Top 38 Eco-Friendly Products to Watch in 2026: Insights from Shopify

Climate change grows. Consumers feel its weight. They choose green items. Shopify shows 38 eco-friendly products to watch in 2026. Data backs this choice.

Why Eco-Friendly Products Matter in 2026

• 64% of consumers value sustainability.
 They choose products that help nature.

• 80% of buyers pay more for green items.
 They pay about 9.7% extra for products made locally, with eco practices, and low carbon footprints.

These facts show that sustainable choices work. They are smart for the planet and smart for business.

Defining Eco-Friendly Products

Eco-friendly products follow strict rules. They must show care for the environment at every step. They are built with high standards—from making and packing to using and discarding. Key ideas include:

• Fair work and ethical making.
• Use of recycled or sustainable materials.
• Keeping carbon and waste low.
• Certifications like B Corp.
• Natural or plant-based, organic parts.
• Support for green charities.
• Zero-waste methods.

These rules cover many groups. They include home office items, clothes, personal care, and food.

38 Bestselling Eco-Friendly Product Categories and Examples

Shopify lists many green products. Brands mix earth care with sales success. Here are some examples:

1. Sustainable Technology Devices & Accessories

• Compostable audio tools
 Pela Case makes biodegradable cases for phones and AirPods.
 Their cases cut carbon by 30%.

• Solar energy devices
 EcoFlow provides portable panels and generators.
 These give renewable power on the move.

• Sustainable office gear
 Oakywood builds desk gadgets from wood and cork.
 They plant one tree for each item sold and now have over 87,000 trees.

2. Eco-Friendly Pet Products

• Vegan pet gear
 Wigglywoos makes pet products from hemp and cork.
 They create vegan leather items in small, eco batches.

• Recycled plastic toys
 Harry Barker makes dog toys and leashes.
 They use recycled bottles for each product.

Other groups include:

• Ethical clothing—using recycled cotton and small-batch fabric.
• Garden tools—DIY kits and beekeeping gear.
• Sustainable foods—snacks from veggie waste and plant-based picks that help animals.
• Personal care items—refillable beauty, natural dental care, and plastic-free detergents.
• Home essentials—laundry sheets without plastic and eco glassware.
• Fashion—jewelry and bags made from recycled goods.
• Toys and creative sets for kids—crafted from natural materials.
• Travel needs—reusable pouches and water filter bottles.

Building a Sustainable Brand: Beyond Products

Shopify advises brands to use a circular economy model. Brands should:

• Design stores that waste nothing.
• Ship with low-impact methods.
• Use packaging that is reusable or recyclable.
• Tell true, clear stories about sustainability.

These steps help brands match their values with customer beliefs. They build trust and widen their reach.

Marketing Eco-Friendly Products Effectively

To win more buyers, Shopify suggests brands:

• Show certifications and clear ethical practices.
• Share simple, honest supply chain stories.
• Use social media to reach green-minded buyers.
• Provide clear lessons on sustainability benefits.
• Use tools to track data and learn about customers.

Each idea helps brands make better green products and tell their story.

Conclusion

Eco-friendly products are on the rise. Buyer demand and environmental needs push this market. Shopify’s insights guide entrepreneurs to start or grow green businesses. These ventures protect nature while meeting modern needs.

References:

• Shopify Blog, “Eco-Friendly Products: 38 Bestsellers For 2026,” updated Dec 6, 2025
• Sustainability consumer behavior studies (cited within Shopify’s report)

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