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Parents' Best Green Product Picks of 2020

By Kyleigh Leddy
March 04, 2020
Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
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From natural deodorants that actually work to burgers made from plants and lawn products that are safe to use around kids—all of these products are both effective and mindful of the planet. Scroll to find our curated list of 2020 eco-friendly must-haves, then check out our Best Green Cleaning Products of 2020, too.

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Myro Deodorants

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Handsome cases come with subscription-based refills in six options, like sultry Pillow Talk (with violet leaf and ylang-ylang) or ethereal Big Dipper (with bergamot, lavender, and vetiver). They’re all made with aloe vera to keep skin happy.

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By Humankind Deodorants

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The deodorants in these customizable containers come in five scents, and $1 of each purchase goes toward removing plastic waste from the ocean. Opt for zingy rosemary-mint or earthy eucalyptus, and set up a subscription to receive refills every two, four, or six weeks.

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Corpus Deodorants

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This line’s six sumptuous scents will win you over big-time. We like the grassy, peppery Nº Green or the evocative California, which smells of sea salt and jasmine.

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Schmidt’s Here+Now by Justin Bieber Deodorant

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If you’re all about scent, this is a good one: citrusy, a bit woodsy, and not at all powdery. (Who knew The Biebs had such a good nose?!)

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Sunday brand lawn care contains molasses, seaweed, and recycled food waste, all of which deliver nutrients to grass and are safe for pollinators, pets, and barefoot kids. $129 for a one-year subscription of three shipments.

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E.B. Stone Organics Tomato & Vegetable Food

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As you’re planting, spread organic compost like E.B. Stone Organics Tomato & Vegetable Food instead of synthetic fertilizer. Think of it as well-balanced organic soil food!

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Orbit B-Hyve Indoor/Outdoor WiFi Sprinkler System Controller

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To make your current irrigation system (drip or spray) more efficient, invest in a smart controller like the EPA/WaterSense-approved Orbit B-Hyve. This device syncs to local weather forecasts to automatically switch off when rain is predicted. You can also easily access and control it from anywhere using an app on your phone.

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Hula-Ho Weeder

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Skip the herbicides, roll up your sleeves, and pull weeds by hand or by using a handheld Hula-Ho Weeder. (Of course, we give you full permission to forget the weeds altogether. Your kids don’t care one bit what their play area looks like anyway!)

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Sluggo organic snail and slug control

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If little critters like snails and slugs are a problem for you, handpick them and sprinkle a product such as pet- and wildlife-safe Sluggo over the soil. It’s approved for use in organic gardening and relies on iron phosphate as an active ingredient rather than synthetic toxins.

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Deluxe Rain Barrel

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One glance at your water bill in the middle of summer can be a sobering reminder that landscapes are often the largest guzzlers of household H2O. Good thing for you, rainwater is free of charge and can be collected by simply positioning the Deluxe Rain Barrel under your home’s downspout (this one has a built-in safety grid). When it’s time to water flowers and plants, dip your can or bucket in to fill it with the runoff.

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Cedar Raised Beds

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If you want to garden in a raised bed outside, avoid pressure-treated wood, which can leach chemicals into soil. Instead, choose cedar or redwood (like these Cedar Raised Beds) both of which are naturally insect- and rot-resistant.

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AeroGarden Herbie

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No dirt needed here! AeroGarden’s Herbie comes with basil and oregano seed pods that you place in the water basin. After 12 weeks under the bright LED lights, the herbs are ready to top your pizza and pasta.

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Back to the Roots Windowsill Lavender Planter

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Lavender interacts with certain neurotransmitters to help soothe your nerves. Your child can sprout her own zen with a Windowsill Lavender Planter. The box comes with organic seeds and fertilizer, a soil blend designed to retain moisture (so it won’t die if you forget to water it every now and again), and a glass jar that lets you watch the roots spread.

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Modern Sprout Watermelon Drop-In Kit

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Your kid will get a kick out of knowing that the tiny seeds in this Modern Sprout Watermelon Drop-In Kit can bloom into a sweet baby watermelon. The kit is packaged in a biodegradable CowPot, which helps support plant growth. Start it on your windowsill, and transplant it to your garden when the weather warms up.

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Love Beauty and Planet Concentrated Shampoo and Conditioner

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Ethically sourced and formulated so that you can use half the usual amount (this saves water and plastic). The only caveat is that it’s on you to dose it out correctly. A pill-size dollop of the sulfate-free shampoo is enough for long, thick hair. Same for a dime-size circle of conditioner.

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Biossance Rose Vegan Lip Balm

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Housed in a recyclable jar, this balm has no petroleum or beeswax but still offers loads of lip hydration.

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Blueland Foaming Hand Soap

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Who doesn’t love a good foam? Self-lathering soap means you can wash one hand while holding a kid with the other, and this one comes in a chic reusable glass bottle. Simply fill with water, drop a tablet in to dissolve, and push the pump.

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Sally Hansen good. kind. pure.

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This vegan nail polish goes on beautifully. The brand has replaced the usual chemicals that make nail color stay chip-free and shiny and also added a plant-based brush.

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Kinship Naked Papaya Gentle Enzyme Face Cleanser

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The creamy product is free of petroleum, mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, and a long list of other artificial ingredients. It removes makeup without drying skin and smells like tropical bubble gum (in a good way). You’ll want to use every last drop—and then, of course, recycle the bottle.

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Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind Avocado + Quinoa Co-Wash

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Curls need tons of hydration to stay frizz-free, and this cleansing conditioner won’t strip hair of moisture. While it’s still soaking in your hair, detangle with a wide-tooth comb, then rinse.

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Odele Leave-in Conditioner

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Once you’re out of the shower, apply a leave-in treatment like this one with non-synthetic fragrance.

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Dove Amplified Textures Shine & Moisture Finishing Gel

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You can scrunch this product into your hair, letting it air-dry or using a diffuser. An added bonus: the gel bottles are made from recycled plastic.

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Shea Moisture Mongongo & Hemp Seed Oils High Porosity Moisture-Seal Finishing Elixir

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On no-wash days, revive curls with this restyling spray. Spritz onto dry hair, then reshape curls with your fingers.

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Be Free by Danielle Fishel Shampoo

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The scent of this color-safe shampoo comes from botanical oils.

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Aveda Nutriplenish Conditioner Light Moisture

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This vegan, lightweight conditioner is made with wind power and won’t weigh down waves.

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Voir Secrets in the Snow Soft Styling Foam

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Not only does the foam have a non-aerosol nozzle, but I also love it because it helps shape and control your texture without feeling crunchy.

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Innersense Quiet Calm Curl Control

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Smooth a nickel-size dollop of the styling cream throughout your hair to add both definition and moisture.

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Lush Flyaway Hair Shampoo Bar

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This shampoo has no plastic packaging and contains lemon oil and sea salt to remove product buildup. To use: Wet hair and rub the bar on your head until it lathers, then rinse.

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