The Best Eco-Friendly Supplies for Fall

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. Its ingredients include citronella, cedarwood and neem oils.  

Bug repellent from the Silver Falls Sustainability Co. is made with citronella, cedarwood, lemongrass, geranium and other plant oils, and candelilla waz. It’s rounded out with a botanical blend for scent and skin moisture. Shea and cocoa butters are added to help keep skin soft. This great plastic-free product is housed in a cardboard tube.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fall is a great time to travel. Terra Thread'‘s Bumi Eco Duffels are made from certified Fair Trade Organic cotton canvas. It’s a good middle sze for weekend getaways or longer vacations for light packers, this sturdy bag has a large main compartment and exterior and interior pockets. They are handmade in a Fair Trade factory in India.

Avocado's gender-neutral French terry cotton robe is made with 100 percent GOTS-certified organic cotton ethically grown in India. Avocado donates 1% of all revenue to nonprofits fighting for environmental and social progress.

This lightweight organic cotton bathrobe from Boll and Branch is made with four layers of ultra-fine organic cotton, pre-shrunk to create an airy softness with natural folds and supple stretch. The relaxed, comforting feel makes this a great spa, bath, or lounge robe.

Coyuchi’s softest throw is made with 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton grown and woven in Turkey. It’s available in several soft earthtones.

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.

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. 

Maggie’s organic cotton socks are 98% cotton and just 1 % each of nylon and spandex for stretch. The cotton is woven to wick away moisture and keep feet dry. They’re made in the US. .

Eartheasy’s cozy upcycled cotton socks are knit in the US with recycled cotton yarn and intentionally mismatched for a fun color scheme. The recycled yarn is created by recovering the scraps left over from the production of cotton t-shirts. It’s certified by Oeko-Tex to be free of harmful toxins. Using recycled cotton reduces the amount of cotton waste sent to landfills.

Wildwood candles are made from a hand-poured soy wax blend and natural fragrance oils—free of petrochemicals, GMOs, lead and phthalates. Each wooden wick is ethically sourced from FSC-certified forests in partnership with Trees.org, and 5% of profits are donated to Forest Park Conservancy to support forest conservation. Made in the US.