The Most Wanted Collapsible Box

Cheers to another summer, where nothing has been more relaxing than packing some cheese and crackers for a fun little picnic outside. And of course a picnic isn’t complete without my long awaited, life changing sustainable stojo Box! Reusable ✔️, collapsible ✔️, high quality ✔️, cute color ✔️, perfect size✔️! With this new bad boy, I bring snacks everywhere I go. Long car rides, hiking, picnicking, camping and the list goes on. My favorite part and the reason I have soo many of stojo products is being able to collapse it down and it saves so much space! Get your box here today!

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A 2020 Guide to Sustainable Gifts

With the holidays right around the corner, we decided to share some of our favorite eco-friendly brands that are perfect for gifting (plus discount codes available)!

by Humankind Daily Routine Set

$34 USD

Help your friends and family reduce single-use plastics in their daily routine by starting them with a daily routine set from by Humankind. This set comes with biodegradable floss, dissolving mouthwash, refillable hand sanitizer and deodorant.

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Ethiopian Hand Towels

$34 USD

Beautifully handmade in Ethiopia, using Ethiopian cotton for elegance and absorbency. Each purchase empowers artisans at Creative Women in Ethiopia.

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Conscious Step Socks

$14.95 USD

Each pair of socks is made in India with organic cotton, and supports Conservation International and their work to preserve forests.

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Creative Live - DIY, Photo, Art Online Classes

$7 - 30 USD

Instead of buying products, why not gift an online course to further knowledge and learning for your friends and family! Creative Live have many classes ranging from Music, Photography, Videography, DIY and Design.

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Castille Dishwashing Kit

$35.95

Reusable, single use plastic free, and perfect for anyone looking to make their home a little less wasteful, this dishwashing kit gets you started on your zero waste journey with ease.

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Pela Phone Case

$39 - 50 USD

“Designing for Sustainability—Our print designs take a holistic approach to sustainability by using UV curable GREENGUARD Gold certified ink. Pela cases are the world’s first truly sustainable phone case. They are durable enough to protect your phone from drops and scratches and are also 100% compostable! As part of our mission to create a waste free future, Pela is a proud member of 1% for the Planet so we can support organizations who are working hard to better the planet.”

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Girlfriend R+R Joggers

$68 USD

Recycled, Recyclable and ridiculously comfy. Who doesn’t need more loungewear these days? Looking for activewear? Girlfriend also has some amazing sport bras and leggings made with recycled plastic bottles!

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Manduka Eko Yoga Mat

$92 USD

“The eko® mat is a natural yoga mat made from sustainably harvested tree rubber. Unlike other rubber mats available today, the foaming agents used to create the eko® are non-toxic. What this means is that no toxic chemicals have gone into the manufacturing process to soften the rubber.”

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Able Elvia Zip Belt Bag

$108 USD

The Elvia Zip Belt Bag is perfect for keeping things hands-free. With just enough space to carry the essentials, this belt bag is both functional and chic.

USE 20% OFF CODE: COURTNEYY20

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Nordgreen Watch

$150 - 300 USD

Nordgreen puts extensive efforts in social activities and production - not only do they focus efforts on sustainable packaging and responsible manufacturing, your purchases include a donation to your choice of health, education or environment NGOs.

15% off code: COURTNEY

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Airbnb Unique Stays or Experiences

$100+ USD

Give the gift of an experience or a staycation with airbnb’s plethora of unique locations and activities to choose from.

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Oddbird Handwoven Robe

$159 USD

Using all sustainable cottons and natural fibers, Odd Bird believes in products ethically made and priced. Products include Turkish towels, blankets and robes, all handwoven in Turkey.

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How to Switch to a Plastic-Free Daily Routine

Every few months or so, we replenish our shampoo, conditioners, deodorant, floss and mouthwash with brand new plastic bottles of it all. And every day, our ocean consumes 28,000 TONS of single-use plastic.

Along with bringing my own cup and reducing plastic use in other parts of my lifestyle, I have started looking into other impactful ways / companies that have made sustainability living easier. And by Humankind makes switching to a plastic-free daily routine effortless! They offer clean-ingredient refillable deodorants, dissolvable mouthwash, and biodegradable floss. They also have shampoo, conditioner and body bars that smell so fresh and wonderful. You can start a subscription but only refill when you need to, so no one is forcing you to take it monthly.

I’m excited to embark on this plastic-free, clean-ingredient grooming routine. Will you join me? Check by Humankind here, and you can start easily with their Starter Kit.

5 Easy Ways to Switch to a Low Waste Lifestyle

1 ) Say No to Bags

Instead of always taking a paper or plastic bag from the grocery store, bring your own tote and produce bags. If you live in a city with no car, you can get ones that stuff really nicely into a ball that you can throw into your purse. If you have a car and you forget to bring your bags, have the grocer put your products back into the cart and put them directly into your car! With COVID this year, many places aren’t allowing you to bring personal grocery bags. You can still request to have them placed back in the cart and bag them outside!

If you’re like me, you have way too many tote bags that companies have given for free. But if you really don’t have any… here are a few:

2 ) BYOC (Bring Your Own Cup)

I know COVID has made it more difficult for us to bring our own reusable cups to coffee shops and restaurants - and many places don’t allow them. But this scare tactic was really brought on by the plastic industry. You can read more about it on the Green Peace website here. Our use of plastic has increased 250-300% since COVID started! It’s time to do something about it or else we’re really going to destroy our world. Instead of buying bottles of water while you’re out, bring your own bottle. If you go to a coffee shop, encourage them to do contactless pours. Stojo is starting a campaign to bring back reusables with coffee shops (I hope to share more info on that soon!) Here are few bottles and tumblers that I like:

3 ) Ditch those Cotton Pads

Some of us can use up to 7-10 cotton pads a night just removing makeup, applying toner, taking off nail polish and the list goes on. Ditch those one time use cotton pads and switch to these awesome reusables that you can simply throw into the laundry! This has seriously changed my life. Here are some I recommend:

4 ) Swap out your paper towels with tea towels or rags

I know a lot of us out of convenience, like to use a lot of paper towel. When there’s a spill, when you need to wipe your mouth, when there’s bit of dirt - it’s just easier. Try using tea towels or rags instead! I always have one at the kitchen area designated only for wiping the kitchen and dining table. Then I have one specifically for the bathroom, and one for cleaning the bedroom. Trust me, you’ll feel much better after you switch to towels! You won’t be worried about Costco running out again! Only if you need to buy, here are some ideas:

5 ) Bring your own Utensils

These days, everyone is ordering take out and restaurants automatically give you way too many forks, napkins, and soy sauce packets. Though ordering take out is not ideal since most food are packaged in styrofoam or plastic boxes, but during this pandemic, I feel like it’s almost important to support our local restaurants. And to do a small part, tell the restaurant in the instructions not to include utensils. If you need napkins and sauces, ask for the actual amount that you will use. If you don’t have utensils to repurpose and must purchase, here are some ideas: