We’ve heard time and time again that we’re destroying this planet that we call home. Through pollution, overflowing landfills, depleting our natural resources, and continuously upping our reliance on energy, we’ve made Earth a hot mess. Looking for ways to be greener helps to reduce energy consumption, reduces waste in landfills, reduces pollution, and leaves the world a little bit better for future generations.
We all know that there are things we can do to be more eco-conscious. One of the things that we can do is change the way we shop. There are so many local companies that contribute towards making the world a more eco-conscious place. Some of those local companies have products that help you be greener and more eco-friendly in your everyday life. Some of those local companies have sustainable practices and choose to make decisions that reduce their global footprint and are essential to support. Some of those local companies donate to causes that help to save the planet.
Check out this list of eco-friendly products and companies that you’re really going to want to get in your life. Plus, you can feel good buying anything off this list because you’ll be supporting local! If you want to learn why supporting local is so important, we’ve outlined some of the best reasons here.
This Pair Of Sunglasses That Protect The Rainforest
These glasses are doubly eco-conscious. First of all, they’re made from sustainable bamboo, which is a renewable resource. Secondly, for every pair of these purchased, 2050 will protect an acre of the rainforest, which helps to save the planet as well as endangered species!
This Natural Stain Laundry Bar
We all need to use stain remover on our clothes from time to time. But the stain removers we buy at the store are packed full of chemicals that are not great for the planet and are in a ton of plastic packaging. This laundry bar is completely plant-based and is handmade. It’s super gentle on your skin but super tough on stains!
This Reusable Paper Towel
Forget buying paper towels. It’s filling up our landfills and comes in plastic packaging. Double bummer. This reusable paper towel is made from sustainable bamboo and is more absorbent and is even stronger than traditional paper towels. Plus, they can be reused over and over again. They’re good either wet or dry and do not come in plastic packaging.
This Three-Step Oil Cleansing Skincare Ritual
Empyri has been changing the game on skincare. Most modern cleansers strip your skin of its naturally produced oils (which are there to hydrate and protect your skin). This just causes your skin to overproduce oil and throws everything off balance. Empyri uses oil cleansing to clean, nourish, hydrate, and protect your skin.
Empyri’s products are filled with natural ingredients, instead of harsh chemicals, which is much better on Mother Earth. But the biggest eco-conscious aspect of Empyri is its most important ingredient: cannabis root. There are plenty of local marijuana and hemp farms around and they all have something in common: they see cannabis root as waste to be thrown out. Empyri knows about the healing power of cannabis roots and takes those would-have-been-thrown-out roots and turns it into something wonderful for your skin! Now THAT is good for the planet.
This All-Natural Mascara
Purdy Natural makes this mascara to be completely chemical-free. It’s made with all-natural ingredients and is botanically-enriched. Purdy Natural believes in sustainable practices and nourishing our bodies with the best that Mother Natural has to offer. This mascara is creamy and goes on smooth, not clumpy. It’s also great for those who have sensitivities to the mass-produced, store-bought ones.
This Reusable Snacking Container
Forget baggies, pack your family’s snacks in these reusable silicone containers. They’re also great because they can be used as a hands-free way of eating when you’re on the go, which keeps the germs from your hands away from your mouth!
This Reusable Organic Cotton Coffee Filter
These filters are made out of a responsibly produced, renewable resource: cotton. Replace your disposable coffee filters with these instead. They’re perfect to reuse over and over again and will last you around a year.
This Shampoo and Conditioner Bar
With so many products coming in plastic bottles, finding products that use alternative packaging is so important to help reduce the waste going to landfills. These shampoo and conditioner bars are changing the way we think about packaging and what shampoo and conditioner look like. Not only do these bars reduce plastic and excess packaging, but they’re also full of natural ingredients. Many off-the-shelf shampoos and conditioners are full of chemicals, which isn’t great for the earth. These bars have essential oils, vitamins and are completely vegan. They’ll change how you clean your hair.
This Straw Travel Set
We know that plastic straws are awful for the planet. But if we’re really honest with ourselves, the experience of drinking from cups at restaurants or with take-out isn’t pleasant. Oftentimes the waxy paper take-out cups are so offensive to drink from that we reach for plastic straws anyway. Carry these reusable, beautiful and convenient metal straws and you’ll never reach for plastic again!
