Life Life Strategies 6 Clever Items to Simplify Your Life These planet-friendly products are doubly good—they help you and the environment. By Brandi Broxson Brandi Broxson Instagram Twitter Website Brandi is an editor and writer with more than 15 years in the magazine and newspaper world. She was with Real Simple for nearly seven years and oversaw personal finance, pets, product testing, and career content. She ideated the magazine's first money issue in 2019 and created two virtual money summits which drew thousands of attendees. Brandi was a longtime editor of Real Simple's popular Clever Items franchise and tested hundreds, if not thousands, of products during her time at the brand. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 8, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: netzerocompany.com 01 of 06 Honey Eco-Friendly Phone Case Courtesy of Manufacturer $20, bestbuy.com This flexible cover is crafted from flax yet manages to protect your phone against falls from up to 6 feet. Compost the case when you're done with it. 02 of 06 Get Outside Bundle Courtesy of Manufacturer $42 for 3; keepyourcadence.com Skip the hotel's single-use toiletries and fill this leakproof set instead. The containers are magnetic, so your bag stays tidy. Even better, they're made from plastic recovered from beaches. 03 of 06 Noap Shower Rack Courtesy of Manufacturer $48; goodbottlerefillshop.com Noap makes shampoo, conditioner, and body soap in bar form to cut down on packaging. This suction shower rack keeps them from becoming gooey messes. 04 of 06 Earth Rated Poop Bags Courtesy of Manufacturer $9 for 60; chewy.com Take your pup on a plastic-free potty break with these compostable vegetable-based bags. Even the box and cardboard core come from recycled materials. 05 of 06 Kraft Tape Courtesy of Manufacturer $10; netzerocompany.com This paper packing tape is just as strong as that infernal plastic stuff. But it's almost completely biodegradable and can be recycled 06 of 06 Natura Interior Paint Courtesy of Manufacturer $60; benjaminmoore.com This acrylic paint is certified asthma and allergy friendly. It has no VOCs, doesn't off-gas, and leaves a smooth, color-saturated, sponge-washable finish. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit