Sustainable Home Starter Kit: Beginner Essentials
How to Build a Sustainable Home Starter Kit
Discover simple, essential eco-friendly swaps to create a greener home,
perfect for beginners looking to live more sustainably.
Starting a sustainable lifestyle at home doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. In fact, the best place to start is right where you are, with small, simple swaps that make a big difference over time. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking for a few easy upgrades, this guide will help you create your own Sustainable Home Starter Kit.
At Earthshopp, we believe that every home can be more eco-friendly with just a few thoughtful changes. So we’ve curated a list of planet-friendly essentials that are easy to use, long-lasting, and better for the planet.
1. Compost Bin
Food scraps don’t belong in the trash. When sent to landfills, they create methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. A countertop compost bin makes it easy to collect your food scraps for composting, even in small spaces.
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Use it for: fruit peels, veggie scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells.
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Bonus tip: No yard? Look for a local compost drop-off or farmer’s market.
Say goodbye to plastic produce bags. Cotton or mesh produce bags are perfect for fruits, veggies, and even bulk items. They're washable, durable, and easy to keep in your grocery tote.
3. Natural Castile Soap – All-Purpose Liquid Cleaner Instead of buying plastic-packaged cleaners, try a bottle of castile soap. It’s plant-based, biodegradable, and incredibly versatile, perfect for cleaning your home and even your body.
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Use it diluted for dishes, countertops, floors, hand soap, or even laundry.
4. Beeswax Wraps or Reusable Bowl Covers
A planet-friendly alternative to plastic wrap. Use beeswax wraps or fabric bowl covers to store leftovers, cover produce, or wrap sandwiches.
Swap out paper towels for washable cloth rags or reusable “unpaper” towels made from organic cotton or bamboo. Use, wash, repeat.
6. Glass or Stainless Steel Food Storage
Ditch the plastic containers and opt for glass or stainless steel. They last longer, look better, and are safer for your health.
Plastic bottles pile up fast. Bar soap and solid shampoo bars are a low-waste way to clean up. Look for ones made with natural ingredients and no plastic packaging.
Why This Matters
Our everyday choices shape the world around us. Choosing sustainable products means creating habits that protect natural resources, reduce waste, and keep harmful materials out of our homes and oceans. Every small swap sends a powerful message, that you care.
What You Can Do
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Start with just one or two swaps this week.
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Talk to friends and family about what you’re doing.
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Reuse what you already have before buying new.
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Look for secondhand or local alternatives.
You don’t have to be perfect, just get started.
At Earthshopp, we’re here to help you take that first step toward a more mindful home.
Building your Sustainable Home Starter Kit isn’t about overhauling everything overnight. It’s about making better choices, one item at a time.
Check out Sustainable Home Essentials products on Earthshopp:
How to Build a Sustainable Home Starter Kit
Discover simple, essential eco-friendly swaps to create a greener home,
perfect for beginners looking to live more sustainably.
Starting a sustainable lifestyle at home doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. In fact, the best place to start is right where you are, with small, simple swaps that make a big difference over time. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking for a few easy upgrades, this guide will help you create your own Sustainable Home Starter Kit.
At Earthshopp, we believe that every home can be more eco-friendly with just a few thoughtful changes. So we’ve curated a list of planet-friendly essentials that are easy to use, long-lasting, and better for the planet.
1. Compost Bin
Food scraps don’t belong in the trash. When sent to landfills, they create methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. A countertop compost bin makes it easy to collect your food scraps for composting, even in small spaces.
-
Use it for: fruit peels, veggie scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells.
-
Bonus tip: No yard? Look for a local compost drop-off or farmer’s market.
Say goodbye to plastic produce bags. Cotton or mesh produce bags are perfect for fruits, veggies, and even bulk items. They're washable, durable, and easy to keep in your grocery tote.
3. Natural Castile Soap – All-Purpose Liquid Cleaner Instead of buying plastic-packaged cleaners, try a bottle of castile soap. It’s plant-based, biodegradable, and incredibly versatile, perfect for cleaning your home and even your body.
-
Use it diluted for dishes, countertops, floors, hand soap, or even laundry.
4. Beeswax Wraps or Reusable Bowl Covers
A planet-friendly alternative to plastic wrap. Use beeswax wraps or fabric bowl covers to store leftovers, cover produce, or wrap sandwiches.
Swap out paper towels for washable cloth rags or reusable “unpaper” towels made from organic cotton or bamboo. Use, wash, repeat.
6. Glass or Stainless Steel Food Storage
Ditch the plastic containers and opt for glass or stainless steel. They last longer, look better, and are safer for your health.
Plastic bottles pile up fast. Bar soap and solid shampoo bars are a low-waste way to clean up. Look for ones made with natural ingredients and no plastic packaging.
Why This Matters
Our everyday choices shape the world around us. Choosing sustainable products means creating habits that protect natural resources, reduce waste, and keep harmful materials out of our homes and oceans. Every small swap sends a powerful message, that you care.
What You Can Do
-
Start with just one or two swaps this week.
-
Talk to friends and family about what you’re doing.
-
Reuse what you already have before buying new.
-
Look for secondhand or local alternatives.
You don’t have to be perfect, just get started.
At Earthshopp, we’re here to help you take that first step toward a more mindful home.
Building your Sustainable Home Starter Kit isn’t about overhauling everything overnight. It’s about making better choices, one item at a time.
Check out Sustainable Home Essentials products on Earthshopp:
Kitchen Compost Bin
Organic Produce Bag Mesh Cotton With Drawstring
Re-Usable Snack Bags, Set of 3
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