what are the eco friendly household products?

A few months ago, I decided to opt for a sustainable lifestyle and make my space and household products sustainable that contain material from a natural source or processed with less impact on the environment like solar power instead of using nonrenewable energy and get easily decomposed post-consumption.

My sustainable household products at the moment are defined by simplicity, elegance, eco-friendly, and durability. With the passing of time, I felt that my household styling has shifted in a new direction since my early 30’s and I comfortably settled into it now because it just felt right and good for the environment. 

With that in mind, I decided to opt and style my home and embrace household products timeless, and use them to their full potential. I hope to be able to list down my collection and put it together effortlessly, while at the same time achieving that ultimate sustainable household products.

A household product is considered eco-friendly and sustainable if it minimizes the impact on the environment during production, consumption, and disposal.

One of the best ways to live a healthy and sustainable life by avoiding the chemicals and ensure the products you buy are produced with both ethics and the environment in mind.

The matter incorporates Eco-friendly household products that usually contain material from a natural source and can be recycled easily. 

The way it’s made  An Eco-friendly household product made or processed by the less impact on the environment like solar power instead of using nonrenewable energy.

Post consumption impact  Eco-friendly household products are biodegradable and get easily decomposed.

I wrote down a list of items that are essential for me to keep and invest in: From essential cleaning supplies to must-have kitchen equipment and beyond, here are 105 items everyone should have at a sustainable and eco-friendly home—or at least plan on having some time in the near future.

Kitchen Equipment

There are many moments for us to improve upon for a more sustainable and eco-friendly kitchen.

Sustainable kitchen products can reduce your overall waste and help save money while promoting a healthy and sustainable lifestyle for you and your family.

It may be clear that using eco-friendly kitchen products will be doing your part in helping promote a sustainable environment. Fortunately, safer cookware alternatives exist which helps in maintaining wellbeing.

1. Zero Waste Essentials Coconut Coir Dish and Utensil Scrub 
2. Cotton Terry Kitchen Dish Cloths 
3. Handmade Wooden Basket Shape Multipurpose Cutlery Holder
4. Multipurpose Foldable Dish Drying Rack Stainless Steel
5. Stainless Steel Kitchen Dish Drainer Organizer Storage Rack 
6. Earthen Clay Drinking Water Pot
7. Cotton Kitchen Pot Holders
8. Cotton Oven Mitten with Pot Holder 
9. Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Pan 
10. Stainless Steel Kitchen Measuring Spoon Cups Set
11. Reusable Stainless Steel Metal Straws 
12. KITCHEN TOOLS SET 
13. Gold Plated  Cutlery Set
14. Classic Paring Knife Set
15. Bamboo Wood Chopping Cutting Board 
16. Cast Iron Tawa
17. Non Stick Carbon Steel Baking Tray
18. Saucepan with Bakelite Handle 
19. Vegetable and Fruit Peeler with Stainless Steel 
20. Clay/Earthen Cooker for Curry/Dal/Frying with Mitti Lid
21. Clay Earthen Big Size Idli and Pasta Cooker with Lid 
22. Handmade Dinner Plates
23. Dining Serving Katori Bowl Handmade 
24. Handmade Brass Embossed Glass Tumbler
25.  Handmade Wooden Platter Serving Bowl
26.  Handmade Decorative Serveware Mixing Bowl
27. Stainless Steel Colander 
28. Stainless Steel Tin/Can Opener
29. Stainless Steel Wine Bottle and Corkscrew Opener
30. Stainless Steel Wire Whisk 
31. oil brush for cooking silicone brush 
32. Glass Cylinder Airtight Food Storage Container Canister Jar with Bamboo Lid & Silicone Sealing Ring
33. Glass Water Bottle for Fridge with Handle 
34. Pop-up Toaster 
35. Espresso and Cappuccino Coffee Maker
36. Ceramic Coffee Mug with Lid 
37. Crystal Glass Electric Kettle 
38. Hand Blender
39. Ecobake Baking & Cooking Parchment Paper 
40. Madhu Wrap (Beeswax Food Wraps) 
41. Handmade Coaster Perfect for Dining Table 
42. Braided Jute Placemats, for Center Table/Bed-Side Table, Dining Table
43. Jute Table Runner Handmade for Dining Table
44. Handmade Wooden Serving Tray
45.  Handicraft Wooden Paper Towel Holder

Furniture and decor

The prime purpose of opting for sustainable and eco-friendly furniture  and decor as an essential household is to acquire care for the environment as sustainable and eco-friendly furniture and decor are designed to consider different sustainability aspects some of these can be:

• They are made up of recycled materials.
• They can be recycled after use.
• Durable pieces with a long lifetime and usefulness.

