59 things with attempts at sustainability

 CNN's 59 Sustainable products their editors picked (loved) The link didn't work. So here are a few.

I got a kick out of looking at these products. Great ideas all. Many rather high priced for my use. But some at low end prices surprisingly.

It's fun to look through them, lots of clothing, a few shoes, water bottles, some household cleaning products, some personal care products. 

For example these caught my eye: (remember I have only one eye that focuses with my current glasses, then new cataract-removed eye is kind of fuzzy still)

Before Toothpaste

Lindsey Smith/CNN Underscored

I’ve been on a mission to swap out my normal drugstore toothpaste for an all-natural version that still fights against cavities but is gentle on my teeth — and the environment. Before’s toothpaste checks all of those boxes. The brand is also on a sustainable mission with the first-ever plant-based tubes and donations toward environmental initiatives. Want to try it out? CNN Underscored readers can exclusively save 50% off one tube with the code CNN50 — making it only $5! — Lindsey Smith, associate editor

Klean Kanteen 14-Ounce Rise Mug

Kai Burkhardt/CNN Underscored

Klean Kanteen is doing something really cool in the drinkware space by creating more and more products with certified 90% post-consumer recycled steel. This insulated mug is one of those products, and I’ve been loving how hot it keeps my morning coffee — not to mention its gorgeous looks. — Kai Burkhardt, sustainability and outdoors editor  $33

WoolAid Adhesive Bandages

Reba Behar/CNN Underscored

How many times have you been at the beach and stumbled on a gross little floating Band-Aid? Probably too many. Unlike other adhesive bandages, WoolAids are made with merino wool, rather than plastic. Not only will a WoolAid biodegrade in four months, but while it’s on, the skin and wound underneath can breathe and thus stay dry, rather than getting that unpleasant soggy feeling. They also come in colors like blue and grey, rather than attempting to match any kind of “flesh” tone, and stay on forever — I had one on my pinky toe (a notoriously slippery bandage spot) that did not budge for days, even across hiking, hot tubs and a downhill Zorb adventure. — Rena Behar, copy editor  $10  at REI

Ibex Men’s Indie Hoodie

Kai Burkhardt/CNN Underscored

More and more outdoors brands are putting a focus on sustainability, and I think Ibex is doing a great job. The brand focuses around the amazing properties of Merino wool, which is naturally biodegradable, is Climate Neutral certified and has a close relationship with its entire supply chain to ensure safe and fair working conditions. This hoodie is made from 100% Merino wool and is our favorite layer to wear on shoulder season hikes. It’s lightweight, provides decent warmth when it needs to but isn’t too hot so you can actually wear it when the sun is out too. — Kai Burkhardt, sustainability and outdoors editor  $17 at Ibak

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How can anything made of Merino wool only cost $17? I call a typo! Yep when you click on the link (only on the CNN site) it's really $170. More like it!

What do you use on your face, hands, hair? How is it packaged?

I'm not very sustainable in that category. Yet.

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HiBAR Shampoo and Conditioner Bar Set

Jillian Tracy/CNN Underscored

Avoiding plastic is tough, especially with all the soaps, cleansers, skin and hair care that compromise my daily routine. In an effort to cut back, I swapped my plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles for these bars. These last me just as long as the bottles and cost about the same. Plus, this way I know I'm getting every ounce if product possible, down to the very final suds, and I keep unnecessary plastic out of my bins. — Jillian Tracy, editorial coordinator $21 at Amazon

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And my choice is always to buy local, so I need to look in all the little shops here in Black Mountain for these shampoo bars. But I need them to be unscented, which is hard to find. And I kind of have a dry scalp. Anyway, I'm up for trying something that will reduce one ounce of plastic from the environment.

Another attempt to give the link, for all 59 products. CNN's 59 things.