35 eco-friendly & sustainable swaps for products you use every day

Toa Heftiba/Unsplash
Every little change makes a huge difference over time.
We independently select and share the products we love—and may receive a commission if you choose to buy.
Table of Contents
Creating a better environment for our kids is always top of mind, but it hits a little different during April’s Earth Month. The good news? Sustainable swaps have come a long way — they’re easier to find, they actually work, and many of them cost about the same (or less) than what you’re already buying.
When you think about how many single-use plastic and paper products cycle through your household on any given week, it can feel like a lot. But you don’t have to overhaul everything at once. Even one small change — swapping plastic bags for silicone, or ditching disposable cotton rounds — compounds over time. And with eco-conscious retailers like Grove Collaborative, Thrive Market, and Zero Waste Store making it easier than ever to shop sustainably, you don’t have to sacrifice convenience either.
Here are 35 of our favorite eco-friendly swaps to work into your routine — start with one this week.
Best eco-friendly cleaning products
Best eco-friendly beauty products
Best eco-friendly home products
Best eco-friendly clothing products for families
Best eco-friendly baby products
Best eco-friendly period products
A version of this story was published April 15, 2021. It has been updated.





















































































































