We have selected 15 eco-friendly and sustainable products that deserve more attention. These products stand out because of the innovative ways in which they are made and the environmental problems they address. Some might be too expensive to buy, but this list is also meant to inspire. We want to show that green alternatives are almost always available if you know where to look (on our website of course!).
15 eco-friendly and sustainable products that deserve more attention
Green&Blue Bee Brick
Why it deserves more attention: the homes of insects, especially bees and bumblebees, are being destroyed by humans. This brick provides a home for these homeless creatures.
Made from: concrete, using up to 75% recycled material from the Cornish China clay industry
Made in: UK
End-of-life: recyclable
Price: €35.50
WATERHAUL Recycled Ocean Plastic Folding Litter Picker
Why it deserves more attention: it's a litter picker that is made from litter instead of virgin plastic. Also it's foldable so you can easily take it anywhere.
Made from: handle, trigger & jaw components made from 100% recycled polypropylene fishing gear
Made in: UK
End-of-life: recyclable
Price: €19.00
WATERHAUL Recycled Ocean Plastic Folding Litter Picker
Why it deserves more attention: it's a litter picker that is made from litter instead of virgin plastic. Also it's foldable so you can easily take it anywhere.
Made from: handle, trigger & jaw components made from 100% recycled polypropylene fishing gear
Made in: UK
End-of-life: recyclable
Price: €19.00
Abeego Firestarters
Why it deserves more attention: truly zero waste made by gathering the leftovers scraps of beeswax food wraps. Better than traditional fire starters which often use fossil fuels.
Made from: leftover Abeego food wraps; Food wraps made from organic cotton cloth infused with beeswax, tree resin & jojoba oil
Made in: Canada
End-of-life: nothing left after use
Price: €3.50
Patagonia Women’s R2 Yulex Front-Zip Full Suit
Why it deserves more attention: it's one of the only wetsuits that's being made with recycled materials and natural rubber.
Made in: Thailand
End-of-life: not specified
Price: €403.20
Exterior: 85% recycled polyester & 15% recycled spandex
Middle: 85% Yulex natural rubber, 15% synthetic rubber by polymer content. Lined with 95% polyester of which 51% is recycled and 5% recycled spandex inverted microgrid
Interior: Interior arms/legs: 85% Yulex natural rubber, 15% synthetic rubber by polymer content lined with 100% recycled polyester jersey. Interior Torso/Thighs: 85% Yulex natural rubber, 15% synthetic rubber by polymer content lined with 95% polyester of which 51% is recycled and 5% recycled spandex inverted microgrid
Patagonia Women’s R2 Yulex Front-Zip Full Suit
Why it deserves more attention: it's one of the only wetsuits that's being made with recycled materials and natural rubber.
Made in: Thailand
End-of-life: not specified
Price: €403.20
Exterior: 85% recycled polyester & 15% recycled spandex
Middle: 85% Yulex natural rubber, 15% synthetic rubber by polymer content. Lined with 95% polyester of which 51% is recycled and 5% recycled spandex inverted microgrid
Interior: Interior arms/legs: 85% Yulex natural rubber, 15% synthetic rubber by polymer content lined with 100% recycled polyester jersey. Interior Torso/Thighs: 85% Yulex natural rubber, 15% synthetic rubber by polymer content lined with 95% polyester of which 51% is recycled and 5% recycled spandex inverted microgrid
BIOHM Obscure Coffee S
Why it deserves more attention: it's important that we think about how to use consumer waste to create new products. BIOHM is showing us innovative ways of doing this.
Made from: waste coffee chaff
Made in: UK
End-of-life: biodegradable
Price: varies
Also available made from waste orange peel
Matabooks A4 Grass Paper
Why it deserves more attention: we're used to white paper, that not only has a virgin white color, it's also made from virgin forests. Sustainable paper has a slightly different color but that shouldn't stop us from using it.
Made from: up to 50% grass fiber & fresh fiber from FSC-certified forests
Made in: Germany
End-of-life: biodegradable
Price: €8.90
Matabooks A4 Grass Paper
Why it deserves more attention: we're used to white paper, that not only has a virgin white color, it's also made from virgin forests. Sustainable paper has a slightly different color but that shouldn't stop us from using it.
Made from: up to 50% grass fiber & fresh fiber from FSC-certified forests
Made in: Germany
End-of-life: biodegradable
Price: €8.90
Izzy Zero Waste Mascara BLK
Why it deserves more attention: the beauty industry is extremely polluting. As far as we're concerned unnecessarily so. It's perfectly possible to use natural ingredients, plastic free packaging and reusable materials.
