11 best eco-friendly products in 2024, tried and tested

If a bidet doesn't fit into your budget, snag the UnWipe. This small, unusual gadget perfectly moistens your toilet paper, acting much like a wet wipe. Not only will you use less toilet paper, but you'll also waste less water compared to a bidet.

For a cheaper bidet, opt for this attachment from Tushy, which mounts under your existing toilet seat. Out of all the attachments we tested, this one had the most comfortable stream, and we also loved the adjustable pressure nozzle.

Trying to cut down on paper waste? Why not start in the bathroom, where a bidet with a dryer will help you and your family cut down on toilet paper use. We recommend the Alpha JX Bidet Seat, which features an instantaneous and endless supply of warm water along with a fully adjustable stream, dryer, remote and heated seat.

If you know someone who still uses plastic water bottles, then help them make the sustainable switch with the Yeti Rambler. Any water bottle will help cut down on plastic waste, and the Rambler has come out on top during our testing thanks to its stellar thermoregulation, amazing durability and fantastic chug cap.

Patagonia is rooted in environmental activism, and those core values are evident in everything the brand produces, including this sustainable jacket. The Torrentshell is not only made from recycled post-consumer nylon and fair trade certified, but it also outperformed all the other jackets we tested in key areas. It’s ridiculously waterproof and will keep you bone-dry in the worst rain.

Save time and energy and avoid using another paper cup (or Keurig capsule) by making your own great cup of coffee. We found the flat-bottom, three-hole design of the Kalita Wave 185 Pour-Over Coffee Dripper allowed for the most even and consistent brewing of all models tested. Not only do you get to enjoy great-tasting coffee with the Kalita, but after you’re done you can compost everything.

Ready for a fun fact? One Swedish dishcloth can actually replace 17 rolls of paper towels. Let that sink in, folks. Invented by a Swedish engineer in 1949, these Swedish dishcloths are reusable, biodegradable and ultra-affordable, not to mention highly effective.

Stasher bags are reusable bags made out of platinum-grade silicone, which is the most stable type of silicone for food use, since it eliminates the residues from the production process that you might not want in the stuff you eat. Stasher bags are free of BPA, BPS and other phthalates, and they meet FDA and EU requirements for food contact and safety. We recommend them as a great way to reduce your single-use plastic waste.

These beeswax-impregnated organic cotton wraps are sustainable and reusable, and can store everything from fruit and vegetables to baked goods and leftovers. With sustainability top of mind, even Bee’s Wrap’s packaging is recyclable and fully biodegradable. To clean them, you just hand-wash them in cool water with a little bit of dish soap.

If you find yourself constantly tearing off sheets of aluminum foil every time you throw something in the oven, consider opting for these silicone baking mats instead. These sheets are dishwasher-safe and help protect your pans from spills and stuck-on grime, while being far more reusable and sustainable than classic tinfoil.

A smart thermostat reduces your energy demands by turning down the heat or air conditioning when you’re not around, then gently bringing them back on when you need them, helping you avoid cranking the heat or air conditioning unnecessarily. The Nest Learning Thermostat is the smartest, most capable system we’ve tested, and has a simple, easy-to-learn interface.