1. WOOD Frame Bed Support 
2.  Hard Cotton Bed Pillow for Perfect Neck Support
3. Handicraft Bamboo Clothing Garment Rack, with Top Shelf and Shoe Clothing Storage Organizer Shelves
4. Organic Cotton Bath Towel
5. 100% Organic Cotton Hand Towel 
6. Organic Cotton bedsheet with 2 Pillow Covers.
7. Handicraft Quilt 
8. Cotton Bath Mat 
9.  Ceramic Handmade Flower vase 
10. Handloom Khadi Cotton Woven Door Curtain with Stainless Steel Eyelets
11.  Handmade Wall Clock
12.  Fiber Wood Framed Wall Mirror
13.  Handmade Hanging Bamboo Ceiling Lamp
14. A cozy  place to sit Handmade and Handcrafted Premium Cane Wood Apple ChairComfort Mattress
15. Clay Money  Container with Bottom Tray

Cleaning products 

To minimise the negatively impact on the environment or your family’s health from cleaning produts, we can opt for cleaning products that  are manufactured  by using sustainable practices and naturally acquire, non-toxic, and contain biodegradable ingredients.

1. Natural Care Everyday All Purpose Cleaner (Neem & Camphor) 
2. Greenshield Food Surface wipes 
3. Eco-Friendly & Odour Remover 
4. Non-Woven Washable Kitchen Wipes 
5. Hand & Face Sanitizing Wipes with Tulsi, Turmeric & Tea Tree 
6. Natural  Glass Cleaner
7. Window Screen Cleaning Brush Mesh  Cleaning Tools Wet and Dry Dual-Use 
8.  Hand Glove Duster 
9.  Multipurpose  Duster 
10.  Coconut Palm Broom  
11. Wooden Handle Natural Bristles Scrubber Bath Massage Exfoliator 
12. Natural Cedar Wood Rings Repellent Blocks Moth Balls Clothes Protection Storage Accessories wardrobes Drawers Freshener
13. Natural Portable Deodorizer & Dehumidifier for Washrooms 
14. Wet Kitchen Cleaning Cloth Environmentally Friendly  Washable, Reusable and Biodegradable
15.  Bamboo Bath Tray for Tub | Stable and Convenient Bath Caddy
16.  High Suction Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner and Blower with  Reusable Dustbag 
17. Stainless Steel dust pan 
18. Spinning Mop Bucket  Stainless Steel Spinner, Dispenser 
19. Silicone Hand Gloves with Scrubber
20. Stainless Steel Strainer Kitchen Drain Basin Basket Filter Stopper 
21.  Eco Round Toilet Brush with Stand 
22. Natural Moisture-Resistant Jute Laundry Hamper With Handle
23. Steel Bucket with Lid
24. Eco-Friendly Aroma Oil  Air Purifier and Humidifier
25. Stainless Steel Clothes Drying Stand (Foldable)

Storage and Organizational Items

Specifically designed organizational household products actually just end up and get trashed. we can resign ourselves for being irresponsible in the household storage and organizational products storage department.

Choosing an eco-friendly storage option like bamboo boxes and wooden baskets are great. 

1. Bamboo Coat Stand with Hanging Storage Organiser 
2. Cardboard Lever Arch Box File (Eco) 
3. Bamboo Lap Desk for Laptop  with Detachable Cushion 
4. Sheesham Wood Bed Side Table for Bedroom with Drawer 
5. Biodegradable Garbage Bags 
6. Wooden Key Holder
7. Stainless Steel Silver Pedal Dustbin Trash can
8. STAR WORK Multi Functional  Wooden  Hangers
9. Adjustable Wooden Drawer Organizer 
10. Handmade Wooden Jewellery Organizer 

For Emergencies

Be prepared than not prepared in case something does happen. You should always create an emergency kit and consider trying to make it more eco-friendly.

1.  First Aid Kit Metal Storage Box 
2.  Photoelectric Smoke Alarm Detector with 10 Year Battery
3. Solar Emergency LED Rechargeable Light Lantern with USB Mobile Charging 
4.  solar-powered phone charger
5.  Windproof Rechargeable Flameless Lighter
6. Eco Fire Extinguisher
7.  Double Layer Inverted Reversible Umbrella with C Shape Handle 
8.  Rechargeable  Batteries
9. Cotton  Reusable Face Mask
10. Lighter Windproof Rechargeable Flameless Lighter

Now that you know which eco-friendly and sustainable household you’ll need, There is a long list to go, but those listed above are some of the most essential household ones to have at your place. So what do you think of my list? Did I leave something off completely that should be listed? Did I categorize things in a way you disagree with? Tell me below in the comments!