Use and care

Ingredients

Each variety is a proprietary blend of powdered mushrooms and botanicals. They have no sweeteners and contain only essential ingredients that are maximized for bioavailability.

Beauty blend: Astragalus root powder, organic turmeric root powder, organic cordyceps mushroom powder, organic angelicae sinesis root powder, organic rosehips powder, and organic ground black pepper.

Balance blend: Red reishi mushroom extract, organic cocoa powder, organic Eleuthera root powder, organic ashwagandha root powder.

Brain blend: Lion's mane mushroom, organic tremella fusiformis mushroom powder, maca root powder, organic ashwagandha root

Size

4 oz jar. 31 servings per container.

Packaging

Each blend is packaged in an amber 4 oz straight-sided glass jar with a waterproof matte product label.

Origin

These blends are sourced from Peak & Valley, a black woman of color owned business in Seattle, WA that started in 2018 with the mission of bringing inclusive, fun, and honest products to the world of wellness. Their ingredients are always vegan, mindfully sourced, and either organic or wild-crafted. They are science backed and made with a respect for the traditions and cultures that have used ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine through the ages.

End of Life

The jar is recyclable, or you can reuse it around your home. They make the perfect sized container for snacks on the go.

Washi tape is a decorative paper tape used for crafts, snail mail and more. It has a non-residue stick that is nontoxic and it can be recycled or composted, unlike plastic tape.

These designs were made by Worthwhile Paper, one of our favorite vendors which is based in Michigan. The ethos of Worthwhile Paper always encourages us to slow down, appreciate the beauty and interconnectedness of the Earth and its inhabitants, and to be creative.

We hope you'll use this washi tape in snail mail cards for your socially distanced friends, creative journaling, planning, or notetaking. Here at Eco Collective, we want to encourage you to infuse mindfulness, fun and creativity into your everyday activities!

Designs

Moon phases - Washi tape featuring an original moon phase pattern.

Eyes - Washi tape featuring a peachy eye pattern.

Confetti - Washi tape featuring an original handmade confetti pattern with gold foil details. 

Size

Details: 15mm wide

Packaging

Tape is on a recyclable cardboard roll.

Origin

Designed and distributed by Worthwhile Paper with love in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Worthwhile Paper is a family operated business by a wife-and-husband team. They pride themselves on using water-based screen printing inks and recycled white and kraft paper stocks from French Paper Company, a Michigan paper mill that operates on 100% hydropower.

Additionally, they like to use their resources wisely - ganging up cards on larger sized sheets to save energy and materials, using leftover ink from other jobs to make new inks, using leftover scrap paper to make their promotional materials, re-using cardboard boxes from the shop's shipments, etc.

End of life

Compostable and/or recyclable.

We're so excited to now offer upcycled cotton protective face masks to provide additional health protection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wearing a mask is a sign of respect and care for those around you (it protects others in the case you're asymptomatic), and is now required in many public spaces. We recommend following all guidelines from the CDC on how to protect yourself and others, including wearing a mask over your mouth and nose when around others, washing hands (and sanitizing) often, disinfecting surfaces, and avoiding close contact with others.

These face masks are made locally with donated upcycled materials in Portland, Oregon by Hidden Opulence, a Queer, Black Latinx owned design house dedicated to sustainable practices. 

The design is a remix of a familiar, classic style of face mask - made with three pleats, and low tension elastic ear loops, and a wire along the nose bridge. The ear loops adjust to fit comfortably, and don't tug on your ears since they're made of low tension elastic. There are 3 layers of thin, 100% cotton fabric (fleece in the middle layer) for excellent filtration and breathability. The mask features wire to fit more snug along the nose bridge, making them more effective and less likely to fog up glasses! 

Prints

The latest Hidden Opulence masks are each double-sided with a solid color on one side and a print on the other. They come in 3 different color families:

Blues & Greys: Assorted prints and solids with blue or grey as the dominant colors. 

Greens: Assorted prints and solids with green as the dominant color.

Purples: Assorted prints and solids with purple as the dominant color.

