Whenever I walk into a grocery store or one of those warehouse places I panic. I can’t help but think about all the plastic packaging on those shelves and where it will end up. Then I think about what’s inside all that packaging. I wonder how each product was made, what’s the impact on our planet and most importantly, what’s the impact on our health?
We aren’t helpless in this fight against pollution and all this stuff getting pumped into our environment. As consumers, we have the power to change what stores sell and even what companies make because we can choose which companies to support.
Let’s face it, money talks and as long as we support the brands doing things right, we can help them survive and grow. I promise you this changes the products being offered in these mega stores.
Supporting brands and companies doing things right is the only way to make a difference.
I may be a brand owner in one of these grocery stores (we sell into the Midwest Whole Foods Markets) but I’m also a consumer. I get how tough it is to stop using a product I’ve always used and replacing it with a new product that’s gentler on our planet and on ME. The thing is, the healthier replacement always surprises ME. It’s always an improvement and it usually works as well if not better than the toxic brand I dumped.
Change is difficult my friend, but if we want to improve the planet and our health, we need to start turning to eco-friendly, ethically made products.
From the food we eat to the clothes we wear, we have to start making conscious choices.
I know change doesn’t happen overnight. so I have an idea…
Let’s make every month Earth Month and start substituting one toxic product each month from our daily routines for a healthier, more environmentally friendly lifestyle.
Just think, by this time next year we’ll have a dozen new and improved options we support and to ME, that’s a big improvement. Think of the impact we’ll have if we all give this a try.
I’m gonna make this easier for you too….
We’ve gathered a list of brands doing their best to have the smallest, healthiest impact on our planet so you can make the switch without doing the research. Our list will definitely grow, so be sure to check back often!
Brands We Believe In…
Clothing
Fashion Brands
DL1961 (Denim)
Accessories
Maggie’s Organics (Socks)
Conscious Step (Socks)
Secondhand Stores
Crossroads Trading (Chicago, CA, OR, CO, WA, TX)
Bath & Beauty
Mojo Spa (Skincare / Serum / Soap)
Simply Smita (Body & Face Balm / Lip Balm / Deodorant)
Ethique (Shampoo Bars)
Eco Roots (Straight Razors & Shaving Cream Bars)
LUSH (Body & Hair Care)
Vayas Homegrown (Soap)
Indigo Wild (Zum Bar Soap)
Tom’s of Maine (Toothpaste / Deodorant)
David’s (Toothpaste)
Brush with Bamboo (Toothbrushes)
WooBamboo USA (Toothbrushes / Dental Floss)
Dental Lace (Refillable Dental Floss)
LOLA (Feminine Products & Health)
Motherlove Herbal Co (Skin care & Breastfeeding)
Home
Cleaning
Melaleuca (Household Cleaners / Dish Soap)
Seventh Generation (Dishwashing / Hand Washing)
No Tox Life (Dish Soap Block)
Meliora (Dish Soap Block)
Full Circle (Scrubbing Tools)
Twist Clean (Scrubbing Tools)
Stout By Envision (Compostable Trash Bags)
Second Nature (Compostable Trash Bags)
Kitchen
Bees Wrap (Re-usable Beeswax Food Storage Covers)
Pyrex (Re-usable Glass Food Storage Containers)
Fresh Preserving (Glass Mason & Ball Jars)
Final Straw (Stainless Steel Collapsable Straw)
Rifle Paper Co (Stainless Steel Water Bottle – Hot or Cold)
World Centric (Compostable Plates / Cups / Utensils)
Leaf Republic (Compostable Leaf Paper Plates / Bowls)
First Choice Eco Naturals (Compostable Birch Wood Cutlery)
Laundry
GUPPYFRIEND (Washing Bag catches microplastics in the wash)
Meliora (Laundry Detergent)
Melaleuca (Laundry Detergent)
Seventh Generation (Laundry Detergent)
Home Decor
Sarah Mimo Manufactory (Wood Clocks / Decor)
1767 Designs (Wood Decor)
Home Maintenance
Web Eco-Filter Plus (Reusable Washable Air Filters)
Pets
Pet N Pet (Biodegradable Waste Bags)
Zippy Paws (Unscented Doggie Waste Bags)
Earth Rated (Unscented Doggie Waste Bags)
Vet’s Best Dental Gel Toothpaste
Fido’s Flip Scarf (Pet Scarves)
Office Supplies
EcoEnclose (Shipping Materials)
Food & Drink
Restaurants
Native Foods (Vegetarian / Vegan / Chicago, CA, OR, CO)
Chicago Diner (Vegetarian / Vegan / Chicago)
Ground Control (Vegetarian / Vegan / Chicago)
Chicago House of Za (Vegetarian / Vegan / Chicago)
No Bones Beach Club (Vegetarian / Vegan / Chicago)
Uncommon Ground (Vegetarian / Chicago)
Munch (Vegetarian / Vegan Chicago Suburbs)
Purple Carrot (Vegetarian / Vegan / U.S. Delivery)
Blaze Pizza (Vegetarian / Vegan options)
Home Cooking
Beyond Meat (Meat Alternatives – Burger, Brat & Patty)
Impossible Foods (Meat Alternative – Burger Patty)
Ask for these at your local grocery stores (Whole Foods Market) & restaurants!
Coffee & Tea
Intelligentsia Coffee (Fair Trade / Chicago, LA, NY)
Where do we learn about living a zero waste lifestyle and find ethical eco products?
Bloggers
Have a recommendation?
Send us the brand name, product, category and link and our MAJAMAS® EARTH team will list it once we confirm it qualifies!
– Germaine Caprio, MAJAMAS EARTH Company Owner & Designer
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Psst… Tune into our WLS interview with Germaine & Jenniffer Weigel from January 2020 to learn more about sustainable brands that are making a difference.
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