Eco Collective

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 masks can be worn reversible, with a different pattern fabric on each side to mix up your look or pick your favorite side. 

This batch of face masks are each a combination of the 7 prints pictured together on the swatch page. Choose a 3-pack for even more variety! 

We do not accommodate fabric requests at this time, but you will  most likely get a combination of prints that are pictured! We'll do our best to add new photos when the next batch of prints come in.

Use and care

These masks are professionally cleaned and come in a sealed envelope, so you can wear yours right away.

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).

Metal wire (for adjustable nose bridge).

Low tension elastic earloops.

Rubber strap adjusters. 

Packaging

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.

The masks come packaged this way to ensure they remain sterile before use - they're professionally cleaned before they are packaged.

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. 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.

These delicious smelling shampoo bars are handmade right here in Seattle! They are chock full of wonderful ingredients, starting with a base of babassu oil, chamomile-infused sunflower oil. Our soap maker tells us they have a bit of a cult following at her farmer's market stand!

They are palm oil free, paraben- and sulfate-free, and scented with essential oils. Most of the ingredients are organic as well! The only animal product in them is the raw honey, which is from a small, organic local beekeeper in Everett.

Sunny grove is scented with lemon, lemongrass and tea tree essential oils and is reminiscent of a bright sunny day. Refresh is more herbal and refreshing, scented with basil, peppermint and rosemary essential oils.

Use and care

Use it just as you would a bar of soap, massaging into your scalp. It will create a sudsy lather, and each one is packed full of plant based goodness to leave your hair silky and shiny.

Size

Each bar is approximately 5 oz. 

Ingredients

Palm oil free, sulfate free, paraben free.

Sunny Grove: Organic babassu oil, chamomile-infused sunflower oil, organic shea butter, castor oil, olive oil, organic rice bran oil, organic coconut oil, raw honey, organic lemon essential oil, organic lemongrass essential oil, and tea tree essential oil.

Refresh: Organic babassu oil, chamomile-infused sunflower oil, organic shea butter, castor oil, olive oil, organic rice bran oil, organic coconut oil, raw honey, organic basil essential oil, organic peppermint essential oil, and organic rosemary essential oil.

Packaging

Wrapped in compostable paper made from the bark of the Daphne bush, which is a renewable resource. The paper is acid free and naturally dyed. The labels are locally printed.

Origin

Handmade by a woman-owned small business in Seattle, WA.

She chooses organic ingredients whenever possible. She sources her honey from a very small, local family in Everett; they are organic and the honey is raw and unpasteurized.

The paper used to wrap the bars is from a Seattle company called Of the Earth. It is a handmade Lotka paper made from the bark of the Daphne bush which regenerates naturally providing a renewable resource and is acid-free and naturally dyed. Her labels are also printed by a local company. 

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 what seems like years. Oh wait, it has been years! Trust us -- it's harder than it sounds (try reading the ingredients labels of all the soaps at your local grocery store - yikes). 

Well, the wait is finally over! 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.

Aloe + spearmint + loofah - Freshly harvested aloe from organic leaves, combined with spearmint essential oil, create our freshest soap yet. Shredded loofah gourd provides a natural exfoliant while aloe soothes the skin.

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! 

Rose + ylang ylang - Rose geranium and pure ylang ylang create an intoxicating love spell, while pink clay and hibiscus powder create a smooth, silky lather for the skin. Topped with organic rosebuds.

Clary Sage + Thyme - Celebrate seasonal herbs and wildflowers with a soap infused with calendula petals and red saffron petals. Essential oils of marjoram, penny royal, clary sage, and white thyme create an earthy, cleansing, herbal scent.

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.

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.

Packaging

None.

Origin

Handmade in small batches by Flourish Botanicals, a woman-owned soapmaking 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!

The wait is over... Fluoride Unpaste tablets are HERE!

Say goodbye to disposable toothpaste tubes and nasty chemicals! These tablets are revolutionizing tooth care with natural vegan ingredients and 100% compostable packaging. Plus, they polish your teeth for a brighter smile.

Unpaste tablets have a fresh minty taste, and their solid form makes them so easy to travel with. Simply chew one tablet and brush with a soft bristle toothbrush. No tube, no paste, no waste.

Options

Compostable refill packet: 125 tablets - a 2 month supply for one person.

