23 Biodegradable Home Necessities
From Convertible Containers to Sustainable Cleaning Products:
Meghan Young — Oct 30, 2009 — Eco
When purchasing things for your home, it’s important to keep the environment in mind; with these biodegradable home necessities, you’ll be right on top of eco-friendly home products. I’m sure you’ll even see things you never even thought should or could be biodegradable, such as cutlery and carpets.
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Biodegradable Plastic
New Plastic Dissolves in Sea Water
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Biodegradable Garbage Bags
Combat Plastic Waste With the Green Genius Trash Bags
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Edible Furniture
Biodegradable Starch Chair by Max Lamb
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Biodegradable Sculptures
Corrugated Cardboard Art
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Biodegradable Shopping Bags
The Eco-Friendly 60 Bag Disintegrates in 60 Days
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Edible Dishes
Biodegradable Picnic Ware
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Convertable Containers
Jack Bresnahan's Biodegradable Plastic Lids Make Disposable Cans Perm
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Biodegradable Bowls
Geke Wouters' Edible Dishware is Made From Veggies
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Biodegradable Flower Pots
Graine De Pot
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Biodegradable Umbrella
The Bamboo Brelli
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Compostable Toilets
Biodegradable Peepoo Bags Safely Compost Human Waste
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Biodegradable Plastic
EcoGen Bathroom Products
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Biodegradable Benches
Shinwei Rhoda Yen's Wooden Seat is Embedded With Mushroom Spores
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Canvertising
Advercan Launches Biodegradable Can-Top Label
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Moss Carpets
Biodegradable Moss Planter is Mother Nature-Approved
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Biodegradable Body Cleansers
Brad Pitt Partners with Kiehl's for New Orleans
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Biodegradable Beds
Essentia Eco Luxury Mattresses
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Sustainable Cleaning Products
Full Circle Biodegradable Sponges & Eco Brushes Green Your Clean
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Newspaper Flower Pots
Gardeners Fall Head Over Heels for Biodegradable Paper Potter
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Biodegradable Kitchen Sponges
Twist Cleaning Products Are Reusable and Eco-Friendly
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Biodegradable Cutlery
Aspenware Lets You Have Your Fork And Compost It Too
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UFO Plates
Biodegradable Dishes Feed Nature After You've Finished Eating
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Biodegradable Bedpans
Eco-Friendly Hospital Gear from Vernacare
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Recycled Plastic Tiny Homes
Gary Bencheghib's Home in Bali is Made with 35,000 Plastic Bags
All-in-One Camper Kits
The CampIt Camping Kit is Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
Plant-Based Cleaning Tools
Scotch-Brite™ Brand Adds Two New Products to its Greener Clean™ Line
Multi-Material Home Composters
The Conceptual 'Toggle' Compost Bin Accepts Food Waste and Paper
Foldable Biodegradable Cups
The SOFi Cold Cup is the First Biodegradable Cup with Its Own Lid
Compostable Coffee Tumblers
The Earthmade Aromacup is Made from Bamboo-O Material
Multitool Water Bottles
The 'BYO Bottle' Hides Cutlery and More Alongside Drinks
Rice Straw Tissue Packaging
