The O List: Sustainability Edition

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April may be Earth Month, but making our planet a priority should happen each and every day of the year. Consistency is key to impactful change, and that comes by making conscious choices in all aspects of our lives, from what we do on a daily basis to what we buy for ourselves, families, and homes. Case in point: You can double down on your sustainability efforts by regularly recycling and choosing items made from recycled materials. And that's just one idea.

With that in mind, we rounded up items to help you seamlessly bring environmentally friendly practices and products into your everyday—from a pitcher to help you nix your bottled water habit to refillable shower essentials to earth-friendly loungewear and accessories to a sponge that goes the distance. We’re confident that our list will make it easy being green. Read on!

LifeStraw Home Water Filter Pitcher

How to seamlessly say bye-bye to plastic water bottles? With this hardworking filtered BPA-free pitcher that removes bacteria, parasites, microplastics, and other chemicals while retaining good-for-you minerals.

Tory Burch Mini Tote

Designer Tory Burch brings an environmentally friendly update to her signature tote with this design made from a plant-based leather alternative created by a biotech company. It comes in seven springy shades and is the perfect mini carryall for weekend outings.

Beatriz Ball VIDA Faux Wicker Placemats Set of 4

These pretty placemats may look like wicker, but they’re made from recycled materials to create a similar texture and look. Easy-to-clean and versatile, they’ll be a welcomed guest to any tablescape.

LSA Canopy Trio Vase Set

It only seems fitting that vases designed to hold nature also preserve it. This trio of handblown vases are made from 100 percent recycled and recyclable glass. Use one or all three to create a striking arrangement.

Unsubscribed Slouch Crewneck Sweatshirt

You can just look at this cotton sweatshirt and imagine how comfy-cozy it’s going to be. It delivers not only on softness but also sustainability—it's consciously made in Los Angeles, and the company uses low-impact dyes, partners with local vendors, and works with facilities that repurpose waste.

Uni The Shower Kit

Bring sustainability to shower time with this body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and body serum combo. The refillable, minimalistic packaging is made from upcycled material (and is also recyclable) and is sure to look chic in your bathroom. As for the reef-safe, antioxidant rich formulas, they’re sulfate-, paraben-, and phthalate-free with an alfresco fragrance inspired by coastal botanicals along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

MoMA Bit Recycled Plastic Stool

Part sculpture part stool, this colorful work of art has confetti-like plastic specs (which are from recycled material) to bring life to your space. It’s lightweight and super versatile—use it as a side table, stool, or pedestal either indoors or outside.

Once Again Home Co. RE:usable Sponge Set of 3

We’ve all held onto sponges until they were way past their prime—no shade. But this little reusable cleansing wonder (perfectly sized for just about any cleanup job) has a charcoal-infused center that keeps it fresh, and it can even be machine washed.

Modern Picnic The Luncher in Wicker

The days of brown bagging your lunch are long gone. This find takes the lunchbox and turns it on its head with a wicker and vegan leather exterior and insulated interior. With slots for utensils and enough room to store your meals and your stuff, you may even want to leave your handbag at home.

Newly Ziggurat Throw Blanket in Marine

This blanket pays homage to the ziggurat structures of ancient Mesopotamia. Beyond having a minimalistic and sophisticated design, it’s hand-woven in the United States using fibers made from recycled cotton and water bottles.

Salt + Umber Saraya Multi-Rainbow Slides

Summer and slides just go together. These are ethically handmade in India from vegan plant-based fabric that’s been woven into rope. And if that’s not enough reason to love them, the cheery coloring will pep up just about any summer look.

Loll Designs Pitch Modern Birdhouse

Treat the fine feathered friends in your neighborhood to a birdhouse made from recycled polyethylene that comes from milk jugs. It’s easily mounted and comes in nine shades.

Stasher Sandwich Bag

For those striving for everyday environmentalism, plastic bag usage might be our Achilles’ heel. Meet your sustainable solution: Stasher Bags. Made from food-grade silicone and available in an array of colors and sizes, this bag is reusable and can be popped in the dishwasher, microwave, or freezer. And switching to one of these would save 260 plastic bags each year.

Mimish Designs Sleep-n-Pack in Teal

You can share the goodness of being green with your kids thanks to this water-resistant sleeping bag and backpack in one. It’s responsibly manufactured with safe dyes and recycled fabrics plus compostable packaging. As for functionality, the pack has lots of storage space and pockets, and the sleeping bag is cozy and warm.

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