Individual: We'll give you a random print in the color family you selected.

3-packs: We'll give you an assortment from the color family you selected. If you selected "mixed prints" we will give you one from each of the three color families.

Other prints: For the options that have a specified print, they will come with the same print shown in the picture! Each of these is reversible with a different print on each side - see the labeled image for a guide on what each print looks like! 

Besides the options from the last batch that show specific prints, we don't accommodate special requests for prints because we have such a wide variety from the upcycled fabrics used. You can choose your desired color family or a mixed 3-pack! :)

Use and care

According to the CDC, "You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick. The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected. Everyone*, should wear a cloth face cover in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain."

Wear the mask over your nose and mouth when you're out in public or around people you don't live with. Form the wire at the top to be snug against the bridge of your nose to improve effectiveness and prevent glasses from fogging, and adjust the ear loops so the mask fits snug (but not too tight) around your face. 

The CDC recommends that you "continue to keep 6 ft distance between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing."

Wash after use (by hand or machine). Safe to machine dry, or lay flat to dry (best option to keep shape without ironing). Reversible wear. Iron with steam & low heat to reshape. 

*Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.

Size

Designed for adults. 5.5" long, 2.5" tall flat, 5.5" with fully extended pleats. Adjustable earloops with 6" of elastic on each side. Metal wire: 3.5"

Materials

3 layers of thin, 100% cotton fabric (fleece in the middle layer). Masks are pre-washed.

Metal wire (for adjustable nose bridge).

Low tension elastic earloops.

Rubber strap adjusters. 

Packaging

The latest batch of prints (the blues/greys, greens and purples) do not come with any packaging.

For those which you can select a specific print combination (the previous batch): These are packaged in a paper envelope with clear window, sealed with a sticker. Paper slip with care instructions is included in the envelope. In Seattle, paper envelopes with windows can be put into single-stream recycling as-is. Your local recycler may have different recommendations.

Origin

These face masks are made locally with donated upcycled materials in Portland, Oregon by Hidden Opulence, a Queer, Black Latinx owned design house dedicated to sustainable practices.

In addition to making these protective face masks, Hidden Opulence offers clothing repairs and alterations at their Portland studio (you can even do mail in orders for alterations or repairs!)

End of life

Cut out the metal wire to recycle it. The cotton fabric and straps can be donated to a fabric recycler such as Threadcycle, or the fabric can be composted and the elastic straps discarded in the trash.

Orange Marmalade's firm-hold formula delivers frizz-free curls with incredible shine. With an optional pump dispenser and fantastic slip, this all-natural gel is easy to apply and gives you consistently beautiful curls each and every wash day.

This product is freshly made in small batches by Ecoslay, a Black-owned brand dedicated to curly hair care products made with natural ingredients. Best kept refrigerated!

Directions

Apply liberally to soaking wet hair. Air dry or diffuse.

We recommend choosing the bottle with a pump for your first order to dispense the product, and for refills you can keep your first pump to reuse again and again with refill bottles (aluminum bottle + screw cap)

Shelf life and storage

Orange Marmalade is fully-preserved with a 9 month shelf life when stored in a cool, dark, dry location. Because Orange Marmalade is an all-natural product and often cool, dry, dark locations are difficult to come by, it is recommended that Orange Marmalade is refrigerated to preserve its shelf life.

Ingredients

Flaxseed extract, Agave nectar extract, Pectin, Aloe Vera juice, Marshmallow Root extract, Vitamin E, Xanthan Gum, Optiphen Plus, Sweet Orange Essential Oil.

About the Ingredients

Flaxseed extract

• Flaxseed provides nutrition for hair follicles because it’s rich in fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids nourish hair follicles for healthy hair growth. 
• Flaxseed is also rich in protein and selenium, both of which are necessary for growing healthy, shiny hair.
• Flaxseed's omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory, and may lower inflammation associated with hair loss, dandruff and other unhealthy scalp conditions.
• Flaxseed contains vitamin e, which provides additional nourishment for hair follicles and moisturizes the strands.

