Daily Cuts – Reinforcing the importance of recycling
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Sustainable Products to Celebrate National Recycling Week
From products for your kitchen to products for your bathroom, Amazon sells items made from recycled materials to help you reduce your carbon footprint.We’re celebrating National Recycling Week by stocking up on green products to help do our part of protecting the environment. The holiday aims to educate people on the importance and practices of recycling, but it can be hard to find everyday products that are recycled or can be recycled. Luckily, Amazon has a ton of items for cooking, cleaning, and the bathroom made from recycled materials that you can buy that would’ve taken up space in a landfill. Thanks to Amazon, now doing your part to reduce your carbon footprint is easier than you thought.
Below you’ll find a selection of various household products on Amazon that our editors recommend. Check them out and celebrate recycling!
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Sustainable Products For The KitchenWhen it comes to reliable single-use plates, Dixie is a trustworthy brand for sturdy products for your food. From the makers of Dixie comes EcoSmart 100% Recycled Fiber Paper Plates that are perfect for large gatherings. These plates are safer for the environment, providing a second life to existing resources.
The next product that goes perfectly with recycled paper plates are compostable forks that make single-use serving better for the environment. The Ecovita Durable Compostable Forks are made from 100% compostable materials and make for a great alternative to plastic.
Great for everyday use in the kitchen for spills and cleaning, the Caboo Tree Free Bamboo Paper Napkins are made from sustainable materials without having to cut down a single tree. Protecting the environment and the future of our forests just got a lot easier with these paper napkins.
The next time you have leftovers or need to store something in a plastic bag, consider replacing the plastic with a reusable storage bag. The KITHELP 21 Pack Reusable Storage Bags are BPA free and leak-proof, able to be used in and out of the freezer.
When washing dishes, there’s a lot of waste that happens from the moment you turn on your faucet to the moment you put your dishes away. From wasted water to used paper towels, it’s time to cut down on the waste with cleaning products that don’t use plastic. eplanita Natural Dish Brush is made from bamboo and helps cut down on the use of sponges and other non-biodegradable materials.
Shop EcoSmart 100% Recycled Fiber Paper Plates on Amazon starting at $6.89.
Shop Ecovita Durable Compostable Forks on Amazon starting at $26.25.
Shop Caboo Tree Free Bamboo Paper Napkins on Amazon starting at $22.79.
Shop KITHELP 21 Pack Reusable Storage Bags on Amazon starting at $21.99.
Shop eplanita Natural Dish Brush on Amazon starting at $11.99.
Sustainable Products For The BathroomWhen purchasing toilet paper, there is a lot of plastic and cut down trees involved in the process. A better way to wipe is using the Betterway Bamboo Toilet Paper that is eco-friendly, sustainable, compostable, biodegradable, organic, and plastic free while also providing 3 PLY comfort for your behind.
It’s popular to buy single-use makeup removing wipes, but all those wipes add up to provide garbage that doesn’t degrade over time. Instead of using makeup removing wipes, why not use reusable makeup remover pads? The Greenzla Reusable Makeup Remover Pads are made with bamboo and cotton and come with their own laundry bag for easy use time after time.
Flossing is an important part of everyone’s oral hygiene, but single-use floss is made with plastic and is not biodegradable when thrown away. The SMARTLIFECO Unflavored Dental Floss Picks are made with straw wheat and are 100% biodegradable. Now you can take care of your teeth and gums without long-term waste.
One essential product many don’t know isn’t biodegradable is bandages. But the best way to treat a small wound or a cut if with a hypoallergenic bandage. Luckily, FEBU Eco-Friendly Fabric Bandages are made with bamboo and are perfect for sensitive skin as they do not contain latex. And the best part is that these bandages won’t take up space in a landfill.
Another single-use item you’ll find in the bathroom is the cotton swab. A lot of cotton swabs are made with plastic, but Isshah Cotton Swabs are made with bamboo so they’re biodegradable and better suited for the environment. Clean your ears without creating more waste for a landfill.
A great way to protect the environment is by using recycled materials, like plastic from the ocean. That’s the goal of Preserve POPi Shave 5 Razor System that uses recycled plastic from the ocean when creating the razor. Now when grooming yourself you can protect the oceans by using this razor system made with love.
Shop Betterway Bamboo Toilet Paper on Amazon starting at $28.49.
Shop Greenzla Reusable Makeup Remover Pads on Amazon starting at $9.99.
Shop SMARTLIFECO Unflavored Dental Floss Picks on Amazon starting at $14.39.
Shop FEBU Eco-Friendly Fabric Bandages on Amazon starting at $9.95.
Shop Isshah Cotton Swabs on Amazon starting at $8.99.
Shop Preserve POPi Shave 5 Razor System on Amazon starting at $11.99.
More Sustainable ProductsWhen doing laundry, the most waste-making product that can be used is laundry detergent. The main issue is the plastic used in containing laundry detergent, but a great solution are laundry detergent sheets. ECO ROOTS Laundry Detergent Sheets are eco-friendly, plastic-free, and ultra-concentrated for a great clean for your laundry.
It’s fashionable and great for the planet when bringing your own grocery bags to the store. A lot of plastic goes into grocery bags, but plastic goes into a lot of produce also when transporting it from the aisle to the home. Luckily, Qinline Reusable Produce Bags are not only fashionable with their mesh style, but they also cut down on single-use plastic when getting fruits and vegetables.
Getting rid of trash involves a lot of plastic, but a great way to cut down on the plastic in the world is using recycled plastic for your trash. Hippo Sak Recycled Kitchen Bags are made with ocean-bound plastic to help cut down on the waste going out into the sea harming marine life.
Looking to cut down on the paper you use that’s made from trees? You can still jot down your thoughts and take notes, but instead of wasting a tree, you can use the PAPERAGE Recycled Lined Journal Notebook that is made from 100% recycled material while still being durable for your needs.
Shop ECO ROOTS Laundry Detergent Sheets on Amazon starting at $14.37.
Shop Qinline Reusable Produce Bags on Amazon starting at $15.99.
Shop Hippo Sak Recycled Kitchen Bags on Amazon starting at $27.30.
Shop PAPERAGE Recycled Lined Journal Notebook on Amazon starting at $9.95.
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