While we are having our annual Earth Day Sale it seemed a good time to add some content to the website about why I chose these items and what makes them each easy and (especially now) affordable swaps that will help you reduce waste and plastic usage at home.
Beeswax wraps are the perfect alternative to finicky and wasteful plastic wrap. The bees have given us a gift and we can show how thankful we are by cutting out plastic usage from our lives all together. Beeswax wraps are an easy step to take if you are beginning your journey of becoming a plastic-free consumer. They are beautiful and practical, a perfect combination to inspire ethical living. Perfect for fitting around a block of cheese, a half a melon, or a sandwich. They help prolong the life of your food by providing a breathable and protective cover. Plus, they are cute which will always lift your spirits.
Kooshoo hair ties and headbands are like the perfect marriage of sustainable goods made to last that work really well. This is one of the most exciting plastic-free innovations we have seen in a long time. Hair ties and headbands made from real rubber and organic cotton that are biodegradable and dyed with non-toxic dyes. Not only that but...wait for it...they work so well. They are nice and soft so they don't pull your hair. They have some great stretch but don't get too stretched out. You are really going to love these.
Features that make this a perfect sustainable swap are: hair ties that work for you, while uplifting others, made from 100% biodegradable materials, the first plastic-free hair elastics on the market, and the hair ties look great on your wrist as a bracelet.
Countertop Cleaner Refill Tablets
Meliora's All-Purpose Home Cleaner is a one-stop solution for cleaning the hard surfaces in your home. Floors, walls, countertops - even the greasy fingerprint smudges on the fridge. The great thing is you don't have to buy a new bottle every time you need more cleaner. You just add a tablet and some warm water to any spray bottle you have at home.
Here's how to use Meliora's All-Purpose Home Cleaner:
Use with any spray bottle by removing sprayer, add tablet, and add warm water
Close bottle and shake gently; wait for tablet to dissolve. Warm water will dissolve the tablet faster than cold water (do not use very hot or boiling water).
Spray your All-Purpose Home Cleaner on any hard surface*
Wipe until clean and dry for a streak-free finish
When empty, add 1 All-Purpose Home Cleaner Refill Tablet to the bottle and repeat the steps above. Every refill tablet eliminates the need for one more single-use plastic bottle. Hooray!
This soap bar is a simple, effective, people- and planet-friendly plastic-free approach to hand cleaning dirty dishes, pots, and pans. I like to use one with my Redecker dish brush for single dish washing. It is a great way to replace those plastic wands with the refillable handles.
Ditch the bulky, slippery plastic bottle with these simple steps:
Place our dish soap puck/bar on a soap dish, coaster, or right on the edge of your sink.
Wet your sponge/brush, rub it over your dish soap puck, and wash away.
For those extra dirty items that need a soak - or to fill the entire sink - simply hold the dish soap puck under the faucet while the water is running.
If water collects in your soap dish don't fret. The soften soap that may collect can be used to clean your dishes too! Comes in lemon and unscented.
Redecker Dish Brushes and Dish Brush Heads
This Redecker dish brush is the best dish brush on the market. The replaceable head will ensure that you will have this tool in your life for a long time. Mine is about 12 years old and still going strong. With two different fiber options, either horsehair or tampico, you have a choicee of either gentle or abrasive scrubbing power. Made from untreated renewable beechwood and two different size heads you are bound to love this perfect replacement for those *dumb* plastic dish brushes.
Redecker has been making brushes by hand since 1935. Since then some things have changed, but what remains the same is that Redecker stands for successful merging of natural materials with optimal function and design. Their unique inventive perspective, solid workmanship, and creativity gives life to the Redecker name. The quality and beauty of the their products speak for themselves.
GladRags Reusable Period Products
GladRags Reusable Period Products is an independently woman-owned certified B-corp that is committed to giving back to the community. The mission of GladRags is to positively transform the experience of menstruation through reusable menstrual products and relevant education. Founded in 1993, GladRags is a small business with big ideas and a commitment to make cloth pads go mainstream and empower menstruators everywhere. GladRags is proud to make their products in the United States and to source materials from local and/or women-owned suppliers whenever possible.
Since day one GladRags has been committed to integrating environmental and social justice into every aspect of how they do business. They insist on a transparent and sustainable approach to business in every detail.
In the words of founder Charles Viancin, creator of the silicone bowl lids, "if you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle."
These silicone lids and bottle stoppers are the ultimate trifecta of everything Pink Moon Goods loves. It is beautiful, well made, and practical. Charles Viancin spent the last decade revitalizing the international kitchenware market. Starting in 2005 with fun and functional products that are innovatively designed and responsibly made. I mean come on, a flower shaped lid for any bowl or pot. How genius is that. His work is lifted straight from the landscapes that surround us all and through his passion, his drive, and creativity he has successfully garnered in a new generation of products that are both reflective and respectful of nature.
Based in the French Alps by Lake Annecy, the CHARLES VIANCIN GROUP patents Charles Viancin’s designs and selects only the best partners for the manufacturing and distribution of its silicone kitchen accessories all over the world.
Swedish Dishcloths are one of our favorite products for sustainable living. We carry the cutest collection of these eco-friendly, hygienic and reusable swedish dishcloths designed and printed in the United States and the UK. Replace one use paper towels and stinky plastic sponges with these versatile, unique and joyfully designed dishcloths. They absorb 20x their weight in liquid which makes them great for cleaning unexpected spills and messes. When you have had enough use you can throw them in any home or industrial compost and they will return to the earth. Perfect for reducing paper towel usage or when looking for a quick drying washcloth alternative.
Furoshiki are perfect for wrapping up a variety of food items and special gifts. It's a great way to wrap your lunch container for ease of carry and adding something delightfully pretty to your mealtime away from home. Furoshiki add a special touch to any gift that can be reused for gift giving or any other creative use. The possibilities are endless and unlike throwaway wrapping paper the gift of the furoshiki lives on forever to be reused again and again. Start a family or friend circle collection that can be passed around year after year.
A stylish must-have indoor compost bin for any home chef passionate about sustainable living! Made from Astrik, a 100% plant-based plastic material, it’s the world’s only compostable bin that’s exceptionally durable for daily use and at the end of its life will break down within 2 years.
Its interior dimensions provide ample space to hold kitchen scraps for your compost mix without taking up too much room on your countertops. Best of all, funky odors are a thing of the past thanks to the ventilated, filtered lid. Designed with aesthetics in mind, Bamboozle's bold color options and sleek design blends this indoor compost bin effortlessly into any kitchen for a unique, personal look.
Features include:
Made from 100% plant-based plastic
Dishwasher & microwave safe
Free from chemicals & additives
Compatible with Bamboozle's silicone inner liner
Odor-blocking lid
Aesthetically-pleasing colors and design
Making changes in one's life takes time and no one can do it all at once. Be kind to yourself. Use up what you have. Look for opportunities (like our current sale) to add more swaps into your life as you can financially manage. As they say it's a marathon not a sprint.