Agave nectar extract

• Agave nectar provides moisture and gives hair a lustrous shine.
• Agave nectar contains large molecules comprised of polysaccharides. Saponin, inulin, and fructose. These molecules consist of hydroxyl groups that make them hydrophilic meaning that they act like a humectant and draws water to the hair.

Pectin

• Naturally occurring setting agent
• Pectin strengthens the hair cuticle, preventing breakage and improving length retention

Aloe Vera juice

• Aloe vera contains something called proteolytic enzymes which repairs dead skin cells on the scalp.
• Aloe vera juice also acts as a great conditioner and leaves your hair all smooth and shiny.
• Aloe vera juice promotes hair growth, prevents itching on the scalp, reduces dandruff and conditions your hair.
• Aloe vera juice has a chemical makeup similar to that of keratin, the primary protein of hair, consisting of amino acids, oxygen, carbon, and small amounts of hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulphur. 

Marshmallow Root extract

• Marshmallow root is great for soothing and relieving your scalp and hair. It's rich in proteins and vitamins, treating hair ailments like eczema, psoriasis and dry scalp.
• Super slippery, aiding in detangling

Vitamin E

• Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant, supports a healthy scalp and helps maintain hair growth.
• There is some limited evidence to support the claim that vitamin E can help prevent hair loss.

Xanthan Gum

• Natural thickener and holding agent

Optiphen Plus

• Globally approved preservative in the Optiphen family, paraben and formaldehyde-free.

Sweet Orange Essential Oil

• Orange essential oil is antiseptic and anti-inflammatory which makes it an ideal ingredient in your skin and hair routine.
• It's been shown to increase the ability to absorb vitamin C, collagen production, and blood flow, all of which are essential for anti-aging.

Origin

Made by EcoSlay in Clarkston, GA, USA. EcoSlay is a small and growing Black-owned sustainable hair care brand based in 

Clarkston, GA. EcoSlay handmakes products tailored to curly and kinky hair, using natural, purposeful ingredients and materials. 

EcoSlay as a company combats packaging waste by offering a recycling program for their own containers, and we're excited to create an opportunity to buy EcoSlay products completely package-free, in recyclable aluminum bottles and reusable/recyclable mason jars!

Custom filled to order in Seattle, WA, by Eco Collective.

We love the slim, minimalist design of this open-dated planner! We opt for open-dated planners at Eco Collective because we all know that some years don't shake out as planned... Now can start planning any time, and if you skip a few months with this one, you can always pick back up wherever you left off - no waste! And of course, as with all of our notebooks, this planner is made with recycled paper.

Each notebook starts with two schedule pages for you to keep track of your semesters or repeating weekly plans. Next is a monthly calendar and six weekly calendars (to account for the date layout of any month of any year). The alternating month/week pattern repeats 12 times to cover you for the whole year, and there are 12 dot grid pages to use however you like.

Made with 100% FSC recycled paper, and sewn lay flat binding.

Designed locally in Portland, Oregon and inspired by nature, we hope that these lovely planners will inspire you to do get creative, and stay curious! 

Page structure

• 2 Schedule pages
• 12 Alternating monthly/weekly calendars
• 11 Dot grid note pages

Use and care

These pages are fountain-pen friendly - for best results, use a fine to medium tip. These notebooks pair perfectly with our fountain pens, which have a medium tip!

Size

Measures 4.75" x 8".

144 pages (56 sheets)

Materials

100% recycled FSC paper and coverboard, printed with soy ink. Fountain pen friendly, 81 GSM weight paper that begs to be written on! Sewn bound signatures.

Packaging

None.

Origin

This journal was designed and distributed from Cognitive Surplus, a local brand in Portland, Oregon, and made in China.

Cognitive Surplus prides themselves on being "where science meets design," and it shows in their unique designs. They take their environmental impact very seriously; each year as a company, they offset 100% of their calculated carbon emissions (including each and every shipment they make), plus 10 additional tonnes just to be sure. 

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Save it as a keepsake or recycle it.

