Wellness Trends To Kick Off The New Year

With 2022 just around the corner, we thought it appropriate to focus on the wellness trends we expect to see in the new year. Over the past two years, we’ve become more concerned not only with our physical health, but also the health of our homes (since we’re spending lots of time in them). As a result, there has been an explosion of products that address the air quality and hygiene of homes, as well as eco-friendly products to keep them fresh and smelling great. In 2022, we’re likely to see many more products hit the market addressing these concerns.

A trend that caught on in the latter half of 2021, but will surely continue into the new year, is a heightened interest in replacing booze with adaptogenic and alcohol-free drinks. Here we highlight several delicious (and healthful) options that have gained traction as of late. Sustainable fashion will no doubt see a continued focus in 2022. While many companies have begun making efforts to cut their carbon emissions and wastewater, it is inevitable that we’ll see a greater emphasis placed on ways to create clothing and footwear in a more sustainable manner. So, here are our picks for wellness trends that we’re willing to bet will be everywhere come 2022.

Monitoring your home’s health

With COVID top of mind for many of us, combined with spending lots more time at home, it makes sense to be extra mindful of your home’s hygiene. It comes as no surprise that many are investing in air purifiers and a host of other gadgets to stay on top of their homes’ health. Here are the ones our editors highly recommend.

Scotch-Brite Clean Scan

Touted as the world’s first consumer home cleaning effectiveness test, Scotch-Brite Clean Scan is a kit designed to check the microbial levels in the common areas of your home. The kit scans for levels of foodborne pathogens, total bacteria quality, common mold, and more. Customers get their results back within three days of the lab receiving the kit.

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Airthings 2960 View Plus

A wireless air quality monitor that measures levels of carbon dioxide, particulate matter, radon, pollen levels, and more, may be just what you need to ensure your home’s air quality is up to par. Users can view their air quality data anytime with the free Airthings App that provides an online dashboard with graphs, notifications, and insights.

$300

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Coway Airmega 250

Built to maintain pure air in spaces up to 930 square feet, the Airmega 250 will capture elements like bacteria, viruses, VOCs, allergens, and more, keeping your air free of contaminants. You can put the purifier on a timer, for 1, 4, or 8 hours, and then the device will turn off to save energy as well.

$399

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Adaptogenic and Alcohol-free drinks

Starting in mid-March 2020, alcohol sales spiked pretty dramatically in the U.S. and remained higher than in previous years for most of the months since – a trend attributed to the COVID pandemic. However, over the past few months, a reported rapid increase in sales of non-alcoholic beverages has occurred. With the movement towards consumption of adaptogenic and alcohol-free drinks, many consumers appear to be eschewing alcohol and prioritizing their health and wellness as we approach the new year.

Moon Juice Ting

Dissolve a half teaspoon of Ting in water for a drink that tastes like mango in a glass. Ting contains adaptogenic Ginseng, providing calming energy and methylated B Complex to support energy and serotonin levels.

$42

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Curious Elixirs

Dubbed “craft cocktails without the booze”, Curious Elixirs come in a choice of six flavors, including pomegranate, ginger, and blood orange, among others. All are infused with adaptogens to help you de-stress as you enjoy your favorite mocktail.

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Kin Spritz

This ready-to-drink beverage has a refreshing citrus and ginger kick to it. Kin Spritz contains adaptogens and botanics which help with both clarity and balancing your body’s response to stress.

$30+

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Ghia

A tasty zero-proof aperitif made with botanical ingredients, Ghia can be enjoyed straight with seltzer or in a booze-free cocktail of your choosing. If you love Campari, you’ll quickly become a fan of Ghia with its balance of bitter and citrusy-sweet flavors.

$18+

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Sustainable Fashion

In recent years, we’ve seen a growing emphasis placed on sustainability in the fashion industry as more and more companies come to terms with the high percentage of global carbon emissions and wastewater produced by the industry. As we look toward 2022, expect to see more sustainably produced clothing and footwear hitting the retail market as brands utilize more eco-friendly options in the production of their lines.

Outerknown Blanket Shirt

Founded by legendary surfer Kelly Slater, sustainable style is what his company, Outerknown, is all about. Made from 100 percent organic cotton, the Blanket Shirt is the brand’s best-selling style which is no surprise given that it’s superbly soft and cozy with an easy fit.

$148

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Allbirds Men’s Wool Piper

The Allbirds Men’s Wool Piper is a carbon neutral shoe made with natural materials like ZQ Merino wool and a Brazilian sugarcane midsole. The brand layers castor bean oil and the Merino wool for a cushiony, moisture wicking, and odor reducing insole, resulting in a sneaker that not only looks great, but is incredibly comfortable.

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adidas Ultraboost Made To Be Remade Shoes

Once this adidas sneaker has reached the end of its life, the wearer simply scans the QR code that appears on the tongue to begin the easy return process so that adidas can “grind it, shred it, and turn it into something new.” Bravo, adidas, for your ingenious sustainability efforts!

$180

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Green Home Care

Maintaining your home with green products is easier than ever. Fortunately, we’ve got lots of options to choose from when it comes to products to clean our homes as well as ways to eliminate food waste. Here is just a sampling of the plethora of items available to maintain a green home.

Supernatural Cleaner Starter Set

Supernatural’s Cleaner Starter Set set has everything you need to introduce natural botanical and environmentally friendly cleaning products to your home. The oils included in the starter set consist of scents like lavender, sweet orange, rosemary, among others, filling your home with fresh and inviting aromas.

$75

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Blueland The Dish Duo

Blueland’s mission is to supply products in reusable packaging that make it easy to be eco-friendly. Whether you wash dishes by hand or use a dishwasher, the Dish Duo offers both dish soap and dishwasher tablets. Included in the package is a reusable shaker and tin, as well as plastic-free refills which are packaged in compostable paper pouches.

$34

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Pela Lomi

Let Lomi convert your household waste into nutrient-rich compost. What can Lomi handle? All food waste like animal products, fruits and veggies, other food products, as well as yard waste. The company claims that using this countertop composter twice a week can reduce your waste footprint by 50%.

$500

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