TL;DR: April is known for being Earth Month, as it is home to Earth Day on April 22nd. This blog breaks down some easy ways you can make eco-friendly swaps in honor of the celebration. Finding reusable containers that are high-quality, durable, and easy to clean is not like finding a needle in a haystack; in fact, this blog has them listed for you all in one place.
Eco-Friendly Swaps to Honor Earth Day!
Earth Day is every year on April 22nd. It serves as the perfect reminder to take care of our Earth, learn the impact of our footprint, and fight for a better way to take care of our planet. One way you can celebrate Earth and make changes within your home at the same time is by making some simple eco-friendly swaps. Wondering where and how to start? This blog is for you. Keep reading for some simple and easy ways you can make some simple and easy eco-friendly swaps within your home and the durable, high-quality, easy-to-use, and clean products that will get you there.
History of Earth Day
Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, and the holiday is now a global celebration that’s sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days of events focused on green living and confronting the climate crisis. Earth Day 2026 is on Wednesday, April 22.
The brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson and inspired by the protests of the 1960s, Earth Day began as a “national teach-in on the environment” and was held on April 22 to maximize the number of students that could be reached on university campuses. By raising public awareness of pollution, Nelson hoped to bring environmental causes into the national spotlight.
[source: https://www.history.com/articles/earth-day]
How to Ditch Plastic Baggies
Does your household run on plastic baggies? We get it - they are super convenient, you can store just about everything in them, and you can just toss them when you’re done.
A few of the problems with plastic baggies are:
- They do not biodegrade
- They release toxic chemical additives
- They endanger wildlife due to choking, tangling, and ingesting
- They disturb marine life by covering and damaging coral reefs
A few eco-friendly swaps you can make include:
| Silicone reusable bags | A great replacement that is reusable and easy to clean |
| Paper baggies | Convenient for families who don’t enjoy cleaning bags |
| Snack containers | Innobaby Packin' SMART Twistable 3 Tier Essentials |
Innobaby’s Packin' SMART Twistable 3 Tier Essentials is a diaper bag, nursery, or home must-have to store, dispense, and organize items. Each container can be securely stacked together until ready to use with our leak-proof twisting design. Each container holds approximately 1/2 cup of liquid or up to 5 scoops of powdered formula for a full 10 oz. bottle feeding. Packin' SMART twistable storage containers are dishwasher and freezer-safe. The entire line is BPA-free, Phthalate-free, PVC-free, and Lead-free!
How to Ditch Plastic Utensils
Offering the same dangers as plastic baggies, another easy switch you can make within your home is ditching plastic utensils. If you’re used to tossing them in your child’s lunchbox, taking them with you on the go, or love to break them out during family celebrations, we have some easy swaps you can make here.
| For the party | Wooden utensils are a great option to use at parties! They are not much more expensive than plastic utensils (only around $13 for 200 pieces), and they offer a fun wow factor for guests. The best part is they are biodegradable, so once the party’s over, you can have peace of mind that you aren’t adding to landfills. |
| For on the go |
Instead of using plastic utensils, pack up some reusable developmentally-appropriate ones for your kiddo! Innobaby offers a few options for on-the-go cutlery, including our Din Din SMART All Stainless Spoon & Fork Set that comes with a case. It won’t make a mess in your child’s lunchbox, and even the case is dishwasher safe. |
How to Ditch Plastic Lunchboxes
Lunchboxes only last about one school year if you are lucky. At the end, they are totally ripped up, destroyed, and it’s understandably time for a new one. However, when plastic or vinyl lunchboxes are disposed of en masse every year, it can create some disruption and fill up landfills.
Innobaby’s FLEX&LOCK KIDS FlexBox Set is a super durable lunchbox option that will last you for many school years!
Mold-resistant, odor-resistant, and totally LEAKPROOF, this lunchbox is made with Platinum Silicone. This material does not require plasticizers for its pliability. It's pure and heat-resistant so you can stop worrying about chemicals leaching into food when warming food.
Plus, it is oven-safe, freezer-safe, dishwasher-safe, and all around safe for your kiddo!
Written by Jaclyn Uloth, copywriter and Mama of three young boys.