Article: New Year, New Sustainable Habits: Start Your Eco-Friendly Journey with Simply Natural Canada
New Year, New Sustainable Habits: Start Your Eco-Friendly Journey with Simply Natural Canada
As the calendar turns to a new year, many of us pause to reflect on our lives and the impact we make on the world around us. The new year offers a clean slate—an ideal time to rethink our habits and incorporate more sustainable practices into our daily routines. One simple, but powerful way to do this is by making thoughtful swaps towards non-toxic, and plastic-free products.At Simply Natural Canada, we’re here to support your journey to a more earth-friendly lifestyle with a curated selection of best-selling personal care and household cleaning essentials from Canadian brands. From eco laundry sheets by Good Juju to plant-based insect repellents and zero-waste facial cleansing bars, these products are designed with your health and the planet in mind.
The new year symbolizes fresh beginnings, making it an ideal time to embrace change—slowly and sustainably. Instead of trying to overhaul your routine overnight, consider adopting one new eco-friendly product each month. By the end of 2025, you’ll have replaced 12 conventional items with sustainable alternatives that reduce your environmental footprint and improve your well-being.
Small Changes Big Impact
Here are 12 ideas to guide your journey month by month:
January:
Swap out your traditional laundry detergent for Good Juju Eco Laundry Sheets or Tru Earth Eco Laundry Strips. Alternatively, you could opt for a concentrated laundry powder from etee or tablets from myni or Revolubar Home - or a refillable liquid detergent from The Bare Home.
February:
Trade disposable paper towels for reusable and compostable Swedish Sponge Cloths or non-paper towels from Cheeks Ahoy.
March:
Replace your plastic tube of toothpaste with toothpaste tablets from Change Toothpaste, Tanit Botanics or etee and / or swap your plastic toothbrush for a biodegradable, bamboo one from Change Toothpaste, allBambu, The future is bamboo, or etee.
April:
Use refillable spray bottles and cleaning tablets from brands such as myni, Nature Bee or Revolubar Bar Home (coming soon) for an eco-friendly home.
May:
Transition from deodorants in single use plastic containers to natural deodorants that come either in compostable packaging or ones that can be refilled, such as our SNC magnesium-based vegan deodorant roll on, or Active Humans spray deodorant.
June:
Replace plastic razors with a reusable safety razor from Leaf Shave for a zero-waste shaving routine.
July:
Opt for beeswax wraps from Nature Bee Goods instead of single-use plastic wrap for food storage.
August:
Switch from liquid dish soap in single-use plastic bottles, opting instead for solid dish soap bars from a Canadian brand like the Make Nice Company, powder-to-gel dish soap from either Nature Bee or myni and / or dish soap concentrate in biodegradable beeswax pods from etee.
September:
Choose compostable sponges from Nature Bee Goods or Essence of Life Organics, or biodegradable wood brushes from the Make Nice Company or Plantish, made from natural fibers for dishwashing.
October:
Swap single-use dryer sheets for SNC handmade wool dryer balls to soften your laundry and reduce your drying time.
November:
Try a solid salon-grade shampoo and conditioner bar from Good Juju, Bottle None or Tanit Botanics, or a hair care concentrate from Everist or myni to eliminate plastic bottles in your shower.
December:
Switch to eco-friendly holiday gift wrap alternatives like fabric wraps or recycled paper and use seasonal pop up sponges from Plantish as gift tags and Swedish dishcloths as Christmas cards (simply write on the back in either permanent or washable marker).
Shop Our Best-Sellers
Explore our collection of best-selling products to find easy swaps for your home and personal care routine. Whether you’re looking for natural deodorants, refillable cleaning products, or zero-waste kitchen essentials, we’ve got you covered. Discover our Best-Sellers.
Why It Matters
Each small change you make contributes to a healthier planet. By choosing products that are non-toxic, biodegradable and plastic-free, you’re reducing waste, protecting wildlife, and minimizing your exposure to harmful chemicals.
Your Eco-Friendly Journey Starts Here
Join us in making 2025 a year of meaningful change. Explore the Canadian brands we’re proud to stock, and let us help you take the first step toward a more sustainable lifestyle. Together, we can create a better future for ourselves, and our planet.
Ready to get started? Visit our Simply Natural Canada Online Eco Shop and make your first swap today!
