Toolbox: A Green Sweep
Consider making these swaps found by S&H for a cleaner, more eco-friendly home.
Instead of using chemical-laden disposable sheets to fluff your clothes, try Loo Hoo Wool Dryer Balls; the name alone will make you smile. ($29) loo-hoo.com
From the woman who wrote the book on green cleaning, (quite literally; her last book was titled The Organically Clean Home) comes Simply Clean, an easy way to get your home shipshape without polluting the planet or making yourself crazy. ($26.99) Touchstone.com
Ditch the plastic and aluminum wraps in favor of Beeswrap, which will keep your food fresh, is reusable, and when it has served its purpose can be wrapped around kindling for use as a fire starter. ($18 for a set of 3) beeswrap.com
Trade in your paper filters for the UltraMesh Reusable Coffee Filter and make the most delicious cup of coffee, while also helping to provide communities with safe drinking water. ($44.99) grosche.ca
If you’ve ever thought about where all those plastic toothbrushes go when they are no longer suitable for your mouth, you may consider switching to a biodegradable Bamboo Toothbrush. ($20 for 4) Brushwithbamboo.com
Filled with bamboo charcoal, the Moso Bag absorbs moisture and odors without electricity and can be sprinkled in the garden after two years of use. ($10.95 for 200g bag) mosonatural.com
Most traditions in my home begin with lighting a candle. Using pure essential oils, scent your home with the Sage Candle and then reuse the beautiful container. ($78) LiteandCycle.com
For those days when you don’t have time to mix up your own cleaning products, opt for Dish + Hand Soap, from a conscious company dedicated to giving back; the bottle is made from plastic waste collected from beach cleanups and post-consumer recycled plastic. ($3.99) methodhome.com
Ditch the sponges and paper towels for Skoy Cloths, which are completely biodegradable, satisfyingly absorbent, and machine washable; the pretty colors and prints will brighten any chore. ($6.99) Skoycloth.com
