to reducing their environmental impact and promoting a more sustainable future.
TenTree - Tentree is a sustainable clothing company that is good for the planet. They use eco-friendly materials like organic cotton, recycled polyester, and Tencel in their products, which reduces the environmental impact of traditional clothing production. For every item purchased, Tentree plants ten trees, contributing to reforestation efforts and helping to combat climate change. Tentree is also committed to ethical and fair labor practices, ensuring that workers are paid fairly and working in safe conditions. Their packaging is made from recycled materials and is compostable, reducing waste and pollution. By choosing Tentree, consumers can support a company that is dedicated to sustainability, reforestation, and ethical practices.
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