Hey earth muffins! I know I know, it just started to be fall… But, Thanksgiving and Black Friday are right around the corner, which means I’ve already started to brainstorm Christmas gifts for family and friends! 😍Giving thoughtful presents is one of my favorite parts of the fall/winter seasons. While I buy most of my things secondhand, I still like to splurge and buy sustainable products every once in awhile. So, for today’s post I thought I would share what is currently on my (Christmas) wishlist!
Apartment Wishlist Items
Pela Phone Case
I have been wanting a Pela case for SO long! I got my very first smartphone back in high school and have been using it (and the same case) ever since. While the iPhone 6 might be “old”, it still works just fine. Take that Apple and your planned obsolescence! Now that I’ve started my new job, my company will be taking over my phone plan… Which includes upgrading my phone to the iPhone 11! I’m excited to say I will be purchasing a compostable Pela case soon 🎉
Almond Cow Plant-Based Milk Maker
My parents started making their own almond milk with a blender a year or so ago. Currently, I either get my milk in glass or a recyclable carton. I know there has been a lot of talk about how some almond milks aren’t actually good for the planet; so, I really want to start making my own “milks”! The Almond Cow has been on my wishlist for a long time… Looks so awesome and does all the hard parts (especially the straining) for you! 😍
Soap Nuts (affiliate link)
I’ve written about how to make your laundry room zero waste in the past; a great alternative to detergents is to use soap nuts! My boyfriend has sensitive skin so we have been using up the rest of his detergent; but, I’m hoping to try out soap nuts in the near future. We have shared laundry in the our apartment building, so I’m not sure if we will be able to this year… But hopefully when we have our own in unit!
IKEA Tanum Rug
If you have been following my Instagram (which you totally should!), I posted a few times about the virtual Zero Waste Fest I attended recently. During one of these sessions, they had a lady from IKEA’s sustainability department talk about what the company is doing to be green. She briefly mentioned these rugs, and I totally want one! 😊 They are made from all the scrap fabrics/threads of their other products – this makes every single one unique. Definitely will have to check them out whenever I find myself in an IKEA next.
Bidet Toilet Attachment (affiliate link)
I traveled to Italy a few years ago and was introduced to the bidet… It is an uncommon thing here in the States, but they are such a great way to reduce toilet paper usage. I talked about them in my How to Zero Waste Your Bathroom post; it’s totally on my Christmas wishlist! This specific one has almost 16k reviews on Amazon, so it must be pretty good!
Sustainable Body Care Products
Yay for Earth Lotion
I’ve been following the lovely earth muffin who runs this company (@stevieyaaaay on Insta) for quite some time now… Her lotion has so many great reviews and a cult following; so, I definitely want to try it out soon! I was going to get it awhile ago but my skin started to break out a lot for some reason. I thought I would wait until my skin was clear to give it a try – so I need to buy it soon!
Reusable Makeup Remover Pads (affiliate link)
As I just mentioned, my skin is finally going back to normal after freaking out for a bit. I don’t currently use a toner, but I want to start using one at some point (as I hope it will help with my dry skin). These pads are amazing for toners and taking off makeup, so I think it is such a great sustainable product.
Razor Blades (affiliate link)
Switching to a safety razor is still to this day my favorite sustainable swap. Shaving with a safety razor is easy and uber effective – I’ve only gone through about 4 blades in the two years I’ve had the razor. Because I have my last blade on, I need to get some new razor blades soon. This pack has 100 for only $7 – what a bargain!
Dental Lace Toothpaste Tabs
I recently reviewed Dental Lace’s refillable silk floss, and I’m 1000% a convert! The company was so much fun to work with! 😁 They recently came out with toothpaste tablets to replace toothpaste in plastic tubes… I haven’t tried out any tooth tabs before (I did try a tooth powder from Pretty Frank once), so I definitely want to give these a try! What is currently on your Christmas wishlist?
Love,
Jenna ♥
Reusable cotton pads are on mine too!
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How great are those IKEA rugs? I love those! I switched to reusable cotton pads to remove makeup this past year and I really love them.
Sounds like a wonderful list.
I love the sound of the soap nuts and the bidet toilet attachment!! xx
I honestly feel like including eco-friendly items in our wish-lists is so important.
We need to realize we change the world with our $ and that as an individual the best that we can do is support businesses that align with our philosofies as much as we can!
Great post babe!
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This is such a great list!!
Thank you so much – I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
-Jenna