Earth-Friendly One-Stop Shops
Mindful products for your next grocery, cleaning and self care haul
Mindful products for your next grocery, cleaning and self care haul
Cover photo via Forage General
Today, we’re sharing our favorite membership-based websites for essentials that offer ethical and sustainable alternatives to Amazon.
A quick disclaimer: if you live in a place where Amazon is your only option for ordering affordable essentials, this guide is not intended for you. It is ultimately the responsibility of major corporations to provide ethical and sustainable options for consumers, and it’s unfortunate that there is no baseline when it comes to earth-friendly standards.
If you do have the means to order from other retailers, it can be so beneficial to vote with our dollars and show corporations how we want them to operate.
The most comprehensive product inventory comes from Thrive Market ($59.95 yearly fee) who offers non-toxic, eco-friendly, and affordable products. Public Goods ($59 yearly fee) is second on the docket, offering healthy, sustainable and accessible products. Their packaging is minimalistic and modern: ideal for keeping out on the counter in smaller spaces. The biggest difference between the two shops is that Public Goods carries an in-house line exclusively, and Thrive Market stocks a variety of brands in addition to their in-house line. Bonus: Thrive Market donates a yearly membership for every membership purchased.
Personal Care | Public Goods | Thrive Market
Browse hand sanitizer, shower essentials, skincare, toothbrushes, menstrual care, starter sets, razors, deodorant and perhaps the best part: low waste refills for a majority of Public Goods products. On Thrive Market, sift through your favorite brands like Acure, Weleda, Ursa Major, Mad Hippie and Burt’s Bees.
Household Cleaning | Public Goods | Thrive Market
Shop bathroom, laundry room and kitchen supplies: cleaning and otherwise. Choose amongst compostable trash bags, eco-friendly toilet paper, essential oils, non-toxic candles and organic towel sets.
Groceries | Public Goods | Thrive Market
Shop pantry essentials and snacks on Public Goods. You can find pretty much every type of grocery item on Thrive Market and you can shop by diet: whole30, keto, paleo, vegetarian and vegan.
Vitamins and Supplements | Public Goods | Thrive Market
Shop for health supplements and vitamins without additives or dyes on both websites.
Organic, Non-GMO Wine | Thrive Market
On Thrive Market: sort wines by pesticide free, no added sugar and biodynamic options.
Shop eco-dough
Babies and Kids | Thrive Market
Browse kids bath and body, maternity, toys, vitamins, diapers and more.
Shop Hemp for Pets
Pets | Thrive Market
Buy your regular pet-related essentials like cat and dog food, grooming and cleaning supplies, toys, treats and supplements.
Shop Seriously Soothing Cleansing Cream
Beauty | Thrive Market
Buy your foundation, lip balm, non-toxic mascara, toner, sunscreen, serum, masks and other skincare items all in one swoop.
We hope that you found this post helpful in transitioning to more impactful shopping.
Disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you decide to buy any of the products we refer to and promote. All opinions are our own.