5 eco-friendly products to show Mother Earth how much we care

It is more important than ever that we do everything possible to look after our planet. Remember that story by Loren Eiseley about the child and the starfish? The boy is walking along the shore throwing washed-up starfish back into the ocean when a passerby remarks that the boy’s efforts can’t make a difference. The boy ponders the remark, picks up another starfish, gently tosses it back into the sea, and kindly replies, “It made a difference for that one.” The point is that a seemingly small gesture can have a profound impact. Every small effort we make as individuals may seem as though it couldn’t possibly matter, but the effects could be enormous. The smallest changes of our todays can mean massive changes for our tomorrows. 

We’ve compiled a list of products that are not only eco-friendly but also easy to incorporate into daily life. We all have tremendous potential to make a difference; the plight of our beautiful Mother Earth is in our hands.

3-Pack Reusable Grocery Bags/Grey

Imagine if there was one pound of plastic for every three pounds of fish in the sea. With the way things are headed, this could be a reality in just a few years. These canvas shopping bags are reusable, and each time you use one it eliminates the need for up to six plastic bags! Imagine how many bags that saves in just one shopping trip, let alone an entire year! Not only are these bags good for the planet, but they’re a snap to use: The sides are made to stay upright whether in your shopping basket or car, and fold flat when not in use for easy storage.

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HOMWE Kitchen Compost Bin

The benefits to composting are enormous! From recycling leftover kitchen waste to a brighter, bloomier garden, composting is great for the environment! This indoor compost bin locks in odors and makes composting so easy with its small size and portability. (It has a handle designed to make taking it outside to your garden a breeze.) As an added convenience it is dishwasher safe. What a great tool to help you get started composting!

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Cloth Menstrual Pads, Bamboo

It is estimated that a woman will spend over $13 per month on menstrual products. Multiply that by 12 months per year and it is easy to see how quickly the cost adds up. Not only are these menstrual pads wallet-friendly, but they are so much better for the environment. Considering how many pads end up in landfills annually, these reusable pads just make sense. They are not only super absorbent and great at neutralizing odors, but they have a soft cotton inner layer to make them comfortable to wear as well.

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2-Set Menstrual Cups L Pink & Purple

As previously mentioned, it is estimated that a woman will spend over $13 per month on menstrual products. More and more women are finding menstrual cups to be their product of choice as they make a fantastic alternative to pads. These menstrual cups are designed to stay in place, so they can be worn to the gym or while swimming, and are safe to wear for up to 12 hours so you won’t have to fuss with them in the middle of your outing. They are easy to insert and remove and are BPA-free so you can rest easy knowing that they are safe for your body.

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10-Pack Swedish Wholesale Dish Cloths

Paper towels are so convenient for cleaning those messy spills and wiping down counters, but it’s no secret that they create a huge amount of waste and play a part in deforestation as well. These reusable cloths are a perfect replacement! They are remarkably absorbent, safe for most surfaces including marble, stainless steel, tile, and wood, and are washing machine friendly so they can be used over and over again. Plus, they come in a variety of fun colors making clean up a little less dull.

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We all have the capacity to make a difference. Change is possible, and with a little bit of effort, protecting our beautiful planet is something we can all take part in. Imagine if we all worked together! We could move mountains.