LA Compost ​​- Get involved around LA Grow NYC - Get involved around NYC Pros: reduces waste and helps eliminate landfills which minimizes carbon emissions from them Cons: depending on where you live you might have to drop off the compost somewhere Review: There is no excuse for why every single

Produce Bags - multiple options for plastic-free produce bag alternatives Pros: plastic free Cons: replacement bags may not be compostable (need to ensure lifetime use) Review: We grocery shop so often, so this switch is a life-changer. Plastic needs to go bye-bye and that starts with using reusab

OrganicBasics ​​- eco-friendly underwear, socks, and more Pros: super comfy, sustainably produced, work with factories that are free from child/forced labor, made with the most responsible fabric material and technology available (meaning natural, renewable, recycled, biodegradable, and low-impac

Meet Them - LGBTQ+ Environmental & Plant based Influencers Pros: Everything Cons: None Review: We are one planet, united through love. It is going to take all of us to come together and solve the issues that are planet faces. Be diverse. Praise diversity. Spread it everywhere, so we can grow the lov

Litter - Is it worth picking up? Volunteer - How to get involved in your neighborhood Pros: help make the world a cleaner place, safer for our waterways and ecosystems Cons: it seems like there is an infinite amount Review: Although picking up litter is very helpful, it is not tackling the issue a

LA: Farm Fresh to You - Straight-from-the-farm grocery delivery service NYC: Farm to People - Straight-from-the-farm grocery delivery service Pros: reduce carbon footprint by buying locally sourced food, pesticide-hormone-and-toxic-free, delivers straight to your doorstep Cons: ~$10 difference from

Swedish Dish Cloth - Compostable, Reusable Paper Towels Pros: last FOREVER, plastic-free, compostable, super absorbent, extremely versatile Cons: ours arrived in plastic packaging (we believe they changed to compostable/recycling packaging - will check with next order) Review: Another quick way to

Raw Elements - Plastic-Free & Marine-Safe Sunscreen Pros: plastic-free, toxic-free, very thick (a little goes a long way and stays on skin for awhile), have white and dark skin tone options Cons: small tin for a slightly expensive price, strange smell when it's in the tin, need to really scrub it o

Well Earth - Sustainable, Plastic-Free Laundry & Other Household Products Pros: way lighter than those big ole jugs, plastic-free, toxic-free Cons: stain stick isn't as practical to carry with you everywhere, but it is still affective Review: Such an easy switch to your daily routine; it's actually

Booda Organics - Eco-Friendly Body Care Products Pros: smells like chocolate (only from the tin), smooth on the skin, a little bit of it goes a long way, different sized tins for traveling Cons: can be oily if you apply too much, melts in warm weather (just keep in fridge) Review: Such amazing moi

Murphy's Naturals ​- plant-based mosquito repellents Pros: toxic-free (no DEET), plant-based, safe for the environment, multiple Cons: some products are not plastic-free Review: During mosquito season, it seems like nothing can keep the bug bites away. So not only did Murphy's products help out,

HoneyBee Burger ​​- vegan fast food joint that is taking over the world VegNews - best burger in LA Pros: best fast food vegan joint, best burger, best chicken sandwich, best shakes, best EVERYTHING! Cons: none Review: Once you have HoneyBee Burger, there is no going back. You won't want to becaus

Meatless in Manhattan ​- Easy, fun vegan recipes Veg News - Your source for everything vegan Pros: reduces carbon footprint of the meat industry, saves animals, better tasting, protein abundant, cheaper, feel better physically, mentally, emotionally, and sexually Cons: none Review: The big message

Well Earth - items for a plastic-free, sustainable, zero waste lifestyle Pros: 100% compostable, very compact, plastic free, multiple scents, last FOREVER Cons: a little harder to apply as it is not as oily as your regular deodorant Review: One of our favorite sustainable alternatives. All scents

Green Paper Products - sustainable plastic & paper products for parties and all occasions! Repurpose - compostable tableware products sold on Amazon Pros: 100% compostable, easy alternative to all basic party needs Cons: people have said the cups melt in the heat (but cannot attest), packaging is

