A Borosilicate Glass Straw. The same durable glass used in the making of the space shuttles. And indeed, it is chemical-free, toxin-free and comes with a lifetime warranty. Its transparency is an added bonus, making it easy to clean and of course, it comes with your very own straw cleaner. Dimensions: 8 inches long, 9mm in diameter.
A VIP (Very Important Product) in the ‘save mother earth’ movement! If each of us used bamboo cutlery instead of the plastic we get with take out food,, it would save thousands of marine species such as sea lions, turtles and whales from a shortened lifespan due to plastic ingestion. Not to mention the thrill of disrupting the multi-million dollar plastic cutlery industry that is carelessly and negatively impacting the health of our environment. Sidenote: No Panda homes or food resources are affected by the making of bamboo cutlery.
The Beeswax Wrap AKA The Makes Your Life Easier & The Planet Greener Wrap. From keeping food fresh, avocados perfectly ripe or creating a makeshift water bowl on a Sunday afternoon at the park for your dog – this versatile, self-adhesive, 100% biodegradable wrap is a blessing to have on hand at all times. Made from Beeswax, tree resin, organic jojoba oil infused into a hemp and organic cotton cloth. Dimensions: 30cm by 30cm. Special requests for sizing available!
As this is an all-encompassing, planet-saving, hero-making kit, of course we thought about the trees too. This flax plant fiber napkin eliminates the need for paper napkins – and stylishly I might add.
These gems are machine washable in cold water. To achieve optimal softness, only put them in the dryer for the first 4-5 times – after that, hang dry to preserve their colour. Napkin measures 12″ x 12″.
Now this may not seem like the most exciting thing you’ve seen so far – but these produce bags are a game-changer. Eliminating the need for one of the most unnecessary single-use plastic items is only half their power. Their breathability keeps food fresh and their multipurpose capabilities allow them to take on different convenient roles as your day goes on. (Hint: snack packing | traveling). Made from 100% recycled materials with drawstring. Measures: 12″ x 14″.
Take it from someone who has pulled fish out of plastic bags and plastic bags out of fish – there has never been a more crucial time to say no to single-use plastics. A reusable, foldable grocery bag made out of discarded ocean plastics is a basic tool needed on your path towards sustainability.
