CategoryLifestyle OptionTips for Use/Purchase CharacteristicsDiscounts available?Brand suggestions
LED BulbsHome improvement/hardwareEnergyStar certifiedConEd marketplace discounts
Beeswax wrapsHome goodsHand wash in cold water. Soap is OK
Plastic free deodorant sticksPersonal careAttitude
Bar soapPersonal careStore in an old sock to make a loofah.
Bar shampooPersonal careAnti-dandruff also available and effective
Ceiling fanHome improvement/hardwareEnergyStar certifiedConEd marketplace discounts
Programmable thermostatHome improvement/hardwareEnergyStar certifiedConEd discounts
Silicon reusable bagsHome goodsDishwasher safe. Great alternative to plastic.
Cellulose clothsHome goodsWashing machine safe. Great to use instead of paper towel.
Cloth hand towelsHome goods
Extension cord with shut off switchHome improvement/hardwareAttach to appliances that do not need to be always on. Do not use for fridge/freezer, in particular.
Wool dryer ballsHome goods
Silk or plant based dental flossPersonal care
Recycled toilet paperHome goodsWho Gives a Crap
Recycled tissue paperHome goodsWho Gives a Crap
Silicon baking matHome goods
Reusable food storage containersHome goodsGlass and stainless steel are good options.
Reusable water bottleHome goodsStainless steel is a good option.
Home composting Other
Community compostingOther
Low flow showerheadHome improvement/hardware
Low flow faucetHome improvement/hardwareEnergyStar certified.
Low flush toiletHome improvement/hardwareEnergyStar certified.
Turn off lightsOther
Liquid soap concentratesHome goods
Dish soap concentrateHome goods
Powder laundry detergentHome goods
Plastic free lip balmPersonal care
Hair conditioner barPersonal care
Climate-friendly refrigerator/freezer (non-HFC refrigerant)HomeSee list at https://www.climatefriendlycooling.com/
Climate-friendly air conditionHome2020 or later EnergyStar certified
Silk dental flossPersonal careDepending on tooth spacing, floss may break easily
Climate friendly lawn (low/no mowing, pesticides, and water use)Home improvement/landscapingSee lawn alternatives at https://www.stepables.com/
Cement paving alternatives Home improvement/landscapinghttps://www.truegridpaver.com/
Native plants in gardenHome improvement/landscapingSee options at plantnative.org
Air source heat pumps (e.g., mini splits) for heating and coolingHome improvementCheck out the Technology Primers here for more information https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycaccelerator/ways-to-save-energy-water/technology-primers.page
Tankless water heaterHome improvement
Ecosia searchOtherReplace your tool bar default search engine with Ecosia and plant trees with each search (so they say) - go to "settings" in your browser and find the "search bar search engine" option to replaceFreewww.ecosia.org