I buy eco-friendly beauty products, and I’m a huge fan of fair-trade coffees. But I’m always looking for more sustainable ways of living. So, when Target created a landing page specifically dedicated to sustainable products to help the Earth, I knew I had to buy some to up my eco game. Read on for how Target is aiming for supreme sustainability, and my favorite products!
Target’s Dedication to Sustainability
Target is dedicated to bettering the Earth. When you head to their mission, you’ll find that sustainability is super important to them. They are dedicated to making their stores energy-efficient and using renewable energy, such as wind and solar power; reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030; and creating a stormwater management system for every store, therefore reducing and improving the quality of stormwater runoff. And this is just the starting point — they have lofty goals in every area of sustainability, from climate to water to chemicals.
Sustainable Swaps
These non-sustainable items are used in my everyday life, so these changes were easy to make — and they work.
Davids Antiplaque & Whitening Premium Natural Toothpaste
You won’t find phthalates in this natural toothpaste, because it’s EWG-certified. Simplified: it uses clean, safe ingredients. And despite the lack of fluoride, your teeth will stop plaque in its tracks and instantly be whitened. A bonus: the aluminum tube is totally recyclable.
Women’s Premium High-Waisted Leggings
These über stylish leggings are moisture-wicking, have flat seams, and protect from UV rays. Do your current leggings do all of that? Thought not. Perfect for activities like dancing and yoga, the leggings are made from recycled polyester, stopping plastic waste from ending up in a landfill.
Versed Stroke of Brilliance Brightening Serum
Versed knocked this brightening serum out of the park. Filled with vitamin C and licorice extract, this serum will make you glow. At the same time, it has anti-aging properties, thanks to the addition of hyaluronic acid. The packaging is also made with PCR (post consumer recycled) plastic, and you can rinse out and recycle the bottle, too.
Planet KIND by Gillette Protective Shave Cream
Five stars from 194 reviews? It’s justified for this shave cream. Vitamin E and cucumber soothe the skin, creating a protective layer to minimize irritation from razors. That’s right: you can say goodbye to razor bumps and burn. Plus, All Planet KIND’s packaging is recyclable, including the durable aluminum jar.
Casabella Infuse All Purpose Microfiber Cloths
Ditch the paper towels, which make up 245 million tons of trash worldwide every single year. These microfiber cloth towels can be used wet or dry to pick up dirt, dust, and spills. When you’re done, just throw them in the washer and reuse.
Golde Clean Greens Superfood Face Mask
This face mask is filled with ingredients you’ve probably missed in other masks, including marshmallow root to add hydration. A smoothie in skincare form for all skin types, mix the powder with water, rub it onto your face, and relax as it works its magic.
HiBAR Shampoo Moisturizing Bar
We wrote an entire article on why you should switch to shampoo bars, so it’s no surprise that HiBAR ended up on Target’s sustainable products list. Rather than adding to landfills with plastic bottles, simply suds up and rinse out with this HiBAR shampoo bar until it’s gone — one bar replaces one large bottle.
9 Elements Liquid Dish Soap
This vinegar-based soap will remove even the toughest stains, and it leaves a subtle lemon scent once it’s rinsed. The best part about this soap: there are never more than nine ingredients (hence the name), so you know exactly what you’re working with.
Casabella Kind Loofah Natural Scrub Sponge
Plastic loofahs are horrible for the environment, but their texture is still great for scrubbing. That’s why Casabella designed these hand-sewn natural sponges without any plastic. Once it’s been worked to its end, it’s compostable — no more plastic pile-ups.
Igloo RECOOL 16qt Cooler
If you’re like me, you know the plastic coolers are iffy. Not only are their days numbered, they don’t always insulate. On top of this, you can’t recycle them. The RECOOL cooler is a game-changer, keeping ice frozen for 12 hours by using entirely biodegradable materials.
Sustainability is extremely important, and these products fit all of my needs. What sustainable swaps do you use? Let us know below!
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