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Eco-Friendly Supplies for Fall
From straw hats to metal rakes, eco-friendly supplies can help you stay plastic-free this fall. No need for sun screen in plastic tubes when brands like Badger put it in metal tins. Glass beverage bottles from Life Factory avoid the need for plastic water bottles and cotton shopping totes are an eco-friendly must-have for the supermarket or farmers market. We have a great collection of eco-friendly fall supplies here.
Fall Supplies 2026
Good as Dirt has gathered a list of non-toxic eco-friendly college supplies, from hemp backpacks and cotton duffles to organic cotton sheets and towels to accessories, toiletries, sunglasses, water bottles and more. See them all here.
About Good as Dirt
Our mission is to help consumers live a non-toxic and plastic-free lifestyle, and help the environment, by providing a resource for finding eco-friendly ethically-made products, free of toxins, plastics and greenwashing. Good as Dirt was started in 2023 and now partners with dozens of businesses that are proving that consumer goods in every sector can be economically-viable without being polluting, harmful or cruel to wildlife and other animals.
Good as Dirt is an affiliate marketing business promoting environmentally-friendly products. We research and review products recommended here and include only those that meet our high standards for true eco-friendliness We may receive a commission on purchases of promoted products.
We recommend cork accessories, bedding and towels made of organic cotton and linen, mattresses free of chemicals, backpacks and shoes made of hemp, toys carved from responsibly-sourced wood, snuggle dolls stuffed with cotton instead of toxic polyester, make-up housed in paper, plastic-free detergent, shampoo and sun block, cotton luggage, eco-friendly gifts and educational books to learn more.
Environmentally-responsible, ethically-made non-toxic eco-friendly super stars.
Good as Dirt Top Picks
Terra Thread Bags
Terra Thread's Bumi Eco Duffel Bag is made from certified Fair Trade Organic cotton canvas. The perfect size for weekend getaways, it has a large main compartment and exterior and interior pockets. Zippers are lead-free. They are handmade in a Fair Trade factory in India and contain no plastic except for the zipper tape and thread, which are polyester. Terra Thread, which makes only eco-friendly non-toxic products, is looking for an alternative to this. They are shipped in plastic-free packaging.
Corkor
This cork purse with front zips is made almost entirely of natural cork and is a great alternative to leather. Corkor's cruelty-free accessories are all made in Portugal where the cork bark is harvested sustainably from FSC-certified cork oak trees. Harvesting the cork is a win-win for the environment as the trees are not harmed and the bark grows back and, as it does, the trees absorb a greater level of carbon dioxide from the air.
Who Gives a Crap
Who Gives a Crap is one of the most eco-friendly and charitable toilet paper makers in the market. It has a catchy name and colorful paper wrappers and stands out in meaningful ways. Like others, WGAC points out that about a million trees are cut down every day just for toilet paper and the founders wanted to help reduce that. But what convinced them to start the business and develop a philanthropic model was learning that billions of people around the world don't have access to clean water or toilets. Working with international non-profits, WGAC donates a whopping 50% of its profits to help provide sanitary conditions to those without it. They have both recycled paper TP and bamboo TP. Plus other stuff like paper towels.
Avocado’s Organic Cotton Blanket
This breathable four-season organic cotton blanket from Avocado Green Mattress is made with four layers of GOTS-certified organic muslin. The stitching is natural too -- not polyester. It's also certified to Made Safe standards — a rigorous process that screens for more than 6,500 chemicals and materials known or suspected to harm human health, animals, aquatic life, or ecosystems, including PFAS. Few brands meet this gold standard for product safety. It has a nice medium weight, not too heavy or light. Best of all, no synthetic fibers. Just organic cotton throughout.
Axiology Make-Up
Axiology is one of the most eco-friendly make-up brands available. It’s entirely non-toxic, vegan, cruelty-free and plastic-free. There is no plastic anywhere on the products or packaging. Their rich make-up is made almost entirely of plant oils and extracts. They also do not use any nanoparticle-sized pigments. Common in the make-up industry, these are pigments that are hazardous due to their ability to enter the bloodstream, penetrate cells walls and accumulate in vital organs. Axiology was founded by a young woman, then living in Bali, after learning the make-up she then used was tested on animals. She also witnessed first-hand once-beautiful beaches filled with plastic trash that had washed up from the ocean. With paper-wrapped crayon-style make-up housed in cardboard boxes she has shown that there’s no need for plastic in make-up production, marketing or distribution.
