Eco-Friendly & Non-Toxic Dorm Room Essentials
If your teen is heading off to college, load up on eco-friendly dorm room essentials to reduce your plastic waste and your toxin load. From sleeping to studying to organizing to eating, we’ve found the best eco-friendly and non-toxic dorm room essentials to help you green up your dorm room!
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If you’re heading off to college, load up on eco-friendly and non-toxic dorm room essentials to reduce your plastic waste and your toxin load. Choose sustainable and non-toxic options like a reusable glass coffee mug, non-plastic organizers and organic towels and bedding.
In order to create a cleaner college living environment and keep up your healthy, eco-friendly and non-toxic lifestyle, we’ve got recommendations that are perfect for greening up your dorm room living! From sleeping to studying to organizing, we’ve found the best eco-friendly and low-tox recommendations for dorm room essentials below.
Eco-Friendly Sleep & Study
1// Lane Linen Organic Cotton Sheet Set Twin XL– GOTS certified organic cotton. Includes fitted sheet, flat sheet and pillowcase.
2// Desk Lamp– This 3-way dimmable led desk lamp with Wireless charging can fast-charge compatible iPhone and Samsung devices up to 10W. The charger and desk light is powered separately, and the lamp features an adjustable and flexible gooseneck.
3// Surge Protector Power Strip– The 3-side power strip with 8AC widely outlets and 4 USB charging ports(Total 5V/3.1A) can power up to 12 devices simultaneously. With built in Smart IC technology, the usb port can auto detect and deliver appropriate current to your devices, each port up to 5V/2.4A max.
4//You can encase the dorm mattress with a zippered mattress protector- My Green Mattress Organic Cotton Protector. Don’t forget an Organic Cotton Mattress Pad Cover! Additionally, I’m not sure this is totally necessary, but your teen may want to top the mattress with a Naturepedic Twin XL Mattress Topper to add a layer of cushioning and comfort.
5// Small Metal Fan– This desk fan features an upgraded motor with fast operating speed, strong airflow to cool you down in no time, runs quietly, all-Metal Construction.
6// Knit Blanket– Machine washable cozy sweater knit blanket. Standard 100 OKEO-TEX certified.
7// Calvin Klein Quilt & Sham– This comforter set comes in lots of colors and is STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® Certified: tested for 350+ harmful substances to keep you and your family safe from chemicals common to textile manufacturing. Pottery Barn Teen Comforters are also STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® Certified.
8// Naturepedic Organic PLA Pillow– Naturepedic PLA batting is derived entirely from sugarcane. Outer cover is 100% certified organic cotton.
9// Bamboo Charging Station– 5 in 1 bamboo wireless magnetic charging station with stand charges your phone, earpods and watch, and also includes a digital clock and night light.
10// Lorena Canals Washable Rug– This product is independently-tested: Non-Toxic Dyes + Inks, Lead Safe, No Added Formaldehyde, BPA + BPS Free, No PFAS, No Flame Retardants, No Known Harmful Phthalates. This small area rug is made of 97% cotton, 3% other fibers, and is reversible and machine washable.
11// Metal Underbed Storage with Wheels– This metal storage box is special designed for your under bed, or this Hyacinth Underbed Storage With Lid.
12// Wooden Bed Risers– Made of natural and heavy-duty solid wood material, environmentally friendly and sturdy.
Eco-Friendly Storage & Bath
1// Over-The-Door Closet Organizer– Hangs over the door for simple storage and easy access and holds up to 8 pairs of shoes. Canvas Organizer has cardboard stiffener in back of each panel for added support. Metal hooks secure over the door.
2// Hanging Closet Organizer– Made of canvas and reinforced with heavy-duty fiberboard, the closet organizer can hold a weight of up to 50 lbs without bending the top. Hang the closet organizer with either hook-and-loop fastener or hooks. Both fit most garment rods.
3// Wooden Hangers– Strong and durable wooden hangers with swivel hooks.
4// Black + Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean Slim Cordless Hand Vacuum– Designed to deliver more than 3 times than our leading handheld vacuum. Up to 14mins runtime per charge. Ultra-Compact & Lightweight Design, Easy empty the dustbin with twist-off bowl and washable filter.
5// Molly’s Suds Unscented Laundry Pods or Kind Laundry Detergent Sheets– Get your clothes clean with easy-to-use laundry pods or eco-friendly space-saving laundry sheets.
6// This Full Circle Laundry Hamper is made with organic cotton. Or try this cute Canvas Laundry Bag with reinforced handles. It can be monogrammed.
7// Mesh Desk Organizer– For pens, pencils, scissors, etc.
8// Feelgoodz Men’s Natural Rubber Flip Flops & Feelgoodz Natural Rubber Women’s Flip Flops– Perfect eco-friendly shower shoes.
9// Portable Shower Caddy– Easily tote your bathroom essentials from your dorm room to the bathroom and back.
