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Your home can be a great place to start in embracing more eco-friendly items and practicing a more sustainable way of living. Though the solution to a healthier climate and planet isn't more products, when you're in need of a new throw pillow or accent chair, eco-friendly and sustainable is the way to go.
Eco-friendly can mean a lot of different things in terms of designing your space. Home decor that falls under this category can be made out of recycled materials, sustainable fabrics, or come from a process that cuts down on waste or utilizes innovative materials. Offsetting the carbon footprint caused by production and giving back to causes that are working to protect the planet and its ecosystems are other ways in which home goods can be better for the environment too.
Below are decorative objects, organizational solutions, and cleaning supplies that'll help you start curating a home that's more eco-focused.
Bloomscape Ecopots Round Pot – 16″
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Bloomscape
Plant parents who are focused on being eco-friendly know that it's important to be aware of details like location and plastic use when purchasing a new leafy addition. But this terracotta-colored pot from Bloomscape is a gorgeous home for a plant and is comprised of 80% recycled plastic (much of which has been taken out of the ocean).
Coyuchi Air Weight Organic Towel
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Wayfair
The bathroom is a great room for implementing more eco-friendly products, especially when it comes to soft goods. There are plenty of unique sustainable fabrics on the market, including Coyuchi's organic cotton towels and bath sheets, which are GOTS certified, fair trade certified, and free of toxic chemicals.
Full Circle Bottle Service Refillable Glass Spray Bottle
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Full Circle
Cleaning can be made a lot greener with a reusable spray bottle such as this. Not to mention, it looks far chicer than any bottle from the cleaning aisle. It's perfect for filling up with your own cleaning solutions and the sleek glass container is protected by a handy silicone cap.
Burrow Arch Nomad Armchair
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Burrow
Midcentury modern design enthusiasts will adore this accent chair as it's a timeless nod to the popular era. Plus, it was made with more eco-friendly practices in mind. Its frame is crafted out of wood that hails from responsibly managed forests and the fabric covering the chair and cushion is upcycled. It's free of harmful chemicals, too, and has a lower carbon footprint.
LSA International Canopy Carafe & Cork Stopper
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Goodee
Recycled glass and cork are the two sustainable materials that have gone into making this sleek carafe. Whether you enjoy infusing your own water or need something for keeping hydrated while spending time outside, this eco-friendly option makes a good addition to your home.
Food52 Five Two Down-to-Earth Compost Bin
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Food52
Food composting has been completely transformed in homes. Rather than transferring scraps to a large pile outdoors, even small living spaces can partake when they have a compact bin such as Food52's modern option. Just 10 inches across, it doesn't take up too much room and looks lovely perched in any corner of your kitchen.
Full Circle Clean Again Super Absorbent Cleaning Cloths
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Full Circle
Avid cleaners and cooks both know how difficult it can be to cut back on paper towel usage. Regular towels don't quite cut it for some activities but paper towels aren't the most earth-friendly choice. The perfect solution is reusable cleaning cloths that absorb everything just as well and can be used over and over again.
The Citizenry Mercado Woven Hamper
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The Citizenry
Scoot over, plastic laundry hampers—this stylish option completely blows those out of the water and happens to be more earth-friendly, too. Woven out of Mexican palm leaves by a fair-trade cooperative, this is a much more thoughtful and sustainable product for storing worn clothes, towels, or throw blankets.
The Little Market Handwoven Fringe Throw in Almond
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The Little Market
Textiles can be large producers of microplastics, but this cozy throw is crafted out of 100% cotton and dyed with natural ingredients, typically found locally. Though it's a pretty eco-friendly choice, it's worth knowing, too, that the artisans behind these comfy blankets are given access to helpful resources, paid fair wages, and are able to work from home-based studios.
Coyuchi Sonoma Organic Pillow Cover
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Coyuchi
Outfit your pillows with covers that not only appeal to you visually but are made sustainably, too. Made of 100% organic cotton and GOTS certified, these pillows are also produced in a factory that takes eco-friendly a step further by recycling roughly 90% of its wastewater. And Coyuchi axes plastic bags by shipping these covers in a reusable organic cloth bag instead.
Minna Lines Rug Oat
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Minna
Looking outside of big box stores can often lead to more unique products that are better for the environment and make your home stand out from others. This stylish pick from MINNA—which comes in two color variations—is crafted in a family-led Peruvian cooperative and utilizes a sustainable mix of wool and cotton.
P.F. Candle Co. Golden Coast– 7.2 oz Soy Candle
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P.F. Candle Co.
Poured in a glass jar and made of soy wax, this candle is ideal for bringing warmth to the corner of a living room or a bedside table—both literally and figuratively. P.F. Candle Co. recently became Climate Neutral Certified at the end of 2021, which means they offsets their carbon footprint and are required to create and implement a plan for decreasing emissions, too.
Costa Nova Plano Eco Gres Collection 10" Bowl
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Amazon
Hailing from Portugal, Costa Nova has several eco-friendly practices in place that make its dinnerware, serve ware, and cups less harmful to the planet. It uses local clays all across the board, but its Plano line, in particular, really takes eco-friendly to heart. It's crafted out of Eco Gres clay, which is 90% recycled. The company also treats its leftover wastewater and reuses it for cleaning.
EKOBO Claro Recycled Bamboo Large Storage Jar Set - Sunrise
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Made Trade
Multipurpose containers are a must in any home to keep countertops, desks, and other areas tidy. This set of three dishwasher-safe containers is FSC-certified and composed of a creative biodegradable material that's borne from leftover organic bamboo sawdust.
West Elm Emmerson® Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table - Stone Gray
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West Elm
Purchasing items that are recycled, upcycled, or made in a way that doesn't require new resources to be used is a great way to be more eco-friendly. The construction of this reclaimed wood coffee table was made by taking pine wood pieces from a variety of different places. It's also FSC-certified and adaptable for a wide range of home styles.