Lodge Cast Iron
When it comes to cooking, the best for quality and safety is cast iron. It's non-toxic, unlike a lot of popular cookware such as aluminum and non-stick pans. (Stainless steel is also safe.) It can also add a bit of iron to your diet. Lodge Cast Iron has been making pots and pans, including this 9-inch skillet here, since 1896. Cast Iron is a great gift for anyone who cooks and the vintage look adds to a kitchen's decor. It lasts forever if cared for well.
Pet Beds
Our beloved pets need non-toxic beds too. Avocado's organic pet beds are made with natural organic materials instead of polyurethane foam, toxic waterproofing and other hazardous chemicals. There's a layer of organic latex on top of three inches of breathable coconut husk. It's covered with a waterproof organic cotton inner liner and a removable, sweat-absorbing organic cotton cover. They are GOTS-certified which means that beyond ensuring the organic integrity of your pet’s sleep space, GOTS verifies sustainable farming practices are used and fair labor conditions are adhered to.
Bella Luna Toys
Perfect for young children, this pull toy has endless opportunities for imaginative play and creative construction. Handcrafted from sustainably-sourced wood and finished with non-toxic, child-safe colors, this pull-along truck is designed with both safety and durability in mind. The truck's smooth, rounded edges make it easy for little hands to grasp and pull, while the rainbow-colored blocks can be stacked, sorted, and used to build countless structures, encouraging fine motor skills and spatial awareness. More Grimm's toys can be found here.
8000 Kicks
8000 Kicks' backpacks and other accessories are all made with hemp, an eco-beneficial plant that draws carbon dioxide from the air and toxins from the soil. It also helps prevent erosion of the soil. It is naturally pest and disease-resistant, avoiding the need for pesticides. Their backpacks are 100 percent hemp and are water-repellent without the use of toxic PFCs (perfluorinated compounds). They also have handy features like an anti-theft pocket in back and a USB power plug. You can see all of their backpacks here.
How Does Plastic Contribute to Global Warming?
Just this summer alone, global warming killed thousands of people and millions of animals around the world, and the crisis is accelerating even faster than scientists earlier predicted. It threatens every aspect of life on Earth, causing unsustainable ecological shifts, unbearable heat, habitat loss, famine, unbreathable air, deadly floods and wildfires, dying oceans, sea level rise, and myriad other catastrophes with far-reaching consequences.
One significant source of global warming we don’t hear a lot about is plastic. It's a major player in this phenomenon. In fact, the plastics industry is the fastest-growing source of industrial greenhouse gases (GHG), the emissions that cause the atmosphere to heat up. Its contribution to climate change is on track to exceed that of coal-fired power plants by 2030. (Continue reading)
Articles & Further Reading
PFAS chemicals are highly toxic and are everywhere. They do not go away, which is why they’re called ‘forever chemicals’. They are in thousands of everyday household products and have far-reaching effects on health and the environment.
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of widely-used, man-made toxic chemicals often used for their stain and water-repellent properties. They are all around us because they’ve been used is so many products for so long and don’t go away. They're called "forever chemicals" because they don't degrade and they bioaccumulate in the body and in the environment. Studies have found that even low-levels of exposure can cause serious health problems, including cancer, cardiovascular harm, pregnancy complications and developmental and behavioral issues, liver damage and obesity. Produced since the 1940s, they include more than 4,700 chemicals, but their health and environmental consequences only gained widespread attention after they were found in drinking water in the US in 2001. Nearly everyone has come in contact with these chemicals through water, food, consumer products and even the air. (Continue reading).
PFAS chemicals are commonly found in products such as: waterproof clothing, including jackets and swim wear, upholstery, carpets, cosmetics, food packaging, fast-food wrappers, non-stick cookware, cleaning products and floor polishes, paints, electronics and medical devices.