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1. Store fruits and veggies alongside a Bluapple freshness ball to extend their life by just existing in proximity to your produce, saving you money and unnecessary trips to the grocery store.
2. And, revamp your pantry with a set of airtight dry food containers to lock in freshness for all those grains, nuts, and baking provisions. You've let one too many boxes of cereal go stale — it's time to break the cycle.
3. Spend less on your smile with this teeth-whitening pen, because traditional strips are tough to use, expensive, and can leave you with teeth sensitivity that is, in my professional opinion, NO fun. This pen costs a fraction of the price, can be used on the go, and the best part? NO lingering sensitivity.
4. Replace wasteful lint rollers with a patented pet hair remover if Fido's hair is taking over every surface in your home. This roller uses bristles, not sticky tape, to catch lint, meaning you can clean and reuse it over and over and over again.
5. Save stained surfaces with a TikTok-famous pink cleaning paste so you can finally tackle all those annoying scuffs and stains you thought only an expensive paint job could eliminate.
6. Revive worn-out furniture with wood polish that conditions and protects wood with a combination of beeswax and orange oil, while hiding dings and scratches that were totally already like that when you got it.
7. Cut down on energy costs and install a self-adhesive door draft stopper. Simply snip it to size and stick on any door to guard against drafts, noise, and under-door lights. Then just sit back, watch your electricity bill go down, and enjoy a little extra $$$ in your pocket.
8. Embrace refillables with these silicone travel bottles that have a built-in labeling system because it's time to stop spending a small fortune on name-brand travel-sized products and just make your own. These are totally leak-proof and can be washed and reused again, and again, and again.
9. Ditch single-use paper towels for these Swedish dishcloths, an eco-friendly alternative that, unlike regular dishcloths, can be sanitized in the dishwasher or microwave between uses so you know they're not harboring any unwanted germs.
10. Never pay $5+ for bottled water again with a leakproof nesting water bottle that comes with a fun surprise! The stainless-steel bottle nests inside a travel cup, so you can score even more savings when you take advantage of those BYO cup discounts at your favorite coffee shop. There's even a surprise silicone coffee lid stowed inside the bottle cap. 🤯
I am constantly trying to solve the problem of my near-constant desire for a beverage competing with my other desire to avoid single-use plastics. Recently, that has manifested in this purchase, which I've been really loving for over a year now. Both the bottle and cup are stainless steel, and can keep beverages either hot and cold for hours. All the pieces stow together really easily. I was skeptical how well the silicone coffee lid would work, since some reviewers complained that it slips off from time to time, but I've had zero issues. Though this unit is a tad heavier than my last water bottle, the fact that I now ALWAYS have a cup on me for an impromptu coffee run is well worth the negligible difference.
Get it from Amazon for $34.95+ (available in two sizes and in 10 colors).
11. Make the switch from single-use pads and tampons to a reusable menstrual cup for a one-and-done purchase you'll keep for years that won't fill up your trash or empty your wallet like other period products.
The menstrual cup factor that freaked me out the most was the thought of having to get up there and break the seal to take it out. So when I saw the Flex Cup, which is specifically designed to make that process easier, I figured why not give it a try. This is a purchase I would definitely file under the 'life-changing' category. Yes, there is a learning curve, but by my second cycle with the cup I felt like a pro. Even with the pull tab, taking it out can be a little messy (I tend to just do it in the shower), but it's definitely a more controlled experience than if it wasn't there at all. With my flow, I can leave my cup in for 12 straight hours without fear (can't say the same about tampons...), meaning The Flex Cup has made my period less awful. A true feat!
Promising review: "So very happy with my purchase!! Fits comfortably! Easy to insert and remove just takes some getting used to. Save money on pads and tampons! Very very very happy with this purchase." —Evie
Get it from Amazon for $29.92 (available in two sizes).
12. Treat your pup with a heck-durable duck chew toy your adorable-but-destructive good doggo can't shred to pieces just five minutes after receiving it. RIP to all the (expensive) toys that came before.
13. Trim your shopping list with a pack of reusable Swiffer mop pads because it's a multitasking purchase you can use again and again for dry or wet cleaning.
Turbo Microfiber Store is a small business that launched in 2018 on a mission to create top-quality cleaning accessories to help you get through your to-do list as sustainably and cost-effective as possible.
Promising review: "I got both kinds, the ones with the wrap around flaps for the regular green mop (pic) and I got the nonflap ones for the WetJet. They are made of a good quality material, well designed, fit perfectly and are easy to put on and take off. They stick to the mop very securely, you don't have to worry about them coming off when cleaning, and when done you just toss them in the washer. I am so happy I started using these. They are saving me loads of money on those wet and dry refill sheets and saves the planet as well!" —Phoenix Hinton
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.49.
14. And try these reusable Swiffer dusters so you can have all the cleaning convenience of the disposable versions while helping the environment and saving money on expensive single-use refills.
15. Save desecrated floors and furniture with a pet stain eliminator that'll pull off the ultimate magic trick — erasing new and old stains (and stank) on any surface with just a quick spritz and a rinse.