Happy Sustainability Sunday! But more importantly, Happy Mother’s Day! We want to send our love to our wonderful mother, as well as to all other moms, soon-to-be mommy’s, and loved ones who have passed away 💜. We truly thank you for all that you’ve done to raise us to the people we have become toda

No Tox Life - Bath, Body, & Home Cleaning Products Pros: toxic-free, plastic-free, very potent, works great with plant-fibered scrubbers Cons: none Review: Making the switch from bottled to bar soap is so simple and easy thanks to No Tox Life. You still get all the suds you want while ensuring a de

Ethique - Personal Hygiene, Beauty, and Household Products Pros: everything is compostable, many products to choose from based off your skin/body/hair type, loyalty rewards program for every purchase Cons: higher prices (need to normalize these products to drive that down - reward program helps), q

A Raunchy, Educational, Comedy Vegan Cooking Show - Join Us Every #MeatlessMonday Pros: healthier, saves the planet, sex-enhancing Cons: none Review: Go vegan. It is one of the best decisions of our lives. Not only is it better for you personally, but it is single-handedly the biggest thing you c

How to easily turn your food scraps into compost: GrowNYC 1. Collect your compost 2. Find the closet composting location 3. Drop it off LA Composting 1. Collect your compost 2. Find the closet composting location 3. Drop it off How to Compost at Home Pros: minimizes waste, can turn into soi

BoonBoo ​​- bamboo compostable q-tips TheLastObject ​- reusable q-tip (have not used) Pros: plastic-free, same great feeling Cons: break more easily than regular q-tips Review: Ain't nothing like a good q-tip and these bamboo ones do not disappoint. They get the job done, feel great, and have no i

Wilson ​​- sustainable tennis balls Pros: plastic free and 100% sustainable packaging, 4x longer lasting balls, percentage of profits supports global sustainability projects Cons: balls are still not compostable Review: We love tennis. But we hate plastic. These eco-friendlier balls help eliminat

LA Farmer's Markets ​- the best west coast farmer's markets NY Farmer's Markets - who knew farms were so close to NYC Pros: less preservatives, fresher food, smaller carbon footprint, will help local farms compete against monopolistic corporations to push the government to subsidizing sustainable f

Dropps - Sustainable kitchen and laundry products Pros: plastic-and-toxic-free, everything (including the packaging) is compostable Cons: the pod sometimes doesn't dissolve totally (think it might be our dishwasher) Review: Love these pods so much. They are legitimately exactly like your usual dish

Who Gives a Crap - sustainable toilet and tissue products Pros: 100% bamboo, 50% of proceeds are donated to help build bathrooms worldwide Cons: Not as soft as your Kleenex/Puff tissue, but it is comfortable enough to never cause irritation Review: Such an easy alternative for your tissue usage.

Ethique - Personal Hygiene, Beauty, and Household Products Well Earth - Sustainable, Plastic-Free Household Products Pros: plastic-and-toxic free, potent on all surfaces, multiple scents Cons: have to do (MINIMAL) work to prep the solution (boil water, stir, and pour into bottle) Review: Ethique ju

Booda Organics - Body Care Products Pros: lasts awhile, vegan, flavorful, compostable Cons: expensive for just a small chapstick (but for how long it lasts and how organic it is...so worth it) Review: The best chapstick ever! And this is coming from people who would buy cases of the chapstick bran

Bite - Dental Hygiene Products Pros: recyclable and compostable packaging, makes traveling so much easier (non-liquid toothpaste and mouth wash is clutch on the plane) Cons: toothpaste doesn't suds as much (suds are not necessary anyways), no fluoride Review: Takes a couple of brushes to get used

Lovability - Eco-friendly Sex Products Pros: cruel-free, toxic-free, vegan friendly, the cutest packaging that is 100% recyclable Cons: typically will need to apply additional Lovability lube Review: The best way to practice safe sex while making Mother Earth happy. Condoms are comfortable and dur

BoIE Shower Scrubber - 100% recyclable shower scrubbers Pros: feels amazing on your skin, 100% recyclable (can ship back to be turned into new products), much more hygienic Cons: not compostable (packaging is recyclable) Review: This is a great start to rid the planet of all the loofas that are hu