7 Eco-Friendly Items Every College Student Needs
One aspect of being a college student is that you’re always in a rush. From waking up, going to class, doing homework, participating in campus organizations or even working a job, our days can be packed. Now, adding a pandemic into the mix, we are tasked with continuing these routines but with an added challenge.
As we are make changes to our lives, pandemic or not, we should stay aware of how these changes might impact the environment and our future. Every year, about 8 million tons of waste are discarded in our oceans. Even though 75% of our products are recyclable, only 30% ever get recycled. And, in 2017, the United States generated 267.8 tons of waste in which 136.9 tons ended up in landfills.
Knowing these facts should motivate us to recycle our mixed paper, bottles and more. But what other options are there for transform our lifestyles in a way that also helps our planet? The answer is fairly simple: eco-friendly products! You might notice that many of the following eco-friendly items we suggest are everyday products, from shampoo to tote bags to cleaning supplies. As we move into our dorms and slowly begin to settle in, why not switch over eco-friendly products? Here are a few to consider:
1. Love Beauty And Planet Shampoo Products
This company stands for everything we can dream for our planet. While sourcing their ingredients responsibly, LBAP strives to reduce waste, save water, and lessen our carbon footprint with their shampoo made from 100% recycled material.
2. Greenzla reusable cotton pads
This is a perfect replacement for those of us who wear makeup or sunscreen throughout the day. Lessen the number of makeup wipes you throw out every day with Greenzla’s reusable cotton pads. These pads are 100% bamboo cotton and can be used on all skin types.
3. The Humble Co. toothbrushes
Most of our toothbrushes are made from plastic that, if not disposed of correctly, might end up in our oceans. The Humble Co. is a company that works to create and package its products while leaving the lowest environmental footprint possible. For just $5, you can own a bamboo (a.k.a .one of the fastest-growing plants ever) toothbrush.
Let’s reduce the amount of plastic bags we get at the grocery store by using reusable tote bags. Not only will you have cute designs to sport at the grocery store with minimal chance of bag breakage, but you also won’t have to worry about plastic bags in landfills.
5. Cleancult cleaning supplies
“Real ingredients, zero-waste packaging, and a powerful clean that’s better for you and the planet.” Sounds great to us. If you want to take it a step further, investing in a starter Cleancult bundle would be the best way to ensure that your dorm is freshly cleaned.
6. Tree Tribe stainless steel bottle
Eliminate plastic water bottles with a reusable stainless steel one from Tree Tribe. These bottles are both eco-friendly and indestructible, and they will keep your drink cool for hours without sweating. The best part? With every purchase, a tree is planted!
For those of you who still need to take notes on paper, we have a product for you. Made from 100% post-consumer-waste recycled paper, Decomposition creates amazing notebooks of all sizes and designs for everyone to use.