Eco-Friendly Products: 35+ Bestsellers for 2025 — A Shopify Overview

As climate change awareness grows, consumer demand for sustainable products surges. Shopify’s detailed guide (updated July 24, 2025) highlights 35+ trending eco-friendly products to launch or expand a green business in 2025, offering insights into sourcing, marketing, and scaling sustainably.

Why Eco-Friendly Products?

• Consumer Priorities: Studies reveal 64% of consumers prioritize sustainability and 80% are willing to pay a premium (up to 9.7% more) for products locally sourced, eco-friendly, and with low carbon footprints.
• Business Opportunity: Selling eco-friendly goods aligns values with profit, meeting rising market expectations while benefiting the planet.

Defining Eco-Friendly Products

Products labeled “eco-friendly” or “sustainable” must meet rigorous standards for minimal environmental and ethical impact across manufacturing, packaging, delivery, use, and disposal stages. Common traits include:

• Ethical manufacturing and fair labor practices
• Use of recycled, reclaimed, or natural materials
• Carbon offset investments and low-impact shipping
• Zero-waste alternatives and certified sustainability (e.g., B Corp)
• Donations supporting environmental and social causes

Key Product Categories & Examples

1. Sustainable Technology & Accessories

• Compostable Audio Accessories: Pela offers biodegradable phone and AirPod cases reducing carbon emissions by 30%, water use by 34% compared to conventional cases.
• Solar Energy Devices: EcoFlow provides portable solar panels and clean generators for off-grid power.
• Natural Office Accessories: Oakywood crafts wood, cork, and wool products, planting a tree per sale (over 87,000 trees planted).

Tip: Skip lengthy R&D via dropshipping or private-labeling established eco-tech products.

2. Eco-Friendly Pet Products

• Vegan Pet Accessories: Wigglywoos uses hemp and cork-based vegan leather produced sustainably in small batches.
• Recycled Plastic Pet Toys: Harry Barker creates designer dog toys, leashes, and beds using recycled plastics, reducing landfill waste.

3. Apparel & Fashion Accessories

• Recycled cotton clothing and small-batch apparel
• Eco-friendly jewelry and bags ethically produced
• Socks reducing plastic waste

4. Home, Garden & Outdoors

• Sustainable gardening supplies and beehive kits
• Recycled plastic outdoor furniture
• Natural, clean candles supporting charitable causes

5. Food & Personal Care

• Plant-based pet treats made from food scraps
• Refillable beauty and personal care without harmful chemicals
• Zero-waste dental care and toiletries

6. Miscellaneous Eco Products

• Reusable utensils, straws, and bags
• Creative kids’ toys and eco-kits
• Sustainable travel essentials like reusable pouches and eco-friendly eyewear

Circular Economy & Zero-Waste Store Models

Shopify emphasizes integrating a circular economy framework—designing products and business models to eliminate waste, encourage reuse, and close resource loops. Building a zero-waste store involves:

• Selecting products with minimal or compostable packaging
• Encouraging customer reuse and recycling
• Partnering with suppliers committed to sustainability

Effective Marketing of Eco-Friendly Products

• Educate customers transparently about product impact and certifications.
• Highlight ethical stories and brand values.
• Utilize social media and email nurture campaigns focused on sustainability narratives.
• Offer incentives to reduce waste, like discounts on refills or packaging returns.

Conclusion: Start Your Eco-Friendly Business Today

Launching or expanding a sustainable product line in 2025 taps into a growing market driven by climate awareness and ethical consumerism. Shopify’s curated bestseller list, real-world brand examples, and actionable marketing strategies offer entrepreneurs a valuable roadmap to build profitable, planet-friendly businesses.

For more, start your free Shopify trial and access comprehensive guides tailored for eco-conscious entrepreneurs.

References:

• Shopify Blog, “Eco-Friendly Products: 35+ Bestsellers For 2025,” updated July 24, 2025
• Consumer sustainability studies cited within Shopify content
• Brand examples: Pela Case, EcoFlow, Oakywood, Wigglywoos, Harry Barker

Invest in sustainability — your customers and the planet will thank you.

Design Delight Studio curates high-impact, authoritative insights into sustainable and organic product trends, helping conscious consumers and innovative brands stay ahead in a fast-evolving green economy.