The Green Review

If you're looking for a pair of sunglasses that are eco friendly, look no further than Tree Tribe. They are an outdoor lifestyle brand that plants 10 trees on every sale. Their bamboo sunglasses come in various styles that include classics like the wayfarer and cat eye. You get a bamboo sunglasses case and a microfiber pouch. They do also sell other green products if you wish to check them out. They include items like hemp clothing, stainless steel bottles, and various leaf leather products. https://treetribe.com

Bureo is a company that makes skateboards out of recycled fishing nets. They have a recycling program called 'Net Positiva' in Chile where the fishing nets are collected. They started off with skateboards which are still their main product, but have also expanded to surf fins for surfboards and frisbees. If you love to skate and care about the ocean this may be the skateboard you want to check out next. https://bureo.co

One of the first steps you can take in going green is switching over to a bamboo toothbrush. You’re supposed to replace your toothbrush every three months. That’s 4 plastic toothbrushes a year. If you were to live until 80 that would be 320 toothbrushes over your lifetime. Now imagine that times all the people on planet earth who practice dental hygiene. Instead of throwing away a plastic toothbrush every few months why not compost one instead? The bristles are nylon and can be removed and recycled. The packaging is plant based and compostable. You won’t have to create any waste in order to brush your teeth. Brush with Bamboo can help make this possible. They also sell children’s toothbrushes, stainless steel tongue cleaners, bamboo travel cases, bamboo straws, and bamboo toothbrush holders. Check them out today. https://www.brushwithbamboo.com

A person is supposed to floss at least once a day as part of their dental hygiene routine. Floss normally comes packaged in tiny plastic containers that don’t get recycled. This creates a ton of waste in the long run. This is where Dental Lace comes in. It is made of silk which is compostable and comes in beautiful glass containers that can be refilled. If for any reason you have to dispose of your container, you can just toss it in the recycling. Once you start running out you can order a refill and continue to use your glass container. Try Dental Lace today. ;] https://www.dentallace.com

I personally don't wear makeup, but if I did, I would go with Elate Cosmetics. This Canadian based company is as sustainable as they come. They may have some plastic in their products, but their current goal is to be the first waste-free cosmetic company and they are 65% of the way there. Their beauty kits are reusable and beautiful in their minimalism. Not only are their products sustainable, but they are also vegan, cruelty free, and toxin free. If you want to go green with your makeup routine, check out Elate Cosmetics. https://elatebeauty.com

I used to love balloons. I love the environment more. Check out this link below to find out more about the destructive effects of balloons. https://www.balloonsblow.org

Most of you may have seen or heard of Klean Kanteen before. What you may not know is that they are a family owned company run by a brother and sister duo that has been around since 2004. You may be familiar with their BPA-free, stainless steel, reusable water bottles and insulated bottles for hot beverages. They actually have a vast range of products that includes cups, tumblers, growlers, baby bottles, sippy bottles, and food canisters. Klean Kanteen recently made their products 4X more durable with their new Klean Coat with the safety of the environment and people in mind. Their goal is to reduce the stream of single use items and they continue to meet that goal by doing things like donating products to local organizations and fundraisers. I myself recently bought a sippy bottle for my baby and he loves the bright color and I love that it's durable and doesn't leak. Go check out Klean Kanteen today and help and reduce single use products. https://www.kleankanteen.com

If you've never heard of them before you should check out Who Gives A Crap. They sell only tree free toilet paper. It's all either made from 100% recycled material or bamboo which is super sustainable. The company also sells tree free paper towels and tissues. They originally were only available in Australia and a select few other countries, but they've recently become available in the US. They also are wrapped in the funnest patterns ever. I would highly recommend reusing the tissue they're wrapped in as wrapping paper, etc. I love that they aren't wrapped in plastic. Did I mention that a portion of their funds go to building toilets for those who don't have access? So yeah, they're pretty awesome. https://us.whogivesacrap.org/

Introducing Raww. A line of vegan nail polish that is actually good for your nails. There are 26 different colors and they are all infused with superfoods like kale, acai berries, and coconut oil just to name a few. They are also ten-free which means they are free of the ten most commonly found ingredients in nail polish such as toluene, phthalates and parabens. Raww is Certified Natural, Certified Cruelty Free and made in Australia. https://www.rawwcosmetics.com

This company sell natural vegan shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion in refillable, reusable containers. It’s called a circular economy. You send the containers back to be refilled and they never go to waste. If you’re looking for new products to try I highly recommended them. 🌱💚