The O List: Sustainability Edition

How to seamlessly say bye-bye to plastic water bottles? With this hardworking filtered BPA-free pitcher that removes bacteria, parasites, microplastics, and other chemicals while retaining good-for-you minerals.

Designer Tory Burch brings an environmentally friendly update to her signature tote with this design made from a plant-based leather alternative created by a biotech company. It comes in seven springy shades and is the perfect mini carryall for weekend outings.

These pretty placemats may look like wicker, but they’re made from recycled materials to create a similar texture and look. Easy-to-clean and versatile, they’ll be a welcomed guest to any tablescape.

It only seems fitting that vases designed to hold nature also preserve it. This trio of handblown vases are made from 100 percent recycled and recyclable glass. Use one or all three to create a striking arrangement.

You can just look at this cotton sweatshirt and imagine how comfy-cozy it’s going to be. It delivers not only on softness but also sustainability—it's consciously made in Los Angeles, and the company uses low-impact dyes, partners with local vendors, and works with facilities that repurpose waste.

Bring sustainability to shower time with this body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and body serum combo. The refillable, minimalistic packaging is made from upcycled material (and is also recyclable) and is sure to look chic in your bathroom. As for the reef-safe, antioxidant rich formulas, they’re sulfate-, paraben-, and phthalate-free with an alfresco fragrance inspired by coastal botanicals along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

Part sculpture part stool, this colorful work of art has confetti-like plastic specs (which are from recycled material) to bring life to your space. It’s lightweight and super versatile—use it as a side table, stool, or pedestal either indoors or outside.

We’ve all held onto sponges until they were way past their prime—no shade. But this little reusable cleansing wonder (perfectly sized for just about any cleanup job) has a charcoal-infused center that keeps it fresh, and it can even be machine washed.

The days of brown bagging your lunch are long gone. This find takes the lunchbox and turns it on its head with a wicker and vegan leather exterior and insulated interior. With slots for utensils and enough room to store your meals and your stuff, you may even want to leave your handbag at home.

This blanket pays homage to the ziggurat structures of ancient Mesopotamia. Beyond having a minimalistic and sophisticated design, it’s hand-woven in the United States using fibers made from recycled cotton and water bottles.

Summer and slides just go together. These are ethically handmade in India from vegan plant-based fabric that’s been woven into rope. And if that’s not enough reason to love them, the cheery coloring will pep up just about any summer look.

Treat the fine feathered friends in your neighborhood to a birdhouse made from recycled polyethylene that comes from milk jugs. It’s easily mounted and comes in nine shades.

For those striving for everyday environmentalism, plastic bag usage might be our Achilles’ heel. Meet your sustainable solution: Stasher Bags. Made from food-grade silicone and available in an array of colors and sizes, this bag is reusable and can be popped in the dishwasher, microwave, or freezer. And switching to one of these would save 260 plastic bags each year.

You can share the goodness of being green with your kids thanks to this water-resistant sleeping bag and backpack in one. It’s responsibly manufactured with safe dyes and recycled fabrics plus compostable packaging. As for functionality, the pack has lots of storage space and pockets, and the sleeping bag is cozy and warm.