Save the planet and ditch the plastic by shopping at these eco-friendly stores. Like, now.
Here at HoneyKids, we’re always trying to go green wherever possible. Making small changes here and there can make a big difference, so chatting to our kids about how to save the planet is a regular convo in our households. We’ve already touched on how to recycle properly in Singapore, avoiding food waste and where to donate preloved goods to avoid landfill. But one of our biggest causes of pollution here on the Little Red Dot? Plastic waste. Avoiding disposables is a lot easier than you think and, after an initial outlay, reusable products will save you money in the long run. Check out where to shop at for some of our favourite eco-friendly alternatives.
11 places to shop for reusable eco-friendly products in Singapore
1. SustainableSG
Cling wrap is boring and a waste of plastic – thankfully SustainableSG has a beautiful range of beeswax wraps that are not only pleasing to the eyes but also reusable and made with eco-friendly materials! For those who cook, you must have heard by now that metal spatulas aren’t good for non-stick pans. Switch to wooden ones like the bamboo cooking spoons in their Wonders of Nature collection, they’re sustainably made and look good as well.
SustainableSG, online
2. The Green Collective
If you love supporting local brands as much as we do, check out The Green Collective – one of the largest collections of local sustainable brands in Singapore. You’ll be able to find a unique range of items in their shop like their menstrual care range that features organic reusable pads, menstrual discs, and menstrual cups. They also have products for things we normally don’t think about when it comes to green alternatives like a cotton produce bag, instead of using the plastic ones at your local supermarkets.
3. The Paper Bunny
If you’re thinking of making a trip down to Orchard, The Paper Bunny has a range of sustainable and reusable products with a very minimalistic aesthetic. There are 10 categories of items including reusable bags, bottles, collapsable bowls, and utensils – you’ll definitely find something you need. They even have cupcake liners that are made from silicone so it’ll be easy for the aspiring little pâtissiers to handle if they want to try baking!
The Paper Bunny, #B2-12 Takashimaya Shopping Centre, 391 Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238872
4. Your Sustainable Store
Your Sustainable Store sells products from various sustainable brands apart from their own products that’ll be great for most households. They’ve got reusable beeswax wraps, bamboo dishwashing brushes, freezer trays that can also be used for baking – most of your typical household items that are now sustainably sourced and reusable! Best part is you don’t even need to leave the house, just shop for them online and have them delivered to you.
Your Sustainable Store, online
5. GreenPal
Moms looking to go green can check out the babies and children section at GreenPal. They’ve got some innovative products that’ll change the baby product game like their biodegradable training pants and nappy sacks. They also have reusable silicone baby bottle nipples that are more durable and less harmful to the environment and the babies.
GreenPal, online
6. BYKURAHOME
BYKUAHOME has the essentials like collapsable lunchboxes, cutlery, tote bags, silicone bags, and more but one that stood out to us has to be the stretchable silicone lids for food storage. The kiddos couldn’t finish their meal? No problem! You don’t even need a container to transfer it into. Just grab the stretchable lid and pull it over the bowl to save it for later, it’s a perfect time saver and eco-friendly solution.
BYKUAHOME, online and stockists islandwide
7. Bamboo Straw Girl
We know all about stainless steel reusable straws and how much they cut down on plastic waste, but what if you could take it a step further? That’s what got the ball rolling for Bamboo Straw Girl – bamboo straws! They’re made from a more biodegradable and renewable source that requires fewer resources to manufacture compared to a stainless steel one. But since then they’ve developed a whole range of products including bamboo cutlery, foldable cups, and feminine hygiene products like menstrual cups and period pants.
Bamboo Straw Girl, online and stockists islandwide
8. IKEA
IKEA is more than just their yummy meatballs and massive showrooms – they’re also a place to shop for sustainable and reusable products. They’ve got food covers, reusable bags, foldable cups and even their own brand of reusable batteries – complete with battery charger as well! And if you’re a frequent shopper at IKEA, you’ll know they advocate for shoppers to get a FRAKTA, their giant blue reusable bag that’s way better than using a plastic one.
IKEA, multiple locations across Singapore
9. Forest Makers
Some reusable products are hard to find in Singapore or cost a lot to ship, especially when you only need a few. That’s where online shops like Forest Makers come in, to help make it affordable and convenient to go green! They carry brands like Last Object, which has reusable cotton swabs and cotton makeup pads.
Forest Makers, online
10. Moo Moo Kow
Disposable diapers contribute to a staggering amount of landfill. But, with the fabulous reusable products on the market these days, it’s easy and convenient to make the switch to eco-friendly nappies! We love Moo Moo Kow’s colourful cloth diapers. A local Singaporean company, Moo Moo Kow was born from the passion of mums who felt the need to make a difference in the environment and their own community. We definitely approve!
Moo Moo Kow, online and stockists islandwide
11. MamaShop
Reusability doesn’t have to mean you have to sacrifice cuteness – the Disney-themed reusable products by MamaShop will get the little ones all excited about going green! Not only do they have beautiful designs, the materials used are also antibacterial and antifungal to make them extra safe to be reused.
MamaShop, online and stockists islandwide
Go forth and be an eco-warrior! Save the planet!
Top image: Volodymyr Hryshchenko