The Conceptual 'Third Size' Tissue Box is Sustainably Designed
Fully Recyclable 3D-Printed Homes
The BioHome3D is Constructed from Sustainable Materials
Waste-Reducing Facial Cleansers
Blueland's Facial Cleanser Starter Kit Includes a Powder-to-Gel
Zero-Waste Vegan Cosmetics
Siita's Biodegradable Plastic Containers Turn Into Organic Compost
Waste-Free Dishwasher Pods
Nellie's Clean Introduces Dish Cubed—a Sustainable Dishwasher Pod
Sustainable Beauty Bars
Sunniemade Offers an Array of Hand + Body and Hair Sustainable Swaps
Eco-Friendly Waterless Composting Toilets
Harvest Moon Introduces the Luna Compost Toilet
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Zero-Waste Home Cleaning Kits
Plantish Launched the Eco-Conscious 'Zero Waste Cleaning Set'
Sustainable Cleaning Kits
The LUUM Starter Kit is a Great Introduction to the Brand
Hyper-Fast Countertop Composters
The Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 5 Reduces Organic Waste by 90%
Biodegradable Mailing Satchels
Better Packaging's comPOST Packs are Biodegradable After 2 Months
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
Plastic-Free Laundry Bundles
Superbee's Eco Laundry Kit Features Sustainable Cleaning Essentials
Home-Compostable Trash Bags
HoldOn Bags Break Down in Weeks Rather Than Years
Biodegradable Kid's Underwear
Nudies Essentials Caters to Toddlers & Girls with the Nubies Line
All-In-One Compostable Cups
'The Butterfly Cup' is Perfect for Consuming Beverages On the Go
Eco-Minded Grooming Products
Hawkins & Brimble Natural Grooming Products Come in Many Varieties
Expanding Towel Tablets
Nimbus' Nimby Towel is Made from Plants & Free from Chemicals
Sustainable QSR Tablewares
This Reusable Tableware from the Elium Studio is for McDonald's France
Fall-Inspired Home Cleaning Collections
Grove Co. Debuts Its Limited-Edition Traditions Aglow Line
Sustainable Dishwashing Sets
This Zero Waste Dishwashing Starter Set Includes 3 Products
Can-Based Cleaning Kits
Puracy's Clean Can Starter Kit Eliminates Single-Use Plastic
Sustainable Hotel Textiles
liv interior Offers Beautifully Handcrafted, Eco-Friendly Hotel Items
Compostable Tea Bags
DAVIDsTEA is Taking a Significant Step Towards Sustainability
Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Biodegradable Beauty Packaging
MOB Beauty's Earth-First Packaging Turns into Dirt
Biodegradable Glass Materials
Researchers from the IPE Created Glass that Naturally Decomposes
Sustainable Toilet Cleaning Kits
Blueland's Toilet Bowl Cleaner Starter Set is Eco and Convenient
Concentrated Recycled Container Cleaners
WildClean Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products are Toxin-Free
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Cinnamon-Scented Biodegradable Slides
BioCir Slides are Naturally Colored and Scented
Eco-Friendly Consumable Packaging
This Biodegradable Composite Packaging is Transparent and Edible
Long-Lasting Compostable Dishcloths
Nellie's Swedish Dishcloths are an Eco Paper Towel Alternative
Compostable Smartphone Cases
The EcoBlvd Mojave Collection Cases are Made of CornBo Material
Sustainable Latex-Free Gloves
Eco Gloves' Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves Break Down Faster
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
arbOUR Launches Its Plant-Based Cleaning and Laundry Line
Pet-Friendly Seamless Furniture
Bink Rabbit Goods Delivers a Slew of Modern Furniture
Artful Reusable Dishcloths
Hali Hali Offers Sustainable and Aesthetic Cleaning Accessories
Compostable Sugarcane Containers
Eco-Products' WorldView Containers are Foodsafe and Microwavable
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Kid-Friendly Biobased Tableware
Dantoy's Tableware Focuses on Sustainability & Development
Biodegradable Banana Bark Bags
FOReT Creates Sustainable, Plant-Based Fully Biodegradable Bags
Bio-Based Paper Packaging
Covestro's Partially Plant-Based Coating Boosts Recyclability