16. Protect your expensive furniture with a set of vinyl scratch guards if your pet just doesn't seem to grasp that the couch is not their toy.
17. Make your own delectable drinks in this quart-size cold brew maker with an airtight seal that'll keep your coffee tasting so fresh, you won't even think about going to your favorite caffeine chain.
18. Swap blotting papers for this volcanic stone face roller to soak up excess face oil even if you have makeup on! Unlike blotting papers, this roller is able to be washed and reused, reducing waste and saving you $$$.
19. Replace dryer sheets with these precious penguin dryer balls, because on top of their stunning good looks they can do everything a dryer sheet can (over and over again) AND reduce drying times, which is good news for your energy bill.
20. Be your own car detailer with a headlight restoration kit if your high and low beams aren't shining as bright as they used to. This kit attaches to your standard electric drill, so you can get crystal clear headlights without the expensive trip to the repair shop.
21. Get a custom mani on the cheap with mini nail art tattoos. Each hand-drawn, waterproof design is applied like a temporary tattoo and sticks to skin, nails, or any hard surface you want to customize.
22. Quit paying a premium for K-Cup coffee and make your own with refillable coffee pods you can stuff with your favorite bean blend to save loads of money (and plastic).
23. Salvage your sugar with a terra-cotta sugar-saver that'll turn your hard-as-rock clump of brown sugar into a soft pile of ready-to-use sweetness (and keep it that way).
24. Manage your inventory with a covered battery organizer and tester because you long ago lost track of which batteries in the junk drawer were alive or dead. This handy organizer holds 93 batteries so you can stop tossing perfectly good batteries you *think* are dead and buying duplicates you don't need.
25. Rescue well-loved knits with a pumice-like sweater stone for gently removing pesky pilling that makes buying a brand-new sweater all too tempting.
26. Maintain your cutlery with a tiny knife sharpener if you're tired of having to pick between dull blades and sawing through tomatoes or spending a fortune on a new set.
27. Get your money's worth with a pack of Shark Tank-approved miniature spatulas so you can make sure you're scooping out every 👏 last 👏 drop 👏 of that expensive foundation, lotion, hot sauce, etc.
28. Take your plumber's number off speed dial and try a simple-to-use drain clog remover that'll help you handle the wet, hairy monster living in your pipes for a fraction of the cost.
29. Cut costs and waste with a makeup-erasing cloth to gently — but effectively — remove your makeup with just a little bit of water. With this, you can permanently cross makeup remover and cotton pads off your shopping list. And when it gets dirty, just toss it in the wash!
30. Say goodbye to expensive specialty cleaners and try this powerful all-purpose cleaner concentrate you can use to clean floors, clothes, cars, tubs, sinks — you name it! Just follow the included instructions and dilute with water accordingly. One bottle = endless possibilities = no more wasting money on ineffective cleaners.
31. Extend the life of your brushes with a makeup brush cleaner that's hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, and paraben-free for treating your tools to a sudsy shampoo wash that'll return them to their former glory (and color).
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this brush shampoo! I was a little skeptical of how well it would clean my brushes since I'd never tried it before, but after using this I am very pleased with the outcome. It has a faint shampoo scent but nothing too overpowering, and suds like you wouldn't believe. It got all the way down to the base of the brush and gave it a really good cleaning. One of my brushes is made from boar hair (Estée Lauder powder brush) and I was worried it was going to frizz it out and ruin the shape, but it actually improved it after I had previously used baby shampoo. It's very soft and not at all coarse feeling. I also used this shampoo on my Beauty Blender, and it did a great job getting all the foundation out. All in all, I'd rate this product a 10/10!" —Katastrophe
Get it from Amazon for $6.96.
32. Reduce produce waste with a set of reusable food huggers so you can efficiently wrap up the other half of that unused lemon or lime without wasting it altogether or getting single-use plastics involved.
Food Huggers is a woman-owned small biz founded by two friends trying to cut down on both food and plastic waste in the kitchen.
Promising review: "I bought these because I got tired of throwing away plastic bags or plastic wrap for halves of lemons and lime. I wish I had found these sooner! They work great and are perfect for storing halves of citrus." –Cheryl Wood
Get the set of two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two styles).
33. Make the most of your wine with a 5-in-1 cork that aerates, pours, and filters, while acting as a leak-proof stopper if you don't go through the whole bottle in one go. It'll stay fresh for as long as it takes you to finish throughout the week (or night – whatever!).
Hayley's Corker is a small business founded by J. E. Haley who dreamed up the 5-in-1 cork while enjoying a glass of wine and wondering if she could replace a drawer full of wine accessories with one compact device. The answer (obviously) turned out to be "yes"!
The manufacturer says the BPA-free stopper fits most standard wine bottles.
Promising review: "Does exactly what it says it does. I was skeptical to pay this much for essentially a piece of plastic, but it is so useful, has fit all of my wine bottles perfectly, and is completely leakproof. Wonderful product and well made." —Rebekah
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $17.31.
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