These Reusable Mesh Bags That Will Make Shopping For Produce So Much Better
I love shopping for fresh produce at the grocery store, but using those little plastic baggies for each different kind of produce? Not so good for the planet. Bring these mesh and cotton bags instead. Not only will they allow you to avoid those plastic baggies, but they also help your produce stay fresher longer because they’re breathable. They come with a drawstring and are super durable and washable!
This Tumbler That Is Perfect For Hot AND Cold Drinks
We’re all looking at ways to reduce our use of plastic drink bottles and takeout cups. This vacuum insulated, double-walled stainless steel 30oz tumbler is the perfect solution. Bring it with you all day long and it will keep your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold.
This Green Tea Sponge That Will Change How You Wash Your Face
Cleaning your face has never been so easy. This sponge is infused with green tea, which is great for detoxifying and full of antioxidants. It’s free from parabens, phthalates, sulphates, mineral oil, and is vegan and cruelty-free. It’s completely reusable and cleans without soap! You simply wet the sponge, massage your skin with it, rinse it, and then let it hang to dry. It can be used 100 times before you put it in the compost! It’s made out of sustainable materials.
This Bamboo Dish Scrubber
We all need scrubbers in our kitchen for cleaning stubborn dishes or cleaning potatoes and carrots. But the ones we buy at the store are made of plastic, which isn’t great for the environment. This eco-friendly scrubber is made from 100% natural, sustainable bamboo and coconut fibre. It comes without packaging too!
These Reusable Makeup Remover Pads That Sensitive Skin Will Love
Forget those disposable cotton balls and pads. These bamboo facial rounds are perfect for removing makeup, applying toner, and washing your face. They’re hypoallergenic, naturally antimicrobial, and are made from a renewable and sustainable resource. They’re washable so that they can be used for years and years to come.
This Dish Soap Bar
Liquid dish soap is problematic on a couple of levels: first, the plastic bottle that it comes in is awful for the planet. The second issue with liquid dish soap is the chemicals, parabens, and synthetic fragrances that they’re filled with. This dish soap bar comes with minimal packaging (no plastic) and is entirely plant-based. This soap bar is filled with good-for-you ingredients like organic coconut oil, organic cocoa butter, and lemon essential oils. You’ll feel better knowing that you’re cleaning your dishes (things you put in your mouth) with natural, plant-based ingredients. Plus, your skin will LOVE using this! It’s also really easy to use!
This Beer Soap
We love Forked River. Their beer is delicious. Now you can rub your favourite Forked River beer all over your body and it won’t be weird. Forked River takes your favourite beer and combines it with olive oil, coconut oil and lye. It’s all-natural and has minimal packaging. It comes in Riptide Pale Ale, Blackbeard English Stout, and Interstellar IPA.
This Incredible Smelling Candle
This candle uses 100% organic soy wax, lead-free cotton wick, and the best essential oils. You won’t find any petroleum, lead, paraffin, pesticides, phthalate or dyes in this candle. The candles are hand-poured in small batches and have a resin-coated wood lid!
This Classic Snapback
Chances are, you’ve noticed Illbury & Goose’s logo around the city. They create high-quality clothing with a classic and minimalist logo. This is a company that supports local and thinks global. They try to use local as much as possible when they’re creating their products so that they can help to reduce the global eco-footprint. This classic snapback goes with so many different outfits and will last.
Final Thoughts
This specially curated list featured a ton of great local companies that you can support.
You can find all of these products and brands on Shop Locorum. Shop Locorum is the spot where locals support local. It’s an online store that is exclusive to small, local businesses. It’s all of your favourite local brands under one virtual roof. You can buy from as many different vendors as you want and only ever pay one flat-rate shipping fee. Plus, once your orders are fulfilled, they’ll arrive at your door within 24 hours!
The best part about Shop Locorum is that it pays you to shop. Through the Locorum Rewards program, you get credit for every purchase made that you can use like cash towards your next purchase! Pssst, you can also get Locorum Reward credit by inviting a friend to try out Shop Locorum! Your friends will get $20 to use to support local and after they make their first purchase, you’ll be rewarded with $20 as well!