The 9 Best Eco-Friendly Online Stores

Here, our favorite eco-friendly online stores that are striving for a better planet for us all.

Thankfully, there are plenty of eco-friendly online stores out there for those who enjoy the ease of online shopping, but prefer to avoid retailers with mixed sustainability records. We've found sustainably-minded shops that reduce excess packaging waste, offset their emissions, or support other good causes.

In today’s digital world, convenience and speed are key. Gone are the days when online shopping pertained only to clothing, as today’s consumers rely on online stores for everything from home good and accessories to groceries and furniture. But as online shopping continues to grow , so do emissions and the use of single-use plastic used for shipping, in addition to other pesky packaging products like packing peanuts and cardboard boxes.

Best Overall

Earth Hero

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With clothing, accessories, home goods, tech products, beauty and personal care items, pet supplies, outdoor gear, and even travel items, Earth Hero is pretty much a one-stop shop for all things eco-friendly. The company only sells products that are sourced, manufactured, and shipped in eco-friendly ways, making it our top overall choice. It only works with manufacturers using better materials like upcycled cotton, recycled rubber, and sustainably harvested wood.

The company also has a partnership with CarbonFund and offset its carbon footprint. It uses recycled, recyclable, and compostable packaging made in the United States. Check out the “Zero Waste” section for sustainable essentials like reusable water bottles, stainless steel straws, and reusable food containers, and don’t miss the audio and tech options like compostable phone cases, eco-friendly laptop cases, and wooden charging docks.

Best for a Green Backyard

Eartheasy

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Looking to be a little more self-sufficient (hi, raised garden beds and chicken coops), or trying to win Yard of the Month the sustainable way? Eartheasy offers numerous natural lawn and garden items like organic fertilizer and insecticide, and items to start growing your own vegetables like raised garden beds, greenhouses, planters, and recycled plastic chicken coops.

The company offsets greenhouse gas emissions created from its office, and reuses shipping boxes and packaging when possible. Eartheasy also supports Trees for the Future by planting a tree for every order placed online, and partners with the EPA WaterSense program to promote water conservation. Aside from lawn and garden items, Eartheasy also offers camping supplies, home goods, and sustainable lifestyle products like reusable bags and compost bins.

Best for Groceries

Thrive Market

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Want organic and non-GMO groceries delivered directly to your door? Check out Thrive Market, an online, membership-based market. For just $5 a month, you get access to more than 5,000 sustainable products anywhere from 25-50% retail prices. Besides offering eco-friendly products, Thrive Market uses carbon-neutral shipping, zero-waste warehouses, and recyclable/compostable packaging.

The market's one-for-one membership matching program means that your paid membership gives a free one for a low-income family, student, teacher, veteran, or first responder. You can start with a risk-free 30 day trial to see if it works with your lifestyle.

Best for Home Goods

EcoRoots

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Dedicated to environmental change, products from EcoRoots ship completely plastic free with shipping materials made from 100% recyclable and compostable materials. EcoRoots products are cruelty-free and come from numerous small businesses whose values align with EcoRoots’.

The company offers an array of home goods, including zero-waste laundry detergent, reusable grocery and produce bags, bamboo cutlery, compostable dish cloths, vegan food wraps, and reusable coffee filters. EcoRoots is a member of 1% for the Planet, and donates 1 % of sales annually towards sustainability initiatives. Bath and beauty products like mouthwash tablets, reusable pantyliners, and skincare items are also available.

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Best for Wardrobe Basics

Pact

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Meet Pact, Maker of the Greatest Organic Cotton Basics

A favorite of Treehugger staff, you'll find Pact's basics on many of our lists of recommended products, from socks to tee shirts. This direct to consumer retailer sell certified organic and Fair Trade apparel designed for women, men, kids, and babies, in addition to bedding and towels. It's one of the few sustainable brands offering maternity clothes, and we also love that you can buy wardrobe basics in bundles for a discount.

Pact offers carbon neutral shipping. You can even use the box your clothing came in to donate any unwanted clothing through a partnership with Give Back Box.

Best for Apparel + Accessories

Made Trade

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Shop for clothing, bags, and jewelry for the whole family via Made Trade, and feel good about clicking “add to bag.” Made Trade products come from makers who are paid fair wages, as the company adheres to international Fair Trade guidelines and labor practices. The company strives to source materials that are local to the region where products are being made, and uses makers and artisans around the world using traditional art forms to make clothing.

Sustainable products offered by Made Trade use responsibly harvested raw materials, upcycled and recycled materials, and all-natural, eco-friendly plant- and mineral-based dyes. The company even offers vegan products that are free of animal products and byproducts. Check out the comfy kaftans and tunics, and grab a unisex hoodie for a cozy yet earth-friendly gift.

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Best for Furniture

Etsy Furniture

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Whatever your aesthetic may be, Etsy is a great place to start when looking for one-of-a-kind and eco-friendly furniture. The site features loads of small businesses that craft authentic pieces from upcycled and recycled materials. Looking for a reclaimed wood dining table? Or maybe a wooden floating nightstand or L-shaped desk? You can find it on Etsy.

A quick site search of “sustainable furniture” or “eco-friendly furniture” pulls up numerous different types of eco-friendly options, and when you find your favorite makers, you can even search their Etsy shops for specific items.

Best for Personal Care and Beauty

Package Free

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The Package Free Shop Can Help You Go Zero Waste

With a mission to “make the world less trashy,” Package Free Shop offers sustainable alternatives to everyday products like toothbrushes and toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, body wash, razors, bath sponges, hair ties, deodorant, and even condoms.

Everything they carry is vetted by a team of sustainability experts, and products are shipped completely plastic free, with shipping materials that are 100% recyclable and compostable. The company even ensures that all of its inbound shipments from vendors are also plastic free.

Package Free Shop has implemented Zero Waste principles in all of its business operations as well, and offers composting, recycling, and Terracycle bins in its offices and warehouse. Plus, all of the equipment, from furniture to electronics, is secondhand, refurbished, recyclable, or circular. Check out the selection of cotton face pads, shampoo bars and deodorant creams, and be sure to try the lip balms and face toners.

Best for Decor

Jungalow

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Vibrant wallpaper prints, funky statement pillows and rugs, and eclectic planters, table runners, place settings, and wall decor collide for a boho/garden-chic aesthetic. Jungalow works with vendors from all over the world to source sustainable, artisan products made with organic, upcycled, and recycled fabrics and natural, recyclable, and compostable materials.

The ceramics are made with non-toxic finishes and manufactured with water conservation in mind. Rugs are handcrafted in India using traditional dip-dyeing and weaving methods, and pillows must pass the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification system to ensure no harmful substances are present.

With every purchase from Jungalow, at least two trees are planted, and to date, the company has planted more than 48,000 trees, which helps the environment and helps provide food security and income to communities in Africa. Jungalow has a goal to be 100% free of single-use plastics and styrofoam by 2022, and strives to work with vendors using sustainable packaging. Jungalow also gives back to nonprofits such as ACLU, Black Lives Matter, Girls Who Code, The Rainforest Alliance, and more.

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