25+ Sustainable Alternatives to Amazon and Walmart

Amazon has made life incredibly convenient for us. With just a few clicks, we can receive whatever we need at our doorstep. Unfortunately, one of the world's biggest companies is not doing enough for the planet.

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According to Amazon's reports, despite its pledges to reduce emissions, it has not made significant reductions in recent years. Its self-reported emissions increased by almost 40% in 2022 compared to 2019.

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Amazon also abandoned its pledge to make 50% of its deliveries carbon neutral by 2030 and was removed from a U.N.-backed watchdog's list of climate-conscious companies.

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Another prominent big box store, Walmart, has donated over $2 million to climate-obstructive campaign candidates and PACs. For every dollar it contributed to pro-climate candidates or committees, it donated 54% more to climate-obstructive ones. It’s a member of at least two harmful trade associations and doesn’t publicly fund any pro-climate advocacy organizations.

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Of course, these big box stores have made it difficult for local independent retailers to survive and find alternatives can be tricky, but not impossible! If you're looking for sustainable options for all your necessities, we've got you covered.

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Cleaning Products

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Grove Collaborative

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A B Corp certified company, Blueland makes plastic-free cleaning products in tablet form, with all packaging being either compostable or recyclable.

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Blueland

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A B Corp certified company, Blueland makes plastic-free cleaning products in tablet form, with all packaging being either compostable or recyclable.

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Dirty Labs

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Dirt Labs creates hyper-concentrated, plastic-free cleaning products in aluminum and cardboard packaging, avoiding petrochemical-based ingredients to protect the environment.

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EarthHero

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This sustainable retailer offers various cleaning tools like plastic-free scrub brushes, dryer balls, and compostable trash bags.

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Hair and Skin, and Body Care

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Thrive Market

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Thrive Market sells everything from groceries to cleaning supplies, but don't sleep on its Personal Care category! It's stocked with hair care, oral care, and sunscreen.

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Everist

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With concentrated formulas for hair and body, you'll have much less waste, without any compromise on suds.

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Wild

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Refillable deodorant in metal containers? Sign us up!

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OSEA Malibu

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A vegan brand with skincare for a wide range of skin types.

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The Earthling Co.

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We love their water-free formulas and compostable materials.

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Meow Meow Tweet

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Meow Meow Tweet offers minimal packaging with an in-house takeback program.

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Clothes

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Lucy & Yak

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Lucy & Yak offers fun, colorful clothes, with tops starting at $22 and cotton trousers at $40, while using sustainable materials like organic cotton and recycled polyester — plus you can trade in old clothes for store credit.

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Everlane

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Everlane keeps it affordable with a set of 3 organic cotton tees for $60, and you can snag great deals like $33 pants and $47 wool sweaters during sales.

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Organic Basics

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Organic Basics is super transparent about its manufacturing and emissions, and its tees start at $20. You can find some sale items for as low as $12.

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United by Blue

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United by Blue removes a pound of trash per purchase and offers B Corp-certified clothing made from sustainable materials, with tees and shorts starting at just $10.

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Yes Friends

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Yes Friends makes Fairtrade organic cotton clothing in solar-powered factories, pricing its tees at $15 and sweatshirts at $44.

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thredUP

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ThredUP is a massive secondhand marketplace with over 50,000 tops alone, ranging from $2 fast fashion finds to $1,500 designer pieces.

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Depop

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Depop is another secondhand marketplace that sells pre-owned fashion through its peer-to-peer platform.

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Home Goods‍

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Goodee

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As a certified B Corp and Climate Neutral marketplace, Goodee offers sustainable home decor, furniture, and outdoor items while supporting various social and environmental causes through its 1% for the Planet membership.

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Thrift Stores

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If you are setting up a new place or giving your existing place a makeover, check out thrift stores before you invest in anything new. You can find one-of-a-kind furniture and decor that tell stories and bring unique aesthetics to your home. If visiting a thrift store feels like a lot of work, try browsing these online options to narrow in your search faster.

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Appliances and Tech 

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eBay

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eBay lets you buy and sell all kinds of refurbished tech, from smartphones to gaming consoles, but you'll need to check seller ratings and descriptions carefully.

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Gazelle

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Gazelle focuses on certified pre-owned phones and tablets, offering competitive prices and a hassle-free 30-day return policy.

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Swappa

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Swappa, a refurbished marketplace for tech products, keeps things transparent with strict listing standards for smartphones, laptops, and other tech gadgets.

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Back Market

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Back Market also deals in refurbished electronics, selling certified phones, laptops, and gaming consoles with quality checks and warranties included.

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