Amazon Prime Day 2021: The Best Eco-Friendly Deals

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Amazon Prime Day 2021: How to Save on Eco-Friendly Products — Chloe Jeong / Treehugger

As Amazon Prime Day has come and gone, we’ve stopped updating this post with sales and can’t promise the ones below are still available. Check back later this year for updated deals.

It's day two of Amazon Prime Day, which means it's the last day to find big discounts on green products on Amazon, whether you're looking to swap more into your life, or are just looking to save a bit of money. It also means those products are more accessible to consumers who won’t have to travel to specialty stores for their products.

We'd be remiss not to mention that Amazon doesn’t have the best environmental track record. These huge shopping days mean copious amounts of orders, which can lead to more trucks on roads, more traffic congestion, more carbon emissions, and more wasteful packaging with endless numbers of boxes, packing peanuts, and plastic air bubbles. We understand that some Treehugger readers prefer to avoid Amazon entirely. If you do choose to shop the sale, select a slower shipping option (no-rush), or consider using online shopping as a way to cut down on your own driving. Be sure to reusing and recycle packaging materials whenever possible.

You do have to be a Prime Day member to participate in the two days of sales, but you can sign up for a free 30-day membership—just be sure to cancel before those days are up. If you want to shop a bit more locally, Amazon now has Amazon Handmade, and you can shop by region to help support small businesses.

If you don't want to sign up for another membership, check out the matching deals at Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Wayfair, Our Place, Brooklinen, and more.

When is Amazon Prime Day 2021?

Amazon Prime Day starts on Monday, June 21, and ends at the end of the day on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Prime day sales start at midnight Pacific Time on the selected start day (Monday) and run until 11:59 Pacific Time on the second day (Tuesday).

What is Amazon Prime Day?

Prime Day is an annual deal event available for Amazon Prime members. The event is two days long, and prices on products from top brands and small businesses are slashed, giving consumers one of the biggest online sales events of the year. According to Amazon’s website, in 2020, Prime Day shoppers saved $1.4 billion on products across the site. Third-party sellers made over $3.5 billion on Prime Day, and the fastest Prime Day delivery was less than 30 minutes.

What Type of Discounts Do You See?

Previous eco-friendly Prime Day deals have included organic clothing, reusable sandwich bags, sustainable shampoo, conditioner, and body wash; dental care, reusable utensils, and earth-friendly children’s toys—just to name a few. Try and get your hands on kitchen and living products like cooking utensils, sustainable sunscreen and bug spray, essential oils, and cleaning supplies. Discounts vary per brand, so check out the Climate Pledge Friendly products on Amazon to shop by category.

Are There Other Brands That Also Have Sales Around Prime Day?

Last year, Walmart, Target, Nordstrom, Best Buy, Kohl’s, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Old Navy were all among brands having sales to compete with Prime Day. Deals included tech, home, toys, appliances, and clothing.

If you're looking for deals on sustainable apparel (particularly for kids), then you may also want to check out Smallable's summer sale, with discounts up to 50% off (view on Smallable.com).

Madewell, a retailer using responsible and sustainable material sourcing, has as range of items on sale right now (view on Madewell.com).

Can You Shop Small During Prime Day?

According to Amazon, last year’s Prime Day highlighted small businesses and resulted in record-setting sales by independent sellers. Usually, small retailers on Etsy push their own Prime Day-adjacent deals, with markdowns on personalized items and eco-friendly items.

Another small retailer that's a Treehugger editor favorite that's offering a summer deal is Proclamation Goods Co. The Proclamation Duo, a beautiful stainless steel cookware set, is $50 off its normal price (view at Proclamation Goods) now through July 4th.

Check out our top deals below.

XXL Large Outdoor Compost Bin

Normally $128, now $96

This design of compost bin is great for folks who have a lot of yard waste and food scraps to compost. Basically, you add your organic material to the top, and by the time it reaches the bottom, it's ready to be raked out as nearly-finished soil.

ENEY Premium Organic Beeswax Food Wrap

Normally $17, Now $12

These beeswax wraps from ENEY are food-savers. Each pack comes with seven different-sized wraps, which are perfect for fruits, vegetables, lunches, and everything in between.

Betterway Bamboo Toilet Paper 3-Ply

Normally $27, Now $24

This toilet paper is Treehugger's top pick for eco-friendly toilet paper. It's made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified bamboo pulp, plus, the packaging is plastic-free.

SodaStream Fizzi Sparkling Water Maker Bundle

Normally $150, now $93

With a soda maker, you can enjoy seltzer and other carbonated beverages without the waste associated with single-use cans and bottles. The SodaStream Fizzi is already Treehugger's Best Budget pick of soda makers, and now this bundle is even more affordable and comes with Co2 cylinders and flavorings that are typically sold separately.

Anker Rechargeable LC90 LED Flashlight

Normally $30, now $22

This pocket-sized flashlight has a 900-lumen LED light that shines across the length of about two football fields and reaches almost 1,000 feet. It can shift from a wide to narrow beam and has five different settings (high, medium, low, strobe, SOS). The water-resistant flashlight recharges in 6 hours and designed for use in heavy rain.

Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron Square Skillet

Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 10-1/4-Inch Square Skillet

Normally $170, now $100

If you're looking to replace an old non-stick pan with something that doesn't have concerning chemicals and will last a lifetime, Le Creuset cookware is a great option. This square skillet grills beautifully, and is available in three colors at the discounted price.

Solar String Lights MagicPro

Normally $60, Now $50

If you're looking for a way to light up your patio, garden, or outdoor space, these solar string lights made the top of our list.

High Sierra's All Metal Low Flow Showerhead

High Sierra's All Metal 1.5 GPM High Efficiency Low Flow Showerhead — Courtesy of Amazon

Normally $50, Now $40

This 1.5 GPM showerhead comes in four distinct finishes: oil-rubbed bronze, nickel, chrome, or polished brass. It's built to last and has a strong spray.

STOUT by Envision EcoSafe Compostable Bags

STOUT by Envision EcoSafe-6400 Compostable Bags — Courtesy of Amazon

Normally $24, Now $19

These 13-gallon bags come in a pack of 45 and are built to help with composting and make collecting organic waste easier.

Back to the Roots Organic Mini Mushroom Grow Kit

Normally $16, now $13

Growing your own mushrooms is a fun activity for kids and adults alike, and can add special flavor to your next vegetarian or vegan meal. This organic mushroom kit is backed by a 100% guarantee, which means that if your kit doesn't grow, Back to the Roots will send you a replacement kit.

Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Laundry Detergent Pacs, Biodegradable Formula

Normally $16, now $12.80

This product is our pick for "best smelling" in Treehugger's roundup of eco-friendly laundry detergents, with lovely scent options like lemon verbena, lavender, honeysuckle, and basil. The formula contains zero chlorine, artificial colors, parabens, or phthalates.

XLUX Soil Moisture Meter

Normally $13, Now $11

You're one step closer to growing the fruits and vegetables with this handy tool. The probe helps sense the amount of moisture in your soil so you can keep track, and it requires no batteries.

Perky-Pet Pinchwaist Hummingbird Feeder

Normally $19, Now $17

This hummingbird feeder is sure to become the main attraction in your backyard. The adorable flower design looks great hung up in your tree, while the flower-shaped ports make it easy for hummingbirds to come and go.

MAGGIFT 6 Pack 25 Lumen Solar Powered Pathway Lights

MAGGIFT Lumen Solar Powered Pathway Lights — Courtesy of Amazon