10// Organic Cotton Bath Towel Set– 100% organic cotton bath towels in an ultra-light weight and channeled pattern for excellent absorbency, superior softness, and lightning-quick drying time. Has a loop for hanging on a hook.
11// Slim Rolling Cart– This slim cart provides has 4 shelves to store all of your essentials. Made of strong steel wire mesh. The shelves have raised sides to keep items in place.
12// Totes Eco ‘Brella– This auto open/close umbrella features a 44″ arc, patented wide tie strap, canopy made of 100% recycled PET plastic bottles, frame made of 70% recycled material and a handle that’s constructed from bamboo. The fabric is certified free of environmentally harmful substances and the single panel and strap are printed with “70% recycled”.
Eco-Friendly Eating & Drinking
1// Glass Electric Tea Kettle– This cordless kettle features glass sides with stainless steel accents. Automatic shut off: Boil-dry protection means the kettle will turn itself off when water is hot and ready to serve.
2// Hydroflask Travel Mug– Made with 18/8 pro-grade stainless steel to ensure pure taste and no flavor transfer. BPA-Free & Toxin-Free. Free from toxins, free from worry.
2// Owala FreeSip Water Bottle– The inside of this bottle is made with 18/8 stainless steel, and the plastic on the lid is Tritan, one of the safest plastics available that does not contain Bisphenols and phthalates. I would swap the plastic straw on the inside for a stainless steel replacement straw.
3// Clearly Filtered Water Bottle– Targets and removes up to 99.99% of 220+ contaminants, including fluoride, lead, and chlorine without targeting beneficial minerals.
4// Hydroflask Water Bottle– Reusable stainless steel water bottle.
5// Bobo & Boo– The Bobo & Boo Kids Dinnerware Set is made from 100% plant-based materials, making them THE most eco-friendly dinnerware on the planet. Made from all-natural and sustainable crop fibres, our plant-based range are melamine-free and 100% biodegradable and compostable. These dishes are microwave and dishwasher safe. Biodegradable and compostable. Free from BPA, toxins, and melamine. Although this set was designed for little kids, it works for college kids too (my college-age daughter has a set!)
6// Stainless Steel Travel Utensils– Made from 18/8 high quality stainless steel, this utensil set comes with a stainless steel travel case.
7// Crow Canyon Porcelain Enamel Dishware– Each eco-friendly piece is made from porcelain-covered steel that’s lightweight, durable, naturally non-stick and easy to clean without plastic coating. Shatterproof, not microwaveable. Crow Canyon Porcelain Enamel Mug, Crow Canyon Porcelain Enamel Bowl, Crow Canyon Porcelain Enamel Plate
8// Absorbent Dish Cloths– 100% cotton dish cloths for mopping up spills.
9// Joco Reusable Glass Cup– Borosilicate glass reusable coffee or tea mug with silicone sleeve and top.
10// EO Cleansing Hand Wipes– Keep hands clean and fresh with our French Lavender Hand Sanitizing Wipes, 99.9% effective against most common germs, thanks to the 62% alcohol content. EO Hand Sanitizing Wipes are made with organic ingredients and are synthetic fragrance free, paraben free, cruelty free, and certified gluten free.
1// Attitude Shower Gel– This shower gel is scented with essential oils, but they also carry a line that’s unscented, and a line that uses EWG verified safer synthetic scents.
2// Good Clean Goop Body Scrub– A really affordable clean body scrub.
3// Beekman 1802 Unscented Goat Milk Lotion– This unscented lotion comes in pump form, so it’s nice to have around for post-hand washing.
4// Attitude Lotion– Sometimes a little scent is nice, and Attitude uses uses EWG verified safer synthetic scents. I love that this lotion comes in pump form (easy for teens to use). They also carry a line of body lotion that’s scented with essential oils (comes in an aluminum bottle), and a line that’s unscented for sensitive skin.
5// Humble Deodorant– This original deodorant comes in a variety of scents and has baking soda in the formula, but they also carry a baking soda-free version and plastic-free deodorant.
6// Mad Hippie Jelly Cleanser– This face wash is gentle on the skin and does not contain any pore-clogging ingredinents.
7// Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer– My daughter has tried tons of different face lotions, and she says this one wins out, plus it doesn’t contain pore-clogging ingredients.
8// JVN Shampoo & Conditioner– This brand discloses all fragrance ingredients, and they are all considered safer synthetics. It’s a clean hair care brand that actually works! They also carry a hydrating shampoo & conditioner set.
9// Crazors Disposable Razors– They don’t have a moisture strip, which can contain questionable ingredients.
10// Now Shaving Cream– An affordable clean shaving cream.
11// Clean Skin Club Disposable Cotton Towels– Most college kids don’t wash their towels often, and these are a clean option for the face that you can use daily.
12// Fresh Monster Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 and Clearstem Sheer Sunscreen– Mineral sunscreen that goes on clear.
13// Cordless Electric Shaver– This handy shaver has many different options for trimming.
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