The Saalt Cup is a reusable soft silicone cup worn internally like a tampon, but collects—rather than absorbs—your period. It stays in place by creating a seal between the cup and your vaginal wall. Once your cup is filled, you simply empty, rinse, and reinsert the cup for another 12 hours of protection. Heel clicks and hallelujahs!

Menstrual are a wonderful zero waste alternative to tampons or pads for anyone who menstruates. The cups dramatically reduce your risk for TSS and your environmental footprint. Plus, the average menstruator spends $120 on tampons and pads every year. Pick up one of these and it'll last you for years. 

We chose Saalt as our brand of choice because their cups are one of the most comfortable out there  plus they are made right here in the USA and are more affordable than other brands out there! Wins all around!

Check out the sizes tab of this page for guidance on choosing the right size for your cup!

Sizes

Most people can probably use either size of cup, but one might be more comfortable, based on the information below. You might like to try a duo pack, for your light and heavy days, or just to have a spare.

Size Small:

• 2 to 3 tampons capacity
• Best for those with a lighter flow
• Recommended for those who...
• have a low to medium cervix (those who can feel their cervix with less than 2 knuckles of the pointer finger inserted into your vaginal canal) during their period
• are first time cup users or haven't comfortably inserted anything into their vagina.
• have strong pelvic floor muscles
• are younger (teens) or are very petite

Size Regular:

• 3 to 4 tampons capacity
• Best for those with a heavy flow
• Recommended for those who...
• have a high cervix (if you can't feel your cervix with your pointer finger inserted into your vaginal canal, or you need to insert your finger past 2 knuckles) during their period
• have given birth vaginally or carried a pregnancy to term

Use and care

Basic steps are included below, but we recommend you follow the more detailed guide (with diagrams) that is included in the box to learn how to insert, use, remove, store and care for your menstrual cup.

1. Wash your cup with gentle soap, and boil to sanitize before first use.
2. Your cup folds before insertion (see guide in the box for folding techniques), and pops open once inserted to create a seal, preventing leaks.
3. Pinch the base of the cup and give it a spin to check if it's fully open - it should spin easily if it is. Your cup should sit a little lower than a tampon, just below your cervix. Wear up to 12 hours, even while sleeping. 
4. To remove, pinch the middle of the cup to break the seal around the top, and gently pull it out to empty it (usually right into the toilet).
5. Rinse and wash your cup with a gentle soap and water after each emptying; store in included cloth pouch or another breathable container.
6. Boil between periods to sanitize, using tongs to ensure it doesn't touch the bottom of the pot.

Materials

100% premium medical grade silicone. 
FDA registered and compliant. 
Free of BPA, latex and chemicals.
Does not release chemicals or irritants.
Vegan.

Packaging

Informative recyclable paper tube with a clear recyclable plastic window at the top.

Origin

Made in the USA and distributed by Saalt.

Saalt started with a phone call that co-founder Cherie made to an aunt in Venezuela, where pads and tampons had not been available in stores for years. She immediately thought of her 5 daughters and what she would do if she found herself in the same situation. The dependence she and others had on disposables kept her up at night.

Saalt believes that people empowered and equipped to live their element can change the world. As a certified B Corporation, they commit 2% of their revenue to donate period care to regions with the most need, and help fund initiatives in menstrual health, education, and sustainability.

End of life

Menstrual cups can last up to 10 years. When you're ready to move on to the next, check with your local recycling facility to see if they accept silicone for recycling. If they don't, we will be adding information here soon about where we recommend sending silicone products for recycling! 

These lovely wax food storage wraps keep your food fresher than you could even dream of. We're talking avocado halves that are still perfectly green two days later and baguettes that stay soft and fresh.

By infusing organic cotton with candelilla wax in the plant-based option, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin, this women-owned business created a washable, reusable, and compostable alternative to plastic wrap, and we're head over heels!

The rising trend for plant based ingredients and greater availability of these alternatives has enabled Bee's Wrap to launch a 100% vegan food wrap without compromising the quality and performance you expect from Bee’s Wrap, the original beeswax version we have been carrying for years. This print is inspired by beautiful wildflower meadows in Vermont.