Made from: Stainless steel mascara tube that can be medically cleaned & refilled. Mascara wands & brushes are reground, remolded & reused
Made in: USA
Packaging: reusable shipper without outer packaging
End-of-life: reusable & recyclable
Price: €34.70
Hello Simple Solid Orange Detergent
Why it deserves more attention: it's made from natural ingredients and enables you to do your dishes plastic free.
Made from: olive oil, coconut oil, water, caustic soda, sea salt, orange oil & essential oils
Made in: Germany
Packaging: grass paper
End-of-life: recyclable
Price: €8.00
Hello Simple Solid Orange Detergent
Why it deserves more attention: it's made from natural ingredients and enables you to do your dishes plastic free.
Made from: olive oil, coconut oil, water, caustic soda, sea salt, orange oil & essential oils
Made in: Germany
Packaging: grass paper
End-of-life: recyclable
Price: €8.00
Local Women’s Handicrafts Upcycled Flags Garland
Why it deserves more attention: reusable and recycled flags. Much better than those stupid balloons and plastic flags that are made from fossil fuels. Celebrating shouldn't be ruining our planet.
Made from: repurposed sari fabrics
Made in: Nepal
End-of-life: recyclable
Price: €17.24
The House Of Marley Smile Jamaica Wired Earbuds
Why it deserves more attention: almost everyone listens to music with earbuds or headphones. The sheer amount of virgin plastic that is used in this industry is staggering. Buying products made from sustainable materials should be more important than buying them because of the brand.
Made from: FSC certified wood, 99% post-consumer recycled polyester, reclaimed silicone, recycled aluminum
Made in: USA
Packaging: recyclable
End-of-life: not specified
Price: €17.20
The House Of Marley Smile Jamaica Wired Earbuds
Why it deserves more attention: almost everyone listens to music with earbuds or headphones. The sheer amount of virgin plastic that is used in this industry is staggering. Buying products made from sustainable materials should be more important than buying them because of the brand.
Made from: FSC certified wood, 99% post-consumer recycled polyester, reclaimed silicone, recycled aluminum
Made in: USA
Packaging: recyclable
End-of-life: not specified
Price: €17.20
Bambaw Bamboo Safety Razor
Why it deserves more attention: a lot of people shave. Disposable razors are the norm, but they should be banned. Let's go back to reusable safety razors.
Made from: copper, zinc, bamboo & stainless steel
Made in: not specified
End-of-life: recyclable
Price: €21.80
We Love The Planet Natural Sun Stick
Why it deserves more attention: sunscreen is very bad for the oceans. It is destroying the reefs, that's why we need to use sunscreen made from natural ingredients. Also, the packaging is plastic free.
Made from: 100% natural ingredients
Made in: Netherlands
Packaging: 100% Recycled cardboard packaging
End-of-life: biodegradable & recyclable
Price: €18.50
We Love The Planet Natural Sun Stick
Why it deserves more attention: sunscreen is very bad for the oceans. It is destroying the reefs, that's why we need to use sunscreen made from natural ingredients. Also, the packaging is plastic free.
Made from: 100% natural ingredients
Made in: Netherlands
Packaging: 100% Recycled cardboard packaging
End-of-life: biodegradable & recyclable
Price: €18.50
Pura Kiki Infant Bottle
Why it deserves more attention: disposable products seem to be normal for babies. This product is plastic free - so no microplastics - and is easily reusable.
Made from: food grade stainless steel & silicone
Made in: not specified
End-of-life: recyclable
Price: €17.00
Loop Living Cocoon
Why it deserves more attention: like basically all other industries, the funeral industry is very polluting and old-fashioned. This coffin is a groundbreaking way to produce new products with respect for the cyclic nature of the environment.
Grown from: mycelium
Made in: Netherlands
End-of-life: biodegradable
Price: €1495.00
Loop Living Cocoon
Why it deserves more attention: like basically all other industries, the funeral industry is very polluting and old-fashioned. This coffin is a groundbreaking way to produce new products with respect for the cyclic nature of the environment.
Grown from: mycelium
Made in: Netherlands
End-of-life: biodegradable
Price: €1495.00
Peg And Awl The Marlowe Lunch Bag
Why it deserves more attention: putting your food in a plastic bag is bad for many reasons. Combine this bag with any reusable food wrap or container and you're good to go.
Made from: waxed canvas
Made in: USA
End-of-life: reusable
Price: €36.30