Compostable Food Packaging Brands
Shanghai Timeco Industrial Uses Sugarcane Bagasse for Packaging
Eco-Friendly Dishwasher Pods
AspenClean's Product Range is Safe, Non-Toxic, and Natural
Eco-Friendly Bottled Waters
Cove Biodegradable Water Bottles are Arriving in LA in December
Private Label Compostable Cutlery
Walmart Great Value Compostable Cutlery is Affordable
Upcycled Bathroom Essentials
MaisoNovo's Modern Products Promote a New Way of Living
Planet-Friendly Cleaning Products
Nellie's is a Canadian Family-owned Company
Recycled Paper Towels
Reel Recycled Paper Towels are Premium, Tree-Free Paper Towels
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Eco-Conscious Compostable Straws
Eco-Products Debuts Straws Made with Plant-Based Plastic
Reusable Wet Wipe Appliances
The Conceptual 'Re:clean' Reusable Tissue Cleaner is Sustainable
Marine-Degradable Straws
Repurpose's Biodegradable Straws Proclaim Plants Over Plastic
Holiday-Scented Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Launched a Festive Collection of Cleaning Products
Eco-Friendly Dissolving Shampoo Bottles
BBDO Guerrero Designs the Dissolving Bottles of Shampoo
Microbial Home Composters
Reencle Gravity Launched During CES 2024
Sustainable Bamboo Home Goods
Ettitude Uses Bamboo Lyocell to Create Sustainable Home Products
Bioplastic Coffee Pods
Danimer Scientific and TotalEnergies Debut Bioplastic Coffee Capsules
Renewable Circular Trash Cans
Mill Offers a New Way of Circular Food with a Shrunken Technology
Recycling Home-Use Compactor
The Clear Drop Device Turns Plastic Bags into Recyclable Bricks
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Monthly Eco-Friendly Cleaning Boxes
Blueland's Three Subscriptions are Tailored for Home Cleaning
Home-Compostable Coffee Carts
Nespresso Launches Compostable Paper Coffee Capsules
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Collection is Being Expanded
Sustainable Modern Dish Towels
Functional Modern Dish Towels Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
Eco-Conscious COVID-19 Testing Kits
Gabriel Britton's EcoClear Provides a Sustainable Alternative
Sustainable Disinfection Subscriptions
CleanCult's 'Refill Ritual' Service is Eco-Friendly
Convenient Cleaning Strips
Tru Earth's Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner Eco-Strips are Efficient
Ocean Plastic Bag Collections
Out of the Oceans Boasts Stunning Designs & a Sustainable Mission
Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals
Little Dish Launches Its New Range in 85% Wood Fibre Packs
Sustainable Packaging Brands
Flourish® Utilizes Recycled Content and Safe Forestry Practices
Compostable Sheet Masks
Masque BAR's Eco-Friendly Sheet Masks are Home-Compostable
Water-Soluble Detergent Sachets
MACK & Notpla Created an Industry First Detergent Sachet
Biodegradable Restaurant Cutlery
'Koovee' Developed Temperature-Resistant and Eco-Friendly Cutlery
Summer-Ready Reusable Kitchen Towels
Cloud Paper's Swish Cloths are Adorable and Functional
Bio-Based Plastics
Biotic is Developing Biodegradable Plastics from Macroalgae
Aluminum Cleaning Bottles
Cleancult Packages Cleaning Solutions in Waste-Reducing Packaging
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Non-Soggy Biodegradable Straws
Scientists Create a New Eco-Friendly Straw Using Lignin Materials
Refillable Aluminum Cleaning Products
Cleancult Launches Refillable Aluminum Household Packaging
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Folding Fountain Drink Cups
New York Fries' New Cold Cups are 100% Biodegradable & Compostable
Eco-Friendly Sensitive Diapers
Earth + Eden Sensitive Diapers are Safe for Babies and the Earth
FSC-Backed Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Launches Wooden Cutlery for Food Service Applications
Plastic-Free Solid Cosmetics
ATTITUDE's Solid Makeup Line is Housed in Biodegradable Packaging
Flushable All-Purpose Wipes
