6 Non-Toxic, Healthy Living Products Worth Spending Money On in 2025

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I recently saw one of my favorite content creators talk a little bit about how she chooses to share product recommendations or not. She basically said that she considers whether she would spend her own money on that product or not combined with, obviously, if she likes the product. If she would, she recommends it. If she wouldn’t, she doesn’t.

I thought that summed up how I feel about product recommendations perfectly. 

My goal with this blog is to recommend products to you that are going to truly benefit you and to try to offer a variety of price points that would work for different families with different budgets. I will never just recommend a product because it might make me a little cash. I also try to be clear when I think something is a very important swap or just an optional, if-you-can-afford-it swap. 

Obviously, some things are just going to be out of reach for some people. With that, it is my goal to try to mostly recommend products that I don’t just think are good, but that I also think are worth spending the money on. When trying to make more “non-toxic” purchasing decisions and live a more “natural” life, the price tag can sometimes be overwhelming. So what’s worth spending money on and what’s not?

Today, I’ll be sharing 6 (ish…) products in the natural living, non-toxic world that I think are definitely worth the money. It’s not that all of these are expensive, just that I think they’re worth purchasing. Like if you had to pick 6 things to swap because that’s all you could afford, these would be my recommendations. Let’s get to it. 

Plastic-free, baby food serving items

Okay, this is more of a category and less of a product… I get that. But I couldn’t limit it to just one baby food product. Personally, my babies and young children in general are PRIORITY when trying to limit toxins. Why? Because their bodies are way more vulnerable to compounds called “endocrine disruptors.”

I’ve covered this in more detail in my work on endocrine disruptors (#2 and #3) so I recommend reading that post if you want a more thorough run down and some research links. I’m also going to be doing a separate post about baby food serving items worth purchasing, because this section just started getting longgggg. 

However, the very fast run down is plastic is a large source of endocrine disruptors, plastic leaches when heated or worn out or cut on, and children (especially babies!) are the most at risk fo the negative effects of the toxin exposure from plastic. So, no plastic in my baby food serving.

I’m not perfect about this. We utilize pouches when in a pinch and plastic wrapped snacks. But 95% of the time and for anything involving heat, no plastic. 

Like I said, I will have another post with more items specific to baby food serving products, but here are my top 3 favorites. 

Glass bottles

Here are the glass bottles from LifeFactory that I use because they are multi-purpose as your kid ages and they have a silicone sleeve to keep them from breaking.

For a cheaper option that’s a glass version of a popular bottle (it does include an anti-colic plastic piece you can use or not use), check out Dr. Brown’s glass bottles.

Silicone pouches

These are my favorite for baby food as well as “apple sauce” or other variations for toddlers. Here’s the OG Haakaa, or check out this more affordable brand.

Silicone snack cups

I love WeeSprout and these silicone snack cups are genius.

Plastic-free water bottle

For the same reason that I avoid plastic with food serving items, I avoid plastic in water bottles. There are just too many amazing options out there today for me to justify letting my water sit in plastic all day. It’s not as dangerous as hot liquid in plastic but it’s still not a good idea because plastic leaches chemicals into water. 

So, like I said, there are a lot of great water bottle options out there these days. I typically stick with stainless steel because I’m a train wreck and I have broken a glass water bottle before even with the silicone sleeve… 

I do find it’s pretty near impossible to find an on-the-go water bottle that doesn’t have a plastic lid, especially if you want a version with a straw. Personally, I let that go a long time ago. It’s worth it to me to have my straw water bottle that won’t leak all over. Again, train wreck. Just make sure you stick with BPA-free plastic, which luckily is pretty much all options these days. Some brands are also compatible with off-brand stainless-steel straw options.

(I’ll add that when I’m home I typically just use a stainless cup with a stainless straw. I do this on the go sometimes but spill a lot more… But when you’re home, this is a great option if you want to really avoid all plastic!)

Anyway, here are my favorites:

Owala

This one is newer to me, but it has quickly become my favorite. It insulates well and is durable but lighter than the HydroFlask, which is nice.

My favorite part about it is that the way it is designed allows for sipping from a straw or tipping to drink. I love that I can lock the lid so my toddler can’t get it open.

They also make a kids’ version that is so great and is what I use for my son.

They do have a plastic straw. Though it’s BPA-free, I prefer stainless straws, which you can find on Amazon.

