*Sustainable Starter Kit: Kitchen Edition*
*Sustainable Starter Kit: Kitchen Edition*
This kit singles-out the top 40 places contributing to your environmental footprint and shows you how to reduce that footprint with just a few simple changes
It lays out:
- 8 ways to buy food with little to no packaging —> so you can reduce the amount of plastic that goes in your trash
- 5 ways to reduce your food waste —> so you can get more out of the food you buy
- 8 ways to reduce your grocery shopping waste —> so you can stop having to take out the trash all the damn time!
- 10+ alternatives for single-use kitchen items —> so you can stop spending so much money on things you only use once
It also includes:
- 18 resources for reducing your kitchen footprint —> ensuring that you have everything you need to do you part for the planet
- 3 principles I use for maintaining a sustainable home, which have helped me reduce my kitchen footprint to about 10% of what it used to be. These principles are sure to help you do the same
You’ll also get 2 activity sheets to make sure you instantly take action on curbing your kitchen footprint
24 Pre-rolled UNpaper Towels + Holder
24 Pre-rolled UNpaper Towels + Holder
Eco-friendly, reusable paper towel or napkin alternative
- Includes 24 UNpaper towels (size: 12″ x 10″) & 1 Wooden Holder
- Available in different prints
- Custom options available
- Made of Cotton
- Machine Washable
- Handmade in the USA
More about Marleys Monsters
Marleys Monsters is a woman-owned family business based out of Eugene, Oregon. Their goal is to help people lower their waste by producing high-quality, multi-functional, and reusable products that are beneficial for the environment and for families on a budget.
All-in-one Laundry Kit
All-in-one Laundry Kit
This laundry kit comes with everything you need to do your laundry with zero chemicals and zero waste.
Includes:
- soap nuts (all-natural, chemical-free detergent alternative)
- stain stick (for getting out tough stains)
- microfiber laundry ball (for trapping microfibers from going down your drain and into the ocean)
- cotton mesh bag (for protecting your delicates)
- wool dryer balls (for faster drying, softening your clothes and removing static)
Get 10% OFF your kit with code MAMAECO at checkout
More about EarthHero
EarthHero is an eco-friendly online marketplace, where you can pick from products that are sourced, manufactured, and shipped in a way that protects our planet’s future. We’re on a mission to make it normal to consume in a way that’s easier on the environment, while meeting the convenience we’ve come to expect. Together, we can change the way the world does business and make conscious commerce the new normal.
Cleaning Brush for Bottles
Cleaning Brush for Bottles
Plastic Free Cleaning Brush
Ideal for narrow neck water bottles, baby bottles, jars, and more
Materials: sustainably harvested wood, pig hair bristles, and some have cotton at the top
Multiple sizes and sets available
Made in Germany
More about Burstenhaus Redecker
We are a family-owned business committed to creating the highest quality products from natural renewable materials using old world techniques and modern designs and technology. We are one of the last producers of hand-crafted brushes in Germany. We remain creative, curious and dedicated to our task with passion and enjoyment.
Dish Washing Brush Replacement Head
Dish Washing Brush Replacement Head
Replacement head for Redecker Dish Washing Brush
Materials: sustainably harvested wood and either hard fibre bristles (natural color) or soft horse hair bristles (dark color)
Multiple options available
Made in Germany
More about Burstenhaus Redecker
We are a family-owned business committed to creating the highest quality products from natural renewable materials using old world techniques and modern designs and technology. We are one of the last producers of hand-crafted brushes in Germany. We remain creative, curious and dedicated to our task with passion and enjoyment.
Eco Friendly Laundry Detergent
Eco Friendly Laundry Detergent
Eco friendly laundry detergent that’s completely non-toxic
- MADE SAFE® Certified (tested by a third party to make damn well sure it has non-toxic, high quality ingredients that are safe for our environment and your skin)
- Made in the USA, vegan and cruelty-free
- No synthetic fragrances, dyes, preservatives or SLS
More about Meliora
All of our products are designed to work! And are people- and planet-Friendly. We're picky about ingredients. We don't use any synthetic fragrances, dyes, optical brighteners, or preservatives, and every ingredient is listed on the front of every product. We are also part of 1% for the Planet and are a certified B Corp.
Gentle Laundry and Stain Bar
$6 USD
Gentle Laundry and Stain Bar
$6 USD
Naturally Gentle Biodegradable Laundry and Stain Bar – 5 oz
Scent: Sweet Orange and Thyme
Great for dishes too
Handmade in the USA
Packaged in Compostable/Recyclable Paper sleeves
More about Juniperseed Mercantile
Being Green Isn't Second Nature - It Is Our Nature! This mother-daughter team is passionate about using earth-friendly ingredients, responsible packaging, and ships all of its orders using reclaimed materials and paper tape.
Package Free Dish Soap
Package Free Dish Soap
Whoever said soap needed to come in a plastic bottle?
This super-concentrated 7 oz bar of dish soap will last way longer than any bottle of dish soap and is:
- Made in the USA
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Free of synthetic fragrances, dyes, preservatives and SLS
- MADE SAFE® Certified (tested by a third party to make damn well sure it has non-toxic, high quality ingredients that are safe for our environment and your skin)
Get 10% OFF your order with code MAMAECO at checkout
More about Meliora
All of our products are designed to work! And are people- and planet-Friendly. We're picky about ingredients. We don't use any synthetic fragrances, dyes, optical brighteners, or preservatives, and every ingredient is listed on the front of every product. We are also part of 1% for the Planet and are a certified B Corp.
