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Introducing… the Sustainable Review shop
The Sustainable Review shop is now live... check out our product catalogue in the main menu.

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Ready to check out our new store packed with zero waste and sustainable products? Check it out here.

We partnered with ecopreneurs from around the world to provide you with easy access to low-emissions, zero-waste products that bridge convenience and quality with environmental impact.

The story behind the store

During the past year, I noticed the rise of online shopping more than ever. One day I woke up and my parents were using Amazon as much as my younger sister. I realized even socially-conscious consumers couldn’t resist the convenience of big online retailers.

Then, one night on my way home from band practice I got stuck behind a garbage truck on my block. Almost every recycling item was contained in an Amazon box.

The next day, I set out to create a sustainable shop for reusables and consumables.

Making an impact

“Be the change you want to see in the world.”

Even if I am just a small fish in a big pond, I can sleep better at night knowing even one more person made a more conscious purchase. Plus, we partnered with entrepreneurs and small businesses truly dedicated to a more sustainable economy. Your purchase directly supports that cause.

About the store

From reusable bottles and fair trade coffee to bamboo utensils and toilet paper, I hope this store can guide you a little further along your sustainability journey, and propel Sustainable Review a little bit closer to our goal of becoming a one-stop-shop for sustainability.

All products are shipped with sustainable packaging, plastic-free.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of our products:

For now, all shipping will be domestic (based in US). We will make it a priority to maximize convenience and costs for customers, but please remember we are also not a multi-billion dollar corporation. You may have to wait an extra day or two to receive a high-quality product and support a good cause. We plan to launch a physical retail location in New Jersey or Miami by end of year.

Will it impact content?

SR news, opinion, and analysis will remain the centerpiece of our website. All proceeds from the online shop will fund content and any related efforts.

In 2019, I started Sustainable Review with the goal of making sustainability ordinary for everyday people. By adding affordable zero-waste and low-emissions products, I hope to show the world that leading a sustainable lifestyle doesn’t have to difficult or inconvenient, it can actually be beneficial to your life.

Feel free to reach out

If you have any questions or feedback about our store, feel free to contact me.

We remain committed to honest reporting

In the coming weeks, I will be including more “Sustainable Reviews” of popular companies in the sustainability arena. I want to be transparent and authentic as possible about the products we sell and show a diverse range of options and alternatives for conscious consumers.

This shop will not compromise our integrity nor accuracy of information for Sustainable Reviews, and we remain loyal to our commitment to provide honest and accurate reporting about sustainable initiatives in the private sector.

Happy shopping.
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