The ultimate eco-friendly registry guide

When it comes to building a life together, your home is part of that—it makes sense you’d want it to reflect the causes you care about.

Your wedding registry presents a welcome opportunity to explore small changes that add up to a healthier, earth-friendly home. From simple swaps to subtle shifts, here are guiding principles to think about as you’re creating your registry.

Go a little greener

Rest easier knowing your bedding looks good, feels good and does good. When choosing new sheets, duvet sets and blankets, look for sustainably sourced options. Flax seeds require very little water to grow, so European Flax Linen is a great eco-conscious choice (and boasts natural hypoallergenic properties).

Opt for organic

An easy place to dip your toe into eco-friendly living? The bath. 100% of our all-cotton bedding and bath towels are sustainably sourced and organic. Grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, organic fibers contribute to healthier ecosystems.

Limit your food waste

Did you know that food waste is the #1 material in U.S. landfills? From abandoned leftovers to trash takeout containers, the kitchen is where waste can really pile up.

While you register, take an audit of your current inventory. Stock up on reusable food storage and linen or organic cotton dish towels and napkins to replace their single-use paper counterparts. Consider using a small compost bin for fruit peels, veggie scraps, eggshells and coffee grounds.

Up your energy efficiency

Look to your regular routines, like doing laundry, for opportunities to bring sustainability into the fold. Pivots could be as simple as switching to an eco-friendly detergent, defaulting to cold-water cycles, swapping one-and-done dryer sheets for reusable dryer balls or air drying when possible.

Lighting offers another way to cut down on energy usage. Did you know LED uses much less energy than incandescent bulbs and last 25 times longer?

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