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I have found that the products, services and companies listed under the following tabs have been very helpful in living a greener lifestyle. If there is a product you would like to see included, please contact me.

Every product listed under these tabs will be mentioned in one of my 24 planned blogs about actions and products that promote greener living. I have purchased and used each of the products. I may receive a small commission if a product is purchased after clicking on the link, at no cost to you. Products and companies are listed in alphabetical order.

❤️ designates a product I use all of the time

B designates a Certified B Corporation

Products and companies are listed in alphabetical order.

❤️ designates a product I use all of the time

B designates a Certified B Corporation

 

Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles

I have tried many other brands of water bottles. I love these two brands because they stand up to getting cleaned in dishwasher. Some other brands’ paint chipped off after several washings in dishwasher.

  • HydroFlask ❤️
  • Klean Kanteen ❤️ was my first love. I have been using some of my water bottles and insulated containers for over 20 years. I prefer the insulated versions. Many have dents, but all are completely functional after all of this time. I love well made products!

Stainless Steel Tumblers

Note: Single-wall cups can “sweat” and can only hold cold liquids. Double-wall can hold hot and cold liquids and do not sweat. These removable silicone bands help keep cups unique.

Important note about stainless steel: When looking for stainless steel cups, food containers and straws, look for products labeled 18/8 or 18/10 (also known as 304) for a safer, higher quality, non-corrosive product.

Filters and Dispensers

Table with more details about removing PFAS from drinking water.

  • Whole House Filtering System ❤️ I have the SpringWell whole house filtering system with salt-free softener system. I have noticed a huge difference in the elimination of calcification around faucets, showers, dishwasher, etc. I am also using less soap, shampoo and detergent. Definitely a win-win.
  • ZeroWater ❤️

Water Distillers for CPAP, nasal rinse, etc.

Instead of purchasing distilled water in plastic jugs, we bought a water distiller to make our own.

Water testing kits 

($10 off)

 

Rain Barrel

50 gallon with two spigots ❤️

 

Breville Electric Kettles

I have tried several brands of electric tea kettles. Breville is my favorite because it has different heating temperatures to choose from and their customer service is 5-star!

Electric tea kettle ❤️ I have the older version of the IQ Kettle.

 

 

Products and companies are listed in alphabetical order.

❤️ designates a product I use all of the time

B designates a Certified B Corporation

 

Food Storage

Ball Mason Jars ❤️

Containers

Food Trays for Freezing Leftovers

Food Huggers ❤️ B

Silicone Lids for bowls, cups, pans ❤️

Stasher Silicone Bags and Bowls ❤️

Vented Storage for Produce

Other Food Related Products

Almond Cow (makes nut milks EASILY)

Arbonne Protein Powder ❤️ B

Cloth napkins for car, purse, backpack, etc.

Coffee related

Commuter Cups (I have tried many other brands of commuter cups. I love these two brands because they stand up to getting cleaned in dishwasher. Some other brands’ paint chipped off after several washings in dishwasher.)

Compost bags

Garden Related

King Arthur Baking ❤️ B

NuLeaf CBD softgels ❤️ B No THC in the CBD products. Make with organic hemp grown in USA. Third party lab tested.

13-gallon trash bags made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic ❤️

Teas

 

Products and companies are listed in alphabetical order.

❤️ designates a product I use all of the time

B designates a Certified B Corporation

 

 

Kitchen

Laundry

Miscellaneous

Products and companies are listed in alphabetical order.

❤️ designates a product I use all of the time

B designates a Certified B Corporation

 

Arbonne Protein Powder ❤️ B This protein powder has been so helpful for me personally with regulating my blood sugar.

ChicoBag w/carrying pouch ❤️ B

ChicoBag produce bags ❤️ B

Food Huggers ❤️ B

King Arthur Baking ❤️ B

NuLeaf CBD softgels ❤️ B The products for this Denver-based company are organically grown in the USA. The finished products are tested for strength and contamination by a 3rd party independent lab. Reports are available online when you enter the batch number from bottom of bottle. I have been taking 30 mg of CBD each day for several years. It has helped the pain and inflammation in my arthritic fingers. I don’t take NSAIDs anymore. I also take one softgel of CBN at night, which seems to help me stay asleep.

Seventh Generation Dryer sheets ❤️ B

Teas

Products and companies are listed in alphabetical order.

❤️ designates a product I use all of the time

B designates a Certified B Corporation

Laundry

Water Filters and Dispensers

 

Although math isn’t part of Earth Matters Now content, I do offer math tutoring under my Services section. The following books and materials are key parts of my instruction and helpful for any one trying to understand math topics.

 

Hands-on materials

Fun Games for Family

Mechanical Pencils

Books

Online Resources

  • Struggly  Program students (of any age) can do on computer or tablet to build mathematical thinking based on neuroscience.
  • Youcubed Free resources for teachers, students and parents.
  • My Teachers Pay Teachers shop

 

For the first time in my 50+ years of owning cats I have an indoor only cat. She is a joy. When I first adopted her I didn’t know how to  meet her “cat-instinct” needs. I found the book, Decoding Your Cat and learned so much about cat instincts. The items listed below have made for a very happy cat and cat owner!

 

Food Tunnel — this allows her to “hunt” for her dry food instead of passively eating dry food.

Digger Slow Feeder — I bought this after she had been using the Food Tunnel. It was too easy for her. This might be a good one to start with.

Self-grooming Brush — I have several of these around the house. She became so much more affectionate and friendly after using these. I have no idea why, but I added more once I realized that was happening.

Cat Amazing Interactive Enrichment Toy — If you want entertainment, get this. I put treats inside the chambers and she has to prey and hunt to get them out.

Cat Amazing Mega Puzzle Box — After several years of the box listed above, I moved to this 3-story version. SO FUN to watch her work this!

Scratching Posts — so important for indoor cats! I have many different types. My cat will be 7 in August of 2024. Most of these scratching posts have been around for at least five years without replacing. Earlier versions I tried didn’t last long. Here are some of my favorites:

PetFusion 3-sided post

PetFusion Flip Pad

PetFusion Infinity Cat Scratcher

Pet Fusion Climbing Tower — I have had to rerope some sections.

Decoding Your Cat — Written by cat behaviorist, this book is so informative.

If you are a dog owner, here is Decoding Your Dog.