Going green does not have to cost a fortune.
Here are a few of my favorite websites to save green when buying greener fashion, beauty, food, and more.
What they say:
Green Deals is a flash sale site that features products from certified green businesses from Green America and the Green Business Network. All deals are certified through third party certification to ensure zero green-washing. Visit GreenDeals.org to browse and purchase deals ranging from 20-50% off retail prices.
What you’ll find:
- Deals on products that help you lead a greener lifestyle
- A marketplace offering products from Seventh Generation, Bambu, Born Free, Earth Mama Angel Baby, Green Sprouts, Green Toys, Preserve, Mrs. Meyers Cleaning Supplies, Cleanwell, and more.
- A sweet refer-a-friend deal
- Green tips for everyday living, green coupons, and other offers from Green Approved Businesses
What they say:
White Apricot is a website and online weekly newsletter that is all about shopping — eco style!
What you’ll find:
- Exclusive offers and discount codes for websites related to eco-fashion, green beauty, and green living
- Latest Tips & Trends eco-style
- Green Grab Bag—a monthly customizable bag of green goodies shipped right to you
pure ❤ citizen
What they say:
Pure Citizen is a curated marketplace where you can shop for ethical fashion, organic beauty and more all from brands who are passionate about human, environmental and animal rights. You can search and shop by vegan, cruelty-free, ethically made, organic, made in the USA and more…
What you’ll find:
- Discover new or favorite eco finds for less
- Featured brands from top green companies (I found some of my FAVS here! Sevani Beauty is on there right now!)
- Amazing discounts in the Sales section (plus don’t miss Last Chance steals!)
What they say:
Shop Organic was founded in 2008 with the goal of helping people lead healthier lives by offering the finest organic, GMO free and natural food online. Our outstanding variety of organic products coupled with our superb customer service make shopping for organic food and natural products online fast, easy and secure.
What you’ll find:
- All non-GMO brands
- Ongoing sales on organic products
- Clearance Items with prices slashed
- Categories to suit dietary needs like gluten-free, Paleo/Primal, kosher, vegan, and raw
What they say:
Foxy Mango offers affordable, natural beauty and grooming products that you aren’t afraid to put on your body and are conveniently accessible in one shop.
What you’ll find:
- All natural and organic products are less than $30, plus free shipping with any order over $49
- Fabulous selection of popular brands, like Acure, Blissoma, S.W. Basics of Brooklyn, Dr. Sponge, and waaay more!
- Super friendly customer service & speedy shipping (I was in touch with them, and the order went out the same day!)
- Special 10% discount for my readers with code: SC10 (thanks to the awesome Cheryl Rose)
- Now a featured ad on my blog (Thank You!)
What they say:
The GreaterGood network of websites started with one simple idea: take one action everyone does every day – a click on a website – and turn it into a force for good. GreaterGood.org partners with and funds leading nonprofit organizations around the world in order to alleviate poverty and hunger, promote peace, address cancer and other widespread health problems, foster literacy and provide education, preserve vital habitats in peril, and provide protection and care to vulnerable animals.
What you’ll find:
- Support a leading cause while you shop. For each item purchased, 3% to 50% of the item’s retail price will be kept aside to be granted to charity partners
- Low, low prices on fashion, jewelry, accessories, home decor, gift ideas, fair trade items, and more…
- Check out the Made with Love Measuring Spoons! [OK, so after finding them, I bought them too!]
What they say:
Vegan Cuts is run by a vegan couple, John and Jill, who really want to see more people shopping with vegan ethics. A commitment to buying vegan food is a great start, but you can also make a positive difference by choosing vegan options when purchasing clothing, shoes, accessories, body care products and everyday household items. This is why Vegan Cuts features a range of vegan products and encourages members to shop vegan by promoting opportunities to save money while eschewing animal cruelty.
What you’ll find:
- A choice of subscription boxes with vegan products—Vegan Cuts Snack Box & Vegan Cuts Beauty Box (a great way to try before you buy)
- Fantastic brands at discount prices (a case in point: right now nyl Skincare and Meow Meow Tweet are on site!)
- Check out the Reusable Simply Straws Mason glass jar & straw set (LOVE!)
I must say that surfing these sites for the purpose of this post was mighty dangerous! At least I know that I got a bargain every time I succumbed to temptation 🙂
Green Coupons and Deals
What they say:
At Green Coupons and Deals, we use the term “green” to describe merchants, products and services that have less of a negative impact on the environment, promote environmental and social awareness and are less harmful to human health than conventional equivalents.
What you’ll find:
- Instant redeemable coupons and deals for stores representing the many shades of green (eco-friendly, sustainable, certified organic, environmentally conscious, carbon neutral, cruelty free, fair trade… and more!)
- A community of people supporting green lifestyles and businesses
- A comprehensive list of green stores & websites
More ways to save
- Sign up to receive emails from sites you love. They will send you coupon codes and sales.
- Buy sample sizes or travel sizes before committing to full sizes. This will give you a chance to see if the products work well for you.
- Use DIY recipes from kitchen ingredients. You’ll be amazed how far a bit of raw honey, coconut oil, and lemon juice will take you!
- Buy multi-tasking products like these.
- Watch out for giveaways and special coupons from awesome blogs like The Green Product Junkie, Organic Beauty Talk, No More Dirty Looks, Eco Beauty Secrets (giveaways for Singapore residents only), and other great ones. (Note: I chose these blogs because they host giveaways regularly. I have MANY more blogs that I adore that I didn’t mention. If I missed you and your giveaways/coupon codes, please include your blog in the comments, and I’ll be happy to add you here!)
- Also check out Go Go Green Deals, Vine, and The Sustainable Spot for more.
Do you have any green discount sites and ideas that help you save while greening your routine? Please include them in the comments!
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- An introduction to Meow Meow Tweet (seedtoserum)
- Green Beauty Websites Worth Celebrating (ediblefacial.com)
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These sites are great! I think one of the main reasons people don’t shop green is because they think it’s more expensive. These discount sites help level the costs. Thanks, Sarita! xo ♡
Thought of you and your knack for saving, Josie. Plus these sites really do offer some great product lines! Are you familiar with them already? xo
Sarita, you are a WEALTH of information! Do you hire interns to do all your research . . . JUST KIDDING . . . LOVE this post! XOXO
Thanks for mentioning my lil blog, Sarita. This is a great resource. Everyone thinks ‘green’ is so expensive, yet, in the long run, chemicals are…health-wise and beyond…
Katie, your lil ole blog is ROCKIN’! I love it. I’m so happy you found this to be a helpful resource. I’ve bought so many amazing products through many of these sites with a decent savings. You make a good point that ultimately the cost of using chemicals is one we don’t want to pay. Ever. The potential health benefits make natural & organic products well worth the price. xo