Use and care

Rinse with cold water after each use; do not use warm water or soap as this will begin to strip the wax from the cloth. Let dry and fold or roll to store.

Sizes

Note that these are extremely versatile in that if one size seems too big, you can always cut it in half.

• Assorted 3 pack: have a Small, Medium, and Large and are the best starter kit and a kitchen essential.
• Small: 7" x 8" Perfect for half an onion or other produce.
• Medium: 10" x 11" Good for a snack, half a sandwich, or a small bowl.
• Large: 13" x 14" Cover a large bowl, pie, or a sandwich.

 Materials

Organic cotton infused with candelilla wax, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin. Vegan and plant-based.

Packaging

These beauties come in a recyclable paper sleeve with a compostable cellulose window.

Origin

Made in Vermont, USA by Bee's Wrap, a woman-owned company dedicated to reducing single-use plastic waste.

The cotton and joboba oil are certified organic. The candelilla wax is a plant native to the Southwest & Mexico with similar properties to beeswax.

Their fabric and printing is certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard, and they're an America Certified Green Business.

End of Life

Bee's Wrap lasts for up to a year with proper care and regular usage. You'll know your wrap has reached the end of its useful life in the kitchen when it has worn thin and soft and has trouble sticking to itself. At this time, you can cut your wrap into strips and add to your compost pile, or use as a natural and effective fire starter.

We're kind of freaking out about these soaps. Call us obsessive, but we've been searching high and low for the perfect vegan, sulfate-free, palm oil free, locally made natural hand and body soaps for ages. 

These soaps are absolutely luxurious, and they're handmade by Liz, a woman on our wavelength, not too far from here, in Spokane, WA. All of the colors come from natural pigments in clays, herbal infusions, spices, and other botanicals. The result is cleansing care that is safe for your body, safe for the water, safe for the earth.

Each bar of soap is a unique work of art - no two are exactly the same, which means they will vary slightly from the photos.

Types

Pink Clay + grapefruit - Burst of citrusy grapefruit on the skin and cleansing pink clay suds. Luxurious and pink.

Blue clay + patchouli - Blue clay cleanses the skin while sea salt gently exfoliates. Earthy scents of patchouli and sandalwood delight the senses. 

Lavender - Alkanet root gives this bar a natural purple pigment and the lavender scent releases a soft floral scent.

Unscented coconut milk + calendula- Only seven ingredients. Shea butter and organic coconut milk create a moisturizing, creamy lather. Organic calendula petals gently infuse the soap with skin-loving properties. Safe ingredients make it the perfect bar for kids, babies, and anyone with sensitive skin, especially since it is does not contain any essential oils. Perfect for bathtime.

Lemon + poppy seed - Poppy seeds naturally exfoliate the skin while bursts of lemon delight the senses. An exfoliant that is safe for the skin, the water, and the earth. Though you may be tempted, do not eat this soap! 

Eucalyptus + Sea Clay - Take your skin to the spa with eucalyptus essential oil. Shea butter moisturizes the skin while french green clay and sea clay create soft, green bubbles. Himalayan pink salt garnish creates a gentle exfoliation.

Earl grey tea - Like a swirled london fog latte, or a cup of tea with cream, this bar is scented with essential oils of bergamot with a hint of lavender and cinnamon. Organic, whole leaf earl grey tea and activated charcoal create a gorgeous grey swirl.

Cinnamon + Clove - Essential oils of cinnamon, clove, and orange create the perfect spiced holiday scent that lingers in your shower and on the skin. The gorgeous mulled wine red comes from madder root powder for a spiced holiday experience.

Sweet Orange + Ginger - Bright, warm scents of orange and ginger with gently exfoliating poppy seeds. Sunshiny bubbles for happy, glowing skin. An exfoliant that is safe for the skin, the water, and the earth. 