Twipes are Gently Microbial Biodegradable Wipes That are Safe to Flush
Sustainable Dish Sponge Alternatives
This 3-Pack of Pop Up Dish Sponges is Plastic-Free
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Biodegradable Menstrual Pads
C is an Eco-Friendly Feminine Care Brand Founded by Two Saudi Sisters
Paper-Made Compostable Cutlery
EcoEdge Paper Cutlery is Made with FSC-Certified Material
Sustainable Reusable Baby Bottles
Pura Debuted an Innovative Bottle Design for Babies
Plant-Based Household Products
The Paperbird BLUE Range Now Includes a Variety of Additional Items
Eco-Friendly QSR Coffee Lids
Tim Hortons Plans to Migrate to Using Sustainable Cutlery in 2023
Sustainable Brush Sets
Me Mother Earth Boasts Multipurpose Wood and Plant Fiber Cleaning Brushes
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
Biodegradable Cleaning Wipes
The Cheeky Panda Antibacterial Multi-Surface Wipes are FSC-Certified
Breathable Bamboo Sanitary Products
KNH Releases a Series of Bamboo Sanitary Products for Women
Plant-Based Snack Bar Wrappers
BAR-U-EAT Compostable Bar Wrappers are BPI-Certified
Biodegradable Single-Use Soap
Researchers at the Imperial College London Develop the Tab Soap
Compostable Cold Beverage Cups
The Plastic-Free Cold Cups from Continental Cup are Eco-Focused
Eco Cleanser Bundles
Koala Eco's Gift Collection Includes a Hand Wash, Dish Soap & Kitchen Cleaner
Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture
we+ Designs the New Range of Recyclable Sleek Furniture
Eco-Friendly Sponge Cloths
Trader Joe's Reusable Sponge Cloths are an Alternative to Paper Towels
Powerful Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
Branch Basics is the Perfect Cleaning Solution
Biodegradable Face Towels
Ditoi Beauty's Disposable Face Towels are Hygienic and Eco-Friendly
User-Friendly Kitchen Composters
Compost Genie is a Simple Solution for First-Time Composters
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Eco-Friendly Baby Diapers
Healthybaby Diapers are Made of Plant-Based Materials
Upcycled Fabric Home Goods
Sunbrella ReMade Items are Made from Upcycled Sunbrella Fabrics
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Bamboo Hot Beverage Cups
Celebration Packaging Debuts its Bamboo Fiber Hot Drink Cups
Sustainability-Focused Home Decor
Williams-Sonoma GreenRow Has Items for the Whole Home
Concentrated Cleaner Sachets
Cleanery's Multipurpose Cleaning Spray Reduces Waste Where Possible
Biodegradable Glitter Innovations
USask Researchers Develop an Innovative Bio-Glitter Alternative
Biodegradable Nail Polishes
Re:soil Nail Polishes are All-Natural and Water-Based
Biodegradable Fast Food Uniforms
These McDonald's Uniforms Use 'CiClo' Fabric Technology
Biodegradable Nail Tips
These Vegan Nail Tips Return Back to the Earth
Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture
ÉCAL's Sponge Furniture Expands 10 Times in Size After Soaking
Recycled Plastic Bleach Packaging
The New Domestos Bottle Has 50% Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic
Compostable Organic Tea Bags
Waitrose Launches Compostable Tea Bags for its Duchy Brand
Upcycled 3D-Printed Decor Collections
The Upcycled Jars Collection Repurposes Old Containers
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Naturally Powered Hotel Toiletries
25hours Hotels Stocks Eco-Friendly Toiletries from Soeder
Sustainable Chemical Refill Centers
The Friendly Chemical Co. Launches its New Refill Stations
Sustainable Dish-Cleaning Duos
Nellie's Launches a New Refillable Dish Stick and Dish Butter Soap
Compostable Foodservice Lines
The New Veridian™ Collection Targets Composter Contamination
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Holistic Household Kits
Cymbiotika Home Extends Health to the Whole House
Sustainable Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Unveils Its New Compostable Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road