Starting September Off Right: A Fresh Start for You and the Planet

There’s something about September that feels like a reset button. The buses are back on the road, kids return to the classroom, and many of us—whether we’re students, parents, or adults simply looking for a fresh start—find ourselves settling back into routines after a relaxed summer. While fall doesn’t officially begin until September 22, the shift in season naturally invites us to reflect, reset, and make positive changes.

For me, that means adding stretches and journaling to my mornings, batch cooking healthier meals, and re-committing to small habits that make me feel grounded. It also means revisiting my personal care and household products to ensure they align with the low-waste lifestyle I want to live. September is the perfect time to refresh our routines with choices that take better care of our health—and the planet.

Why Earth-Friendly Swaps Matter

Every product we use has an impact. From the plastic packaging on our cleaning supplies to the chemicals in conventional personal care items, our daily choices contribute to the waste and toxins that affect the environment. By choosing sustainable, non-toxic alternatives, we can reduce waste, limit exposure to harmful ingredients, and support Canadian brands committed to positive change.

Making the switch doesn’t have to be overwhelming—it can start with just one product at a time. Over weeks and months, those small swaps add up to healthier habits, less clutter, and a lower environmental footprint.

Back-to-School & Back-to-Routine Essentials

Whether you’re a post-secondary student moving away from home for the first time, a parent packing lunches and juggling family routines, or an adult looking to reset your space and habits, these bestselling Simply Natural Canada products can help you make September more sustainable:

• Laundry Upgrades: Replace jugs of detergent with etee laundry powder, Good Juju laundry sheets, myni laundry tablets, stain sticks, and dryer balls for a simple, plastic-free laundry routine.

• Oral Care Refresh: Keep your smile healthy with toothpaste tablets or toothpaste in a jar, plant-based floss, bamboo or maplewood toothbrushes from Ola Bamboo, and mouthwash tablets from Nelson Naturals and Tanit Botanics or essential oil mouthwash in aluminum bottles from Birch Babe.

• Hair & Body Care: Choose waste-free options like shampoo and conditioner bars from brands like Good Juju, Bottle None and Nature's Aid or hair and shower concentrates from Myni and Everist, plus nourishing shave bars from Birch Babe and The Bare Home and investing in Canadian made Henson razors that will last lifetime.

• Dishwashing Made Easy: Ditch plastic bottles with Make Nice Company solid dish soap bars or powder-to-gel dish soap refills from Nature Bee, myni and etee. Pair them with compostable sponges and brushes that are both effective and biodegradable.

• Cleaning Routines: Swap out disposable products with compostable garbage bags, toilet cleaning tablets, and reusable toilet brushes from brands like Earthly Change for a cleaner home and cleaner conscience.

A Gentle Reminder: Progress, Not Perfection

The start of September is about possibility, not pressure. No one can overhaul their entire lifestyle overnight—and that’s not the goal. Instead, look for easy swaps that feel natural to your routine. Over time, these choices become second nature, creating a ripple effect of positive change for both your well-being and the planet.

Ready to Start Fresh?

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