Winter solstice - All the magic of winter solstice and a blend of winter herbs and spices - frankincense, cypress, cinnamon leaf, sage, and pine. Naturally pigmented with blue clay, indigo, and annatto seed powder, reminiscent of the bonfires lit on this dark winter night.

Pumpkin spice - Made with a warm blend of cinnamon, clove, and orange essential oils. Naturally pigmented with organic pumpkin and turmeric.

Cedarwood + Fir - Essential oils of fir needle and cedarwood create the perfect woodsy scent, like a walk through pine trees dusted with snow. Naturally pigmented with chlorella powder.

Ingredients

Pink Clay + grapefruit - Olive oil. Coconut oil. Sunflower Oil. Castor oil. Pink kaolin clay. Grapefruit Essential Oil. Orange (folded 10x) Essential Oil. Sodium Lactate.

Blue clay + patchouli - Olive oil. Coconut oil. Sunflower Oil. Castor oil. Russian cambrian blue clay. Patchouli essential oil. Sandalwood fragrance oil. Sodium Lactate.

Lavender - Olive oil. Coconut oil. Sunflower oil. Castor oil. Alkanet root powder. Lavender essential oil. Sodium Lactate. Lavender buds.

Unscented Coconut Milk + Calendula - Coconut Milk, Olive Oil, Shea butter, Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, Organic Calendula Petals, Sodium Lactate.

Aloe + spearmint + loofah - Olive oil. Coconut oil. Sunflower oil. Castor oil. Organic Aloe Leaf. Chlorella Powder. Loofah Gourd. Lime Essential Oil. Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil. Sodium Lactate.

Lemon + poppy seed - Olive oil. Coconut oil. Sunflower oil. Castor oil. Annatto Seed Powder. Poppy Seeds. Lemongrass Essential Oil. Lemon Essential Oil. Sodium Lactate.

Rose + ylang ylang - Olive oil. Coconut oil. Sunflower oil. Castor oil. Pink Kaolin Clay. Hibiscus Powder. Rose Geranium Essential Oil. Ylang Ylang Essential Oil. Sodium Lactate.

Eucalyptus + sea clay - Olive oil. Shea Butter. Coconut oil. Castor oil. French Green Clay. Sea Clay. Eucalyptus essential oil. Sodium Lactate.

Earl grey tea - Olive oil. coconut oil. Sunflower oil. Castor oil. Organic earl grey tea. Activated charcoal powder. Bergamot essential oil. Lavender essential oil. Cassia essential oil. Sodium lactate.

Cinnamon + Clove - Olive oil. coconut oil. Sunflower oil. Castor oil. Madder root powder. Cassia needle essential oil. Clove bud and leaf essential oil. Orange (folded 10x) essential oil. Sodium lactate.

Sweet Orange + Ginger - Olive oil. Coconut oil. Sunflower oil. Castor oil. Annatto Seed Powder. Poppy Seeds. Orange (Folded 10x) Essential Oil. Ginger Essential Oil. Sodium Lactate.

Winter Solstice - Olive oil. Coconut oil. Sunflower oil. Castor oil. Cambrian Blue Clay. Indigo Powder. Annatto Seed Powder. Frankincense Essential Oil. Jojoba Oil. Cypress Essential Oil. Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil. Spanish Sage Essential Oil. Black Pine Essential Oil. Sodium Lactate.

Pumpkin spice - Olive oil. coconut oil. Sunflower oil. Castor oil. Organic pumpkin puree. Turmeric. Cassia essential oil. Clove essential oil. Orange (folded 10x) essential oil. Sodium lactate.

Cedarwood + Fir - Olive oil. Coconut oil. Sunflower oil. Castor oil. Chlorella powder. Fir needle essential oil. Cedarwood essential oil. Sodium lactate.

Packaging

Compostable paper label on some, others have no packaging.

Origin

Handmade in small batches by Flourish Botanicals, a woman-owned soap making company in Spokane, WA. All Flourish Botanicals products are 

End of life

Use until completely gone.

To help use soap ends, you can place bits and pieces of soaps into a small mesh cloth bag to use in the bath or shower!