Plastic Free Dish Washing Brush
Plastic Free Dish Washing Brush
Perfect for cleaning dishes, glasses, cutlery, and more
Materials: sustainably harvested wood, steel wire, and either hard fibre or soft horse hair bristles
Multiple options available
Made in Germany
More about Burstenhaus Redecker
We are a family-owned business committed to creating the highest quality products from natural renewable materials using old world techniques and modern designs and technology. We are one of the last producers of hand-crafted brushes in Germany. We remain creative, curious and dedicated to our task with passion and enjoyment.
Plastic Free Toilet Brush
Plastic Free Toilet Brush
Plastic Free Toilet Brush
Materials: sustainably harvested beechwood, pig hair bristles, galvanized steel wire, terra cotta ceramic dish
Multiple options available
Made in Germany
More about Burstenhaus Redecker
We are a family-owned business committed to creating the highest quality products from natural renewable materials using old world techniques and modern designs and technology. We are one of the last producers of hand-crafted brushes in Germany. We remain creative, curious and dedicated to our task with passion and enjoyment.
Reusable Cotton Towels
Reusable Cotton Towels
Reusable alternative for paper towels, tissues, napkins, baby wipes, dusting and cleaning
- Made of unbleached Organic Cotton birdseye fabric
- Available in multiple sizes
- Machine Washable
- Shipped in plastic-free recyclable/compostable packaging
More about Juniperseed Mercantile
Being Green Isn't Second Nature - It Is Our Nature! This mother-daughter team is passionate about using earth-friendly ingredients, responsible packaging, and ships all of its orders using reclaimed materials and paper tape.
Reusable Sponge
Reusable Sponge
Reusable Cotton Sponge
- Size: 4″ x 5.5″ x 1″
- Available in different prints and colors. Custom options available
- Mildew resistant, washable, hypoallergenic, made from recycled materials
- Machine Washable
- Handmade in the USA
More about Marleys Monsters
Marleys Monsters is a woman-owned family business based out of Eugene, Oregon. Their goal is to help people lower their waste by producing high-quality, multi-functional, and reusable products that are beneficial for the environment and for families on a budget.
Reusable Swiffer Alternate Pads
Reusable Swiffer Alternate Pads
Washable Mop Pads (Set of 3)
Designed to fit a Standard Swiffer Sweeper or Clorox ReadyMop
Packaged in Compostable/Recyclable Paper sleeves
Made of Cotton Chenille
Handmade in the USA
More about Juniperseed Mercantile
Being Green Isn't Second Nature - It Is Our Nature! This mother-daughter team is passionate about using earth-friendly ingredients, responsible packaging, and ships all of its orders using reclaimed materials and paper tape.
SmartKlean Laundry Ball
SmartKlean Laundry Ball
Non-toxic alternative to laundry detergent
Filled with minerals and magnets that modify the pH levels of water, cleaning your clothes, and removing dirt, bacteria and odors.
- Reusable for 365 Loads
- Just as effective as detergent
- Compatible with All Washers
- Cheaper than detergent
- Saves Water and Energy
- Chemical Free
- Fragrance-Free (perfect if you have eczema and skin sensitivities)
- Zero chemical runoff into waterways
- Safe to use on children’s clothing
More about SmartKlean
Our family-owned business is fully devoted to innovating cleaning solutions that work with nature rather than against it. Our efforts to promote easy, affordable and sustainable methods of cleaning are based on our love for humanity, simplicity and our undying dream of a thriving planet.
UNpaper Towels
UNpaper Towels
Eco-friendly, reusable paper towel or napkin alternatives
- Set of UNpaper towels (size: 12″ x 10″)
- Available in different prints and colors
- Custom options available
- Made of Cotton
- Machine Washable
- Handmade in the USA
Available in a Set of 6, Set of 12 or Set of 24
More about Marleys Monsters
Marleys Monsters is a woman-owned family business based out of Eugene, Oregon. Their goal is to help people lower their waste by producing high-quality, multi-functional, and reusable products that are beneficial for the environment and for families on a budget.
Wool Dryer Balls
Wool Dryer Balls
These wool dryer balls reduce your drying time by up to 10-25%, remove static, and soften your clothes with none of the chemicals used in disposable dryer sheets.
The wool is sourced from non-mulesed sheep, which means that no sheep were harmed in the harvesting of this wool #baaaaa
Get 10% OFF your order with code MAMAECO when buying at EarthHero
![When I first made the decision to cut dairy and gluten from my diet (because it was causing some health issues), I thought that meant I’d have to give up some of the things I most enjoyed eating. That I’d somehow have to live in deprivation.
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At the time, I thought it would be impossible. I mean...everything has gluten and dairy in it!?! And I thought that something like this...a lemon meringue pie, which was my favorite dessert as a kid, just seemed like it would be off the table. But here lies a vegan and gluten free lemon meringue pie that Wilson and I made this weekend.
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You see, choosing to live a certain way, whether that means changing your diet, or living minimally, or trying to be mindful of your environmental footprint in all aspects of your life, can seem like you have to give up a lot. But you can actually have your cake (or pie) and eat it too.
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You don’t have to live a life full of deprivation. It's so much more about making intentional decisions about the things you choose to have in your life, instead of just thinking about what you can’t have. It’s about consuming intentionally, rather than blindly.
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I often think about this when it comes to living sustainably. At first glance, it can seem like a life of “can’t haves” and sacrifices, but in a way, it’s a life that allows you to really appreciate the things that you choose to have in your life. Making each decision intentional.
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What kind of ways do you choose to live your life that may seem unconventional? Was it hard at first? Did some people give you the look ro ask why the heck you would even do that?
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[PS: I do cheat on my GF and dairy-free diet sometimes...after all, I’m only human. And I’m ok with that]](https://mamaeco.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)