Branch Basics takes a different approach to clean: one plant-and-mineral concentrate you dilute into different bottles to replace nearly every cleaner under your sink. Less packaging, fewer chemicals, but is it sustainable? For non-toxic, low-waste cleaning, it’s one of the best. Related: see how it stacks up in Blueland vs Branch Basics. The Zero Waste ListVerdict ★★★★½ 4.6/5 … Read more
Seventh Generation has been a household name in green cleaning for decades. Then Unilever bought it, the kind of acquisition that makes eco-shoppers nervous about greenwashing. The reassuring part: it kept the certifications that actually back up its claims. The Zero Waste ListVerdict ★★★★☆ 4.2/5 ✔ Pros Founding B Corp (since 2008), and retained B Corp status after … Read more
Method helped make eco-cleaning mainstream with its plant-based formulas and design-forward bottles. But ownership has changed, and most of its packaging is still plastic, so how sustainable is it really today? greener than conventional, with strings attached. The Zero Waste ListVerdict ★★★★☆ 4.0/5 ✔ Pros Plant-based, biodegradable formulas Pioneered bottles made from recycled and ocean-bound plastic Refillable aluminum … Read more
A single reusable bottle can replace hundreds of disposable plastic ones a year. The best choice comes down to material and how you’ll use it, here are our picks, all free of the BPA and microplastics that come with plastic bottles. Bottle Material Best for Notes Klean Kanteen Stainless steel Overall / B Corp pick … Read more
Grove Collaborative isn’t a single product, it’s an online marketplace curating “cleaner” home and personal-care goods, plus its own Grove Co. line. So “is Grove sustainable?” has two answers: the company itself, and the things it sells. On the company, the credentials are strong. The Zero Waste ListVerdict ★★★★½ 4.5/5 ✔ Pros Certified B Corp (100.9 score), recertified … Read more
Dr. Bronner’s castile soap is a zero-waste staple, but in 2025 the company made headlines by dropping its B Corp certification. Does that mean it’s less sustainable now? Exactly the opposite, and understanding why is the key to this brand. The Zero Waste ListVerdict ★★★★½ 4.7/5 ✔ Pros Regenerative Organic Certified, Fair for Life fair trade, and USDA … Read more
Who Gives A Crap turned an unglamorous product into one of the most recognizable sustainable brands in the world. But between bamboo sourcing and bulk shipping, is the eco halo deserved? On balance, yes, and the donation model makes it stand out even further. The Zero Waste ListVerdict ★★★★½ 4.6/5 ✔ Pros Certified B Corp and FSC certified, … Read more
Blueland built its whole identity on killing the single-use plastic bottle, you buy a refillable “Forever Bottle” once, then drop in a tablet and add water. But refill marketing is everywhere now, so the real question is whether Blueland’s sustainability claims hold up. Short answer: they do, and more rigorously than most. Related: the full … Read more
Conventional sneakers are a mess of synthetic, glued-together materials that rarely get recycled. A growing crop of brands is doing it better with natural materials, fair labor, and recycled content. Here are the best sustainable sneakers, and how to judge them. (And if you grew up calling them tennis shoes, same category, same advice.) Brand … Read more
Fast fashion makes trendy clothes cheap and disposable, and that business model has a staggering footprint. Here’s what’s actually behind the $5 t-shirt, and how to opt out without spending a fortune. Related: ready to replace worn-out shoes? See our guide to the best sustainable sneakers for 2026. Table of Contents The Environmental Cost The … Read more