12 Cool Things to Buy for Your Eco Dorm or College Apartment
When furnishing your college dorm or apartment, there are so many different options! These products will take your dorm to the next level, support sustainable businesses, and encourage an eco-friendly lifestyle while cozying up your space.
Plus, this guide has some exclusive discount codes for college students looking to furnish their dorms and save money!
This post does contain some affiliate links which means The Honest Consumer may receive a commission if you decided to purchase. Our commission is at no additional expense to you! Thank you to Uproot Design Studio, Healthier Homes, Who Gives a Crap, Our Place, and Soulflower Print Co. for helping to sponsor this post.
7 Sustainable Items to Level Up Your Dorm
Sustainable Self Care Wall Art
Uproot Design Studio features vibrant hand-drawn designs by artist Julia Barry. Julia’s art is inspired by nature and features messages of self care. These prints are the perfect way to fill up your walls with colorful prints with a meaningful message.
These prints are printed on recycled or FSC-certified paper with eco-ink. This art work range from $12-$24 depending on the size. You can also use the discount code HONESTCONSUMER for 10% off.
Plus, this small business gives back by planting a tree and donating 10% of profits go to local farms, wildlife & environmental justice organizations.
wonder oven
The Wonder Oven is great if you have a small kitchen area! This is a 6-in-1 air fryer and toaster oven with steam infusion. It can cook just about anything and is compact. Plus, it’s a less toxic option when compared to conventional air fryers.
The Wonder Oven comes in a variety of fun colors making this a statement piece in your dorm or apartment! This kitchen appliance can be purchased for $195.
I’ve been using my Wonder Oven for over a year and love how it’s so easy to cook with! It’s great when you’re cooking for one or trying to warm up a quick lunch.
Colorful Made to Order Blankets
Soulflower Print Co. is a woman owned small business focusing on meaningful art that tells a story. Their blankets feature colorful nature inspired designs that will keep you cozy.
Each blanket is printed upon order in efforts to reduce waste! Blankets can be purchased for $55.
Plus, Soulflower Print Co. has partnered with One Tree Planted to plant a tree with each purchase.
Sustainable Toilet Paper
Wipe sustainably with eco-friendly toilet paper. Who Gives a Crap creates sustainable paper products using bamboo & recycled paper.
You can also stock your dorm with sustainable tissues and paper towels! Their eco-conscious paper products range from $20-$65
Who Gives a Crap also donates 50% of their profits to help build toilets and improve sanitation around the world.
Indoor herb garden
Growing your own herbs is an easy way to level up your food and it’s sustainable! Plus, it’s easy to do in a small space. This Herb Garden trio is a great place to start for $35.
Since starting to use a bidet I’ve bought less toilet paper…which can save you a bit of money over time. AND is better for the environment!
I have the Tushy Bidet 2.0, but they’ve come out with a newer version the Tushy Bidet 3.0. Depending on the model you can get a TUSHY bidet for around $70-$130.
Non-toxic Decor
Healthier Homes is a great place to look for nontoxic home decor options to add some character to your living space.
A few fabulous dorm decor options include the Kraft Paper Wall Scroll for staying organized, the wall art wine bar for maximizing space, and the Burnished Black Wall Clock for being on time.
Plus, you can use the discount code HONEST for 10% off your purchase.
Stasher Bags
Reusable silicone bags are an easy swap to reduce plastic. I personally use the Stasher bags. This is another swap that can save college students money in the long run because you won’t have to buy plastic snack bags.
These are great to keep in your college apartment kitchen and use when packing your snacks or sandwich when heading to class! Depending on the size and quantity you can grab these reusable bags for around $7-$70.
Organic Cotton Tea Towels
Add some color to your kitchen with these artsy tea towels from Uproot Design Studio.
These sustainable kitchen towels are made with organic cotton and 10% of the proceeds are donated to to local farms, wildlife & environmental justice organizations. Also, a tree is planted with each purchase!
Sustainable Bedding
If you really want to make your college living space as cozy and eco as possible consider sustainable bedding options. This includes organic cotton sheets, bamboo viscose sheets, and organic duvet covers.
Eco-friendly Bath Towels
Make your bathroom a bit more sustainable and spa like with organic cotton bath towels or bamboo viscose bath towels. My personal go-to choice is Cozy Earth bath towels!
Hopefully this dorm decor guide gave you some sustainable inspiration for leveling up your college living space!
MEET THE AUTHOR
Emily Waddell is the founder of The Honest Consumer. She has always been passionate about business for good and has a Bachelor degree in Social Entrepreneurship. She currently lives in Seattle where she practices imperfect sustainability. When she’s not writing, Emily enjoys supporting small businesses, clean eating, ethical fashion, and practicing slow living.