As we grow ever more concerned about our impact on the planet, transforming your home into an eco-friendly haven has never been more accessible. From biodegradable bed frames to buying used vs. new, the market is brimming with innovative products designed to reduce your environmental impact while enhancing your living space. In this roundup, we’ve curated a selection of top eco-friendly items that promote sustainability and add style and functionality to your home.
CORT Furniture Outlet Symphony Writing Desk, Used ($379.99, Cortfurnitureoutlet.com)
Each year, 12 million tons of discarded furniture pack U.S. landfills. For over 50 years, CORT has helped to prevent this with its rental model, which businesses use to temporarily outfit their offices with pieces designed for circularity. CORT furniture is intended to be used, returned, refurbished, and re-rented or sold in their outlet stores.
I needed a new desk, so I chose a gently used Symphony Writing Desk for $379.99. If I had purchased the desk new**, it would have cost $799.99. I gave a desk a new life for half the price!
Paper Culture Simply Travel Photo Book ($39.99 and up, Paperculture.com)
This B-Corp Certified brand makes beautiful invitations, photo books, stationery, and more. The brand weaves sustainability and responsibility into every aspect of its operations by using 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper. The brand also uses a carbon-neutral process to manufacture its products. They also plant a tree with every order, and have planted over 1 million trees to date.
The Simply Travel Photo Books are available in 2 sizes. You can customize the layout and text on every page of your photo book.
Matter Assorted Kitchen Bags, 230 count ($28.99, Amazon)
Plastic baggies are clogging up our landfills and threatening sea life in our waters.
This variety pack is conveniently sized to fit your kitchen drawer and contains four sizes–snack, sandwich, quart, and gallon sizes–of certified compostable, resealable bags. The bags are made from natural, renewable plant fibers that are a high-performance alternative to traditional plastic, styrofoam, or paper. They can be reused until you are ready to compost them.
Repurpose Stemless Wine Cold Cups ($39.99 for 100, Amazon)
Founded by Lauren Gropper, a mom and former environmental designer, Repurpose has helped replace 656 million pieces of plastic since its launch in 2010 with options like compostable plates, cutlery, stemless wine cold cups, bamboo toilet paper, and more.
The 12 oz Stemless Wine Cups are made from corn and other plant-based materials, but they look and feel elegant. I also like their sturdy Compostable 9” Dinner Plates ($23.25, Amazon), made from sugarcane scraps and wood pulp.
Nest Lightweight Luxury Quilt Set ($109.99 and up, Nestbedding.com)
Just in time for the warmer weather, this quilt set offers breathable, superb comfort, even for hot sleepers!
The 300-thread-count quilt offers moisture-wicking Bamboo-TENCEL™ fill, and the quilt and matching pillow shams are silky soft to the touch. Bamboo fiber is a sustainable alternative to traditional viscose, and the TENCEL™ lyocell is responsibly sourced from FSC and PEFC-certified wood, using an award-winning production process with minimal environmental impact.
ROOM IN A BOX U.S Bett 2.0 ($169.99 and up, Roominabox.us. Save 25 percent from April 21-27 with code EARTH25)
This sustainable, cardboard bed frame has a unique and patented design that makes it lightweight and easy to ship, yet it’s sturdy enough to last for at least a decade.
The Bett 2.0 is a 100 percent corrugated cardboard bed frame made with 70 percent post-consumer recycled material. For every bed sold, RIAB U.S. plants a tree through their partnership with Eden: People + Planet.
TRINITY International EcoStorage® Chromium-Free 3-Tier Chrome Rolling Garment Rack ($124.49, Homedepot.com)
This style of shelving is my favorite for staying organized in the basement, and TRINITY features Chromium-Free shelving, which is a plus. According to the brand, Chromium, especially in its hexavalent form, is a toxic pollutant harmful to ecosystems and human health, so TRINITY’s chromium-free products are an eco-friendly, healthier alternative to traditional chrome finishes.
The 48″ x 18″ x 75.5″ 3-Tier Chrome Rolling Garment Rack is perfect for storing seasonal clothing or closet overflow. It’s easy to put together and incredibly roomy and sturdy.
42 Birds Cork Lightweight Yoga Mat “The Robin”
Using cork from Spain and Portugal, family-owned 42 Birds makes eco-friendly yoga mats and accessories. Cork is sourced from the bark of a cork oak tree, so no trees are ever cut down. The cork also creates an antimicrobial, non-slip, and supportive surface that fitness enthusiasts love.
The Robin is a slip-free, lightweight, 72″ x 26,” 5mm thick yoga mat that is easy to transport with the strap, which doubles as a stretching strap. There are industrial and extended-length options available.
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