HydroFlask

Definitely an OG. I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of these around. I love my HydroFlask. It keeps water cold forever and is so dang durable. Which, if you’re like me… you really need… Plus I find the cap and straw system very easy to clean, which is a necessity.

Completely plastic free option

Everything that touches water is stainless steel. There is a small silicone ring that seals the bottle. And the top of the cap is bamboo! This is a great product if you’re not concerned with having a straw.

Water filter

I’ve only talked about it briefly before, but I think a good water filter is so worth the investment. Unfortunately, our water can have all sorts of junk in it. This has to do with pollution and the recycling of waste water and what we use to clean water before it gets sent to your house. Wells can also be problematic because they suffer from whatever runs off into them and are typically cleaned with bleach. 

To reduce the chemicals in your water (and to make it taste better, come on), I highly recommend investing in a good water filter. There’s big debates on Berkey vs. NSF certified. Personally, I think an NSF certified filter is the way to go. I also think that avoiding plastic as much as possible for sitting versions is best, but it’s basically impossible to completely avoid. 

Rule of thumb for me is that an under sink system that’s plastic doesn’t bother me much. It flows through and is done. But a Berkey type set up or a pitcher should be as minimal plastic as possible, since the water sits in it.

That’s as deep as I’ll get into it here… Maybe this deserves it’s own post too. But here are my recommendations. 

Gravity filter

This ProOne gravity filter is great because it has hardly any plastic and the filter (make sure it’s the G2 series, this product comes with the G2 series) is NSF certified. ALSO, I believe these filters will fit a Berkey if you already have one of those and just want new filters. I’ve seen it done so I haven’t personally messed with this but can practically guarantee you’re good to go.

Faucet attachment

We’ve used this faucet attachment filter from PUR before and really liked it. The filter is plastic, but again, it just runs through so that doesn’t bother me much. Replacement filters are affordable and easy to find. 

Under sink set-up

This stainless-steel set-up from Water Drop is what I will be begging my husband for when we need to replace our current filter. (This single chamber version is the one we actually got because it’s a third of the price and we just didn’t have the budget for the stainless one at the time. It’s amazing, don’t get me wrong. But the stainless one makes me drool a little.)

Pitcher

Who has room for a pitcher in their fridge??? But if you prefer a pitcher, please choose a glass one like this!

Glass leftover containers

Again, plastic and heat are not a great combination, especially when your food is in it. You’re just cooking microplastics and chemicals into your food…

Luckily, glass leftover containers are relatively affordable and everywhere! I use a lot of Pyrex because it’s what I have but I don’t find them the best for taking to work as lunch because they don’t seal 100%. 

I think I got mine at Bed, Bath, and Beyond or something, but these from Amazon are very similar.

Gentler Cleaning Products

I have done a few posts extensively covering cleaning naturally. Check out this post (LINK) for more product recommendations, and this one for how and why to clean with less chemicals. For now, if you’re looking for a product that’s gentle and safe but also effective that can completely replace basically every cleaning product, please check out Branch Basics. 

Air purifier

Purifying your air can be good because chemicals, microplastics, various microorganisms, and endocrine disruptors can collect in dust. Additionally, good air circulation is just good for health, so it can be beneficial in that way. 

This is definitely not a NEED purchase. I’d spend my money on a water filter or glass storage containers before an air filter. But it is WORTH the money. I think it’s generally a good investment, especially if you have allergies, sickness, pets, etc.

Now, air filters can come in a lot of price points. There is sure to be differences in performance at different price points. However, I think this is one of those things where having an air filter that you can afford is good enough, you don’t need to stress about having the fanciest one. Ultimately, the air needs to be pulled through a filter. That’s kind of it. Just make sure it has a HEPA filter! And I personally love a carbon filter as well. Check out this post for more on why I like carbon filters. (LINK)

With that in mind, here’s a few air filters at different price points, listed in order from most to least expensive.

Coway Airmega

I really like this air purifier, it’s the one I’ve shared in other posts. It has a prefilter that can be taken out and washed, which is great especially if you have pets like I do. It also has a HEPA air filter and uses carbon. 

Levoit Air Purifier

This seems pretty similar quality to the Coway to me and has a HEPA filter, washable pre filter, and an activated carbon filter. It’s also a bit cheaper. 

Purivortex Air Purifier

This air purifier is definitely lower tech than the others but it’s also a bit cheaper. It’s a good affordable option though.

Again, these products are all products I think are worth the money, whether a little money or a lot of money. I hope you were able to find something within your budget that you can consider swapping this year. 

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