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10 Local Sustainable Brands To Support Now

This coming Earth day and beyond, stock up on household essentials that keep our planet happy and healthy! 

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Kate Paras-Santiago

<p>Sustainability, more than being a buzzword, often gets lost in translation, and becomes too tedious a task for anybody living in the modern world right now. The pressure to live responsibly, in a planet-loving way is a huge commitment, and takes time and practice to perfect, but that should never deter us from starting to participate. </p><div><br/></div><p>The easiest way to live a sustainable lifestyle is to start small. You don&#x27;t have to convert your entire household into a solar-powered home overnight, or throw out all your single-use plastics. Oftentimes the little things we choose to do, like switching to biodegradable materials, buying only what we need, and minimizing waste can make a big impact over time. Today, we let you in on Filipino sustainable lifestyle brands you should start supporting, if you&#x27;ve been meaning to get in on this effort. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/wellness/planet/how-to-throw-away-used-beauty-products/31718" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Declutter Your Beauty Cabinet The Sustainable Way</a></div><p>We&#x27;ve recently launched our &#x27;<strong>50 Ways to Save the Planet Now</strong>&#x27; campaign, which you can check out <a href="https://metro.style/culture/spotlight/50-ways-to-save-the-planet-now/32680" target="_blank">here</a>, and on our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/metrodotstyle" target="_blank">social media channels</a>, to help you jumpstart your sustainable lifestyle. You&#x27;re also in for a treat if you&#x27;re coming up with your shopping list, as <a href="https://www.simula.ph" target="_blank">Simula</a>, your local one-stop-shop for all things sustainable lifestyle is on an Earth Day sale this entire week, until the 24th of April, so you can start swapping the toxic stuff for better picks!</p><div><br/></div><p>Swipe through the gallery below to check out our top picks from Simula, and start adding to cart today:</p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/77faf228-9a10-477a-8129-233bc0f19d49_gallery10localsustainablebrands.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f80c7ba5-441d-4486-b084-159fbe3e0c39_248468951_616657319471816_2197340954101863597_n.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c4849ce9-e957-48b6-be5e-593eea34934a_256198289_968470907351121_494953260662152489_n.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1030ba90-cb07-4584-86af-5bd45aee3f67_271422812_130864662736205_3719383453107179399_n.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4759bbe3-1fe3-44a0-8db9-5f3e75f3cd41_250980006_462996181804102_2575086888447270443_n.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/73d434e8-1a16-44ae-8408-2081c5d7a2b4_277934791_658687155194279_4183728824284642361_n.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/2db73342-d2bd-4db0-a732-b342b04fad4b_158814922_895439724623888_4873065664184680081_n.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/aeb252ad-e1a1-4b78-a377-706b0acd58d9_248688266_185506683755123_24687798492259748_n.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/71e16dec-acd4-4179-9ada-9771241afa3a_screen shot 2022-04-18 at 6.02.39 pm.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0cb3cff6-1d2d-4666-af3f-f48966a2579f_245360682_1560040364342987_7440402152808175013_n.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/8be5f441-9d32-4eb0-a000-1fc5e7e368f7_242290707_228890675811363_7199588021177163561_n.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Coco Craze - If you&#x27;ve ever been to Bali, you&#x27;ll know that these coconut bowls are a staple for smoothie bowls. Thank goodness there&#x27;s Coco Craze, a local brand that specializes in these coconut bowls, which now also offers amazing scented candles! Your bedroom is just begging to add this!<cite>SHOP NOW</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Simula - Your personal care kit is in dire need of a makeover. Thanks to Simula&#x27;s in-house brand of sustainable picks like combs, toothbrushes, reusable cotton pads, and more, you&#x27;re well on your way to living a plant-friendlier life.<cite>SHOP NOW</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Grow Garden - Calling plantitas and plantitos! Grow Garden is a local plant care brand that is proudly eco-friendly. From plant food, to plant nutrients, to pest repellents, Grow Garden has your green thumb needs covered.<cite>SHOP NOW</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>All About Cashew - If you haven&#x27;t joined the cashew butter bandwagon, then you&#x27;re seriously missing out. We absolutely love this vegan line that offers all sorts of goodies made of local cashews. From vegan cheese spread, ube cashew spread, to dark cocoa cashew spread, you&#x27;ll never want to return to your unhealthy spreads ever again!<cite>SHOP NOW</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>G.R.O.W. PH (Giving Resources &amp; Opportunities to Women) - Masks are obviously part of our lives now, so accessorizing it for a more efficient lifestyle is a good idea. We love G.R.O.W. PH&#x27;s Hiyas Face Mask Straps, which are beautifully braided and come with clasps in different colors.<cite>SHOP NOW</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The Kitchen Sink - Complete your household needs via The Kitchen Sink&#x27;s line of bath bars, lip balms, butter body bars, which double as great gift ideas too!<cite>SHOP NOW</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Earthy Paperie - This local brand proudly produces stationery using recycled paper! Their beautiful, original designs are printed on sustainable paper, and are a great addition to your home or office.<cite>SHOP NOW</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Simula PH Cornstarch Poo Bags - Paw parents, this is for you! Simula offers biodegradable cornstarch bags for when your pets need to do the poo, especially in public! Carry a roll or two in your bag or car, and allow your pet to be friendly to the planet too!<cite>SHOP NOW</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Bare Bosom - Ladies, if you&#x27;re not a bra lover and would love to set your twins free from time to time, Bare Bosom came up with seamless, washable silicon nipple covers that are a godsend! They come in different skin tone shades, and should be part of any sustainable living closet!<cite>SHOP NOW</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Nala Woman - Our periods can be a lot more sustainable too—if we switch to menstrual cups or choose better alternatives for our feminine care pads. Good thing there&#x27;s NALA Woman, specializing in biodegradable pads and tampons made with only 100% organic cotton. Here to revolutionize the way we live with our periods, Nala created offerings that suit our sustainable lifestyles.<cite>SHOP NOW</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><em><strong><br/></strong></em></div><div><em>All products are available at Simula. <strong>Simula </strong>is located at 2/F Glorietta. Shop online <a href="https://www.simula.ph/" target="_blank">here</a>.</em></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/culture/spotlight/50-ways-to-save-the-planet-now/32680" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">50 Ways To Save the Planet Now</a></div>