We’re racking up ecological debt at an alarming rate.
Fueled by accelerating population growth, unchecked consumption, and a climate in crisis, we’re seeing the signs everywhere: dwindling resources, mounting pollution, and overflowing landfills. It’s a heavy reality—but it comes with a spark of hope.
Nearly 60% of worldwide consumers are willing to adjust their shopping habits to mitigate environmental damage. At Azuna, we’re excited to be part of that solution. Our product lines are biodegradable, plant-based, and produced with reusable and recyclable materials.
To help you make the shift towards more sustainable shopping, we’ve pinpointed seven surprisingly simple ways to embrace eco-conscious choices—without sacrifices.
1. Reduce Single-Use Plastics with Reusable and Recyclable Alternatives
The UN has put it bluntly: “Our planet is choking on plastic.” A staggering 85% of single-use plastics are tossed away each year, and virtually all of those are manufactured from fossil fuels. These discarded plastics inevitably end up in our oceans and landfills, where they take hundreds of years to degrade.
It’s easier to pivot away from plastic than you may think. Start simple: trade single-use bags for cloth totes, switch out disposable water bottles for stainless steel thermoses, and replace styrofoam takeout boxes with reusable containers.
At Azuna, we’re making sustainable swaps even smarter. Our refill pouches and cleaning sprays are designed to slash both packaging waste and shipping emissions. Each pouch replenishes several Luxe Glass jars or plastic pods, while one bottle of our cleaning concentrate makes 32 ounces of versatile spray. It’s how we’re cutting down on plastic and our carbon footprint in one clever swoop.
2. Choose Local or Regional Products
Reducing shipping distances doesn’t just cut delivery times—it reduces carbon emissions, too. That’s why we manufacture our products in our hometown of Buffalo, New York, and ship them locally to our fulfillment center.
Worried about scouring stores to find what you need? Try Locally, a geotargeting search engine that shows your real-time inventory at shops in your neighborhood. It’s a seamless way to find what you want, when you want it—and keep your emissions (and your dollars) close to home.
3. Opt for Biodegradable and Natural Cleaning Products
Biodegradable products break down naturally without leaving harmful contaminants behind. It’s a smarter, safer way to reduce landfill waste, minimize pollution, and protect our soil and waterways from exposure to microplastics or harsh chemicals.
At Azuna, we’re all in on cleaner choices. From our biodegradable cleaning wipes to recyclable containers, we believe that a truly clean home should start with formulas—and packaging—that care for the environment, too.
4. Conserve Energy at Home
Energy conservation is one of the easiest (but most impactful) ways to live more sustainably. Small, everyday habits like flipping off unused lights, unplugging idle electronics, and repairing those persistent faucet drips can lower your home’s energy consumption and your utility bills.
Ready to make a bigger impact? Consider upgrading to renewable energy solutions like solar panels or energy-efficient heat pumps. These systems dramatically cut carbon emissions while increasing your potential for long-term savings. There are even incentives for making the swap: Residential Clean Energy credits can save you up to 30% on installation costs.
5. Switch to Recyclable & Sustainable Packaging Solutions
When fully biodegradable options aren’t available, opting for sustainable packaging is the next best step. Think recyclable materials like glass, cardboard, or post-consumer recycled plastics—they’re powerful ways to conserve resources and cut down on waste. They also power the circular economy: when materials get reused and recycled, breaking that pattern of constant, resource-draining creation.
And, if you’re not able to reuse, recyclable or compostable materials are still far preferable to their plastic counterparts. That’s why we design all our packaging with purpose. Our Luxe Glass jars and plastic pods? Built to be refilled and reused. Our glass cleaning spray bottles? Durable, refillable, and shipped in recyclable boxes, so you have multiple ways to make a positive impact.
6. Minimize Food Waste and Start Composting
Roughly one-third of all food produced globally ends up in the trash. And that’s not just food that we’re wasting: it’s also the water, energy, and labor that went into growing and transporting it. Once in landfills, that discarded food releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas. In the U.S. alone, food waste generates the same greenhouse gas emissions as 32.6 million cars.
Simple habits like meal planning, storing food properly, and composting scraps can dramatically cut that number. Globally, reducing food waste could eliminate up to 8% of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.
7. Create a Consistent Recycling Routine
Let’s talk recycling. It’s one of the most accessible ways to practice sustainability, and its benefits go far beyond keeping waste out of landfills. By recycling, you’re also helping reduce pollution, conserve resources, and even support healthier communities: research has shown that neighborhoods near waste facilities and landfills often face higher health risks and lower property values.
If you’re ever unsure about what’s eligible, a quick check of your local recycling guidelines can clear up confusion.
Sustainability doesn’t require an overhaul, just simple shifts in your daily routine. And at Azuna, we’re here to make those shifts easier. Our line of biodegradable, reusable, and refillable cleaning and freshening products are designed to support healthier homes and a healthier planet.
