The Best Eco-Friendly Supplies for Fall

While most sunscreens come in plastic, some of Badger's sunscreens are packaged in handy plastic-free tins. Badger uses zinc oxide as its active ingredient and it's safe for marine life, unlike most chemical sunscreens. Its ingredients are all natural and it's  broad spectrum, meaning it protects against both UVA and UVB rays. It's cruelty-free and made in the U.S. in a solar-powered factory. Mineral sunscreens like this create a barrier to protect your skin from the sun’s rays and are safer than chemical sunscreens.

Made in the U.S. with a blend of plant-based oils, this natural bug repellent from Free the Ocean comes as a handy lotion bar so it's easy to put a little on and stow the bar back in its portable metal tin. It contains no synthetics, petroleum products or DEET and is recommend by the CDC. Its ingredients include citronella, cedarwood and neem oils.  

Most lip balms are full of toxic ingredients and then housed in plastic. This vegan lip butter from Zero Waste Outlet is made with all plant-based natural non-toxic ingredients like candelilla wax, cocoa butter and nut oils. It comes in a biodegradable lightweight pushup cardboard tube that's great for traveling. The butter offers long-standing moisturizing because it is absorbed into your skin rather than sitting on top. 

Fall is a great time for home improvement projects, especially painting. Ecos Paints is a great eco-friendly choice. The non-toxic line of paint is water-based and made without the hazardous chemicals found in conventional paints, including zero VOCs. Made in South Carolina. They also have an EMF-shielding primer which is helpful for reducing your exposure to radiation at home or at work.

The 16-oz. Lifefactory reusable water bottle is made of glass and has a silicone sleeve to protect against beaking and provide a secure grip. Its flip cap is BPA-free. Lifefactory’s bottles are made in France and the caps are made in the U.S. The wide mouth makes it easy to add ice cubes, lemon wedges or tea bags.  Lifefactory also has glass baby bottles and attachments to turn them into sippy bottles. 

This faux leather cork belt is a great accessory to a fall wardrobe. It has the classic look and feel of leather but entirely vegan and cruelty-free. It’s made by Corkor, a family-owned business in Portugal that makes a large line of cork products, including belts for men.

This stylish faux leather belt for men is made entirely of cork. Vegan and cruelty-free. It’s a great accessory for fall and comes in several shades. It’s made by Corkor, a family-owned business in Portugal.

These unique blankets from Morocco made with hand-dyed, natural cotton that softens over time, decorated with oversized pompoms and metallic flecks for added texture and sparkle. The weaving process is carried out on home looms by Moroccan artists, supporting local craftsmanship and minimizing industrial energy consumption.

This trio of felted pumpkin-shaped soaps are made by Fair Trade crafters in Nepal using locally-sourced wool and soap. The crafters work through a non-profit organization called the Association for Craft Producers and soap is sold through Ten Thousand Villages. They come in a nice box so they made a great gift as well as a nice addition to your guest bathroom when entertaining.

This elegant minimalist watering can from Public Goods is made of stainless steel and is entirely plastic-free. It's non-toxic, corrosion-resistant and plastic-free. The long narrow spout helps to ensure plants are not over-watered.  This can is sleek and attractive enough to make a nice gift.

The one-of-a-kind handles of these heavy-duty organic cotton totes are lined with colorful upcycled sari fabric from India, diverting textile waste from landfills. Each purchase directly supports fair trade employment for women in Kolkata, India, empowering communities through ethical labor and sustainable production.

With balmy temperatures and fewer crowds, fall is a great time to travel. Terra Thread'‘s Bumi Eco Duffels are made from certified Fair Trade Organic cotton canvas. The perfect size for weekend getaways or longer vacations, this sturdy bag has a large main compartment and exterior and interior pockets. They are handmade in a Fair Trade factory in India and shipped in plastic-free packaging. Terra Thead makes nothing but plastic-free products and is a great business.

Coyuchi’s softest, most inviting throw is made with pure organic cotton and its natural texture and performance is enhanced by gently brushing the thick yarns to achieve a balance of weight, warmth, and softness.

Soaring Heart's naturally soft organic cotton knit throw is made from 100 percent GOTS-certified organic cotton grown and woven in India. It has a fishbone stitch and ribbed hem.

Boll and Branch’s organic cotton ribbed knit throw is made free of toxins at every step, starting with the seeds, and the cotton is traceable from farm to finished product. Not using pesticides is only the beginning. Boll and Branch doesn’t use any harmful chemicals at any point in the production of their products. The non-GMO long-staple cotton is grown organically on family farms in India and their products are made in Fair Trade factories in India, Turkey and Pakistan.

This cozy waffle weave cotton throw blanket from the Salt Earth store is 100 percent organic and GOTS-certified. It comes in a variety of pastel colors and four sizes and looks great in the living room or bedroom. Machine-washable.