eco-friendly holiday alternatives

In a year already full of so much waste, here are some excellent eco-friendly substitutes for those holiday items that you can’t do without…

Recyclable Wrapping Paper from Wrappily, $10: While this may come as a surprise, most wrapping paper is actually non-recyclable. This super-cute, double-sided, fully recyclable wrapping paper is even made from recycled newspaper. Wrappily has prints so cute that doing your part doesn’t have to come with any sacrifices.

Felt Monogram Ornaments from Anthropologie, $7: A colorful and cute substitute for plastic ornaments. These mixed with some wooden or glass ornaments will leave your tree looking merry and bright!

Recyclable Eco Christmas Crackers from Etsy, $3: These crackers are plastic free and come in a DIY kit so you have the option to fill them yourself.

Plant Based Eco-Glitter from CultureHustle, $26: If you have little ones, we’d imagine there will be lots of crafting this holiday season. So don’t use plastic glitter when you can use an eco-friendly alternative.

plastic rug pad alternative

At some point, rug pads inevitably end up being thrown away. Good news is there are always little ways we can do our parts to help our environment. This soy bean oil based rug pad is a great alternative to the classic rubber ones. It won’t just sit in a landfill for eternity. When there’s the option for eco-friendly, we always recommend making the sustainable choice.

West Elm Eco-Stay rug pad West Elm Eco-Stay Rug Pad, $7-65.

eco-chic sleep

If you’re a lover of linen bedding, then I definitely recommend switching from linen and trying hemp instead. Amber Fort’s Hemp Bedding is antibacterial (especially great for those with allergies and pet owners) and it thermoregulates your body while you sleep (keeping you warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer), which helps you maintain a better night’s rest. Amber Fort is luxurious, dreamy, and best of all - it’s sustainable… You literally help the environment just by going to sleep. Do your part, party people!

Amber Fort Hemp Bedding, starting at $60.

this water filter ftw

I’ve been purchasing bulky, plastic water filters for as long as I can remember. My recurring order of a 4-pack of ZeroWater filters cost $44.99 on Amazon, and each filter lasts about a month... Give or take a few days. Yesterday, I discovered Japanese Binchotan Charcoal water filter sticks. They absorb the impurities from our tap water, resulting in pure, seriously great tasting water. One stick costs $12.95 on Amazon, and all you have to do is boil the stick and let it dry every two weeks to reactivate the charcoal filter. I’m so amazed and excited about this reusable, zero-plastic, eco and economically friendly water filter option... Binchotan Charcoal ftw!

Ippinka Kishu Binchotan Charcoal. Available on Amazon. CLICK HERE to view/purchase. Please note, use caution when opening the package, the charcoal needs to be washed off (as will your hands).

Luminarc L3115 Quadro 2-Liter Glass Pitcher. Available on Amazon. CLICK HERE to view/purchase.