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7 eco-friendly products that help support the environment

May 20, 2019 14 Comments

If I’m being honest, I’ve been feeling a bit bummed out by the news lately. There are a lot of news stories that make me sad, but the ones that make me feel the most helpless are the ones about our planet. Global warming is real and the fact that we as a society aren’t taking greater strides to curb carbon emissions really worries me about our future.

Instead of just throwing up my hands, I’ve been trying to focus on what I personally can do to make a difference. It all boils down to our favorite 90’s saying: reduce, reuse, recycle. I’m buying less, finding ways to repurpose what I have, and making sure to recycle everything I can. And I’m also using my purchasing power to support eco-friendly brands and products. Here are seven products that can help you live a little greener each and every day.

7 purchases that help support the environment - Her Heartland Soul

7 eco-friendly products

  1. Re-usable water bottles – Josh and I have stopped buying plastic water bottles in favor of drinking from the tap and refilling reusable water bottles. I love Swell water bottles and the fun patterns and colors they come in. They also keep my drinks cold and fit well in my hand. 
  2. Glass food containers – I cringe when I think about how many plastic bags and containers I used to bring to school and work. I’ve switched over to glass food containers and can’t be happier. It’s better for me and better for the environment. This set is great quality and super affordable on Amazon.
  3. Re-usable batteries – This choice is both good for the planet and your wallet! Plus, by having rechargeable batteries on hand you won’t have to run to the store every time you find yourself needing a battery.
  4. Eco-friendly makeup – I could dedicate a whole post to makeup that is good for you, good for animals, and good for the planet, but today let’s focus on the planet. These are quality makeup brushes that are also made out of recycled materials. I am a fan.
  5. Cloth shopping bags – There really is no use or excuse for using plastic shopping bags anymore. Cloth shopping bags are incredibly durable and cost as little as 50 cents. We take reusable shopping bags to the grocery store each week. I love this bag and the fact that it supports sustainability and ending hunger.
  6. Clothes made from recycled materials – Did you know Adidas has an entire line of products made from recycled plastics? It’s called Parley and it is super freaking cute. They have clothes, shoes, and accessories. I love that I can buy something new that’s made of repurposed materials.
  7. At home coffee bar – Josh and I have kissed our Keurig goodbye. It was littering our trash with K-Cups that I just didn’t feel good about. We replaced it with a full-service coffee bar that makes everything from cups of regular coffee to lattes from the comfort of our kitchen. 
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Questions of the Day: Do you care about reducing your carbon footprint? What eco-friendly products do you like to buy?

Thanks to adidas for sponsoring this post! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Comments

  1. Guy says

    May 21, 2019 at 8:06 am

    Hi Erin,

    I like buying eco friendly products. It helps me feel that I am doing my part for nature.

    Reply
  2. Lanae Bond says

    May 21, 2019 at 11:33 am

    Thanks for sharing! These products will not only help the environment but will benefit our health.

    Reply
  3. Mariah says

    May 21, 2019 at 1:35 pm

    I love my swell bottle! I take it with me everywhere!

    Reply
  4. Lisa Favre says

    May 22, 2019 at 6:30 am

    I absolutely love the cloth shopping bag you featured. It is so darn cute and making me want to get one immediately!

    Reply
  5. Madi Rowan says

    May 22, 2019 at 6:51 am

    I love that woman on a mission bag! I try my best to do my part to reduce my carbon footprint! I recently switched over to using a menstrual cup because of how many feminine hygiene products end up in landfills!

    Reply
  6. Betsy says

    May 22, 2019 at 9:28 am

    I love these ideas! Thanks so much.

    Reply
  7. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    May 22, 2019 at 10:14 am

    My family makes it a point to reduce waste so we always have reusable cloth shopping bags in the car. Reusable water bottles and glass food containers are what we use for packing lunch and drinks. I would want to look into those clothes made my Adidas out of recycled materials.

    Reply
  8. Emman Damian says

    May 22, 2019 at 10:44 am

    I love eco bags as they are re-usable and so nice! You can also personalize it as a gift to your friends and family.

    Reply
  9. Lavern Moore says

    May 22, 2019 at 4:33 pm

    I would love to check out the reusable water bottle. It looks cool and chic—something that I would not mind carrying with me.

    Reply
  10. artchee says

    May 23, 2019 at 3:44 am

    Reusable water bottles are a must. You’ll be amazed by how many disposable water bottles you can consume if you’re one who buys them at the convenient stores a lot.

    Reply
  11. Heather says

    May 23, 2019 at 6:30 am

    Thanks for bringing these to the attention of everyone. It’s important for all of us to do what we can to help out the environment.

    Reply
  12. Autumn Murray says

    May 23, 2019 at 6:46 am

    Thank you for this list. I am always looking for eco-friendly products to add to my daily routine.

    Reply
  13. Ren Anderson says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:58 am

    I’ve started using the Hefty EnergyBag Program: https://www.hefty.com/hefty-energybag/hefty-energybag-program

    It’s so easy and I’ve found that almost all of the things going in my trash now are food scraps!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 3, 2019 at 12:44 am

      I love the Hefty EnergyBag program!! It makes it so much easier for me to cut down on my waste!

      Reply

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