2 month supply + Storage jar: When you choose this option, you'll get your 2 month supply in a compostable packet along with a 2 oz straight sided glass jar. The jar perfectly fits one refill packet and makes a great storage container for your unpaste!

You can now also choose your preference of Fluoride or Fluoride-free!

Note: The fluoride tablets are imprinted with a D (for Denttabs, the manufacturer) on one side of the tablet and F on the other side (for fluoride). 

Use and care

To use, take one tablet in your mouth, chew until it turns into a soft minty paste, and brush with a soft bristle toothbrush twice a day. Rinse as normal.

Caution: Do not swallow. Not for use by children under 4 years of age.

The jar is dishwasher safe, and we recommend washing the lid with warm soapy water and letting it air dry. 

Ingredients

Microcrystalline cellulose, sodium bicarbonate, amisoft (sodium lauryl glutamate), silica, magnesium, stearate, natural mint aroma, xanthum gum, menthol, stevia, (Stevioside), citric acid, eugenol. 

Unpaste tablets are free of preservatives, germ-inhibiting substances, and binders and contain neither aluminum nor nanoparticles. Vegan and cruelty free.

Ingredient details

• Microcrystalline Cellulose - facilitates UNPASTE’s ultra-smooth polishing action, even cleaning and polishing in the interdental spaces. Debris simply beads up on the tooth surface and plaque growth is inhibited.
• Sodium bicarbonate (Baking Soda) - adjusts the pH of the citric acid.
• Silica - serves as a cleaning agent and helps to remove any soft plaque.
• Amisoft (Sodium Lauryl Glutamate) - is a natural, mild, eco-friendly surfactant. Sodium lauryl glutamate should not be confused with monosodium glutamate (MSG), used in the food industry. UNPASTE tablets are MSG-free and gluten-free.
• Magnesium Stearate - is a compound commonly used in tablet manufacturing.
• Natural Mint Flavor from essential oil - gives UNPASTE its breath-freshening power.
• Menthol - helps freshen breath and adds a brisk, cool sensation to brushing.
• Xanthan Gum - is a natural thickener for the tablets, helping them break down smoothly in the mouth.
• Stevia - is a natural sweetener, derived from the leaf of the stevia plant, which does not promote tooth decay.
• Citric Acid - stimulates the flow of saliva in the mouth. This increase in saliva accelerates the remineralization of tooth surfaces.
• Fluoride (optional) - Aids in the prevention tooth decay.

Packaging

Refill packet: 100% compostable paper packaging. Unpaste has recently updated their packaging to reduce the amount of paper used!

The storage jar is a straight sided glass jar with a gold colored metal lid and airtight plastisol lining.

Origin

Made in Berlin, Germany. 

BDIH Certified: BDIH (Association of kind German Industries and Trading Firms) is a German based organization comprising over 400 producers and distributors of cosmetics, food supplements, nutritional foods and over-the-counter medicine that has a comprehensive set of guidelines for certifying natural cosmetics.

The guidelines cover raw materials from plant & mineral, animal protection and they forbid the use of organic-synthetic dyes, synthetic fragrances, silicones, paraffin and other petroleum based products.”

The storage jar comes from a US distributor in Nevada.

End of Life

After using all the tablets, you can compost the packet (even at home!) and recycle the paper wrapper and staple.

Reuse your storage jar again and again with refill packets! If you're done using it for this purpose you can reuse your jar for DIY projects, as a travel container, or another purpose of your choice! All parts are also recyclable. 

These dreamy fountain pens will make every task a pleasure instead of a chore. Keep one in your purse, pocket or desk drawer; take good care of it, and it will last you a lifetime. 

The fountain pen is a low-waste solution for all your writing needs. There’s something so satisfying about the way they write, and how they feel as you draw them across a page.

We offer a mix of classic and modern colors.  Each pen is equipped with a gold plated nib and has a golden logo cap and embossed logo on the side. Attach the cap by sliding it onto the pen for a comfortable writing length.

Medium nib; easy for novices, yet pleasant to use for long time fountain pen loyalists.

Each pen comes with one blue ink cartridge inside the pen. We sell refill ink cartridges in blue and black.

Use and care

Each pen comes with one blue ink cartridge. To unseal the cartridge, untwist the tip of the pen off, and press the cartridge in to puncture it, allowing the ink to flow. Store tip down. Replace the cartridge when it runs out. Write often to reduce drying; If this happens, lightly wet the tip by dipping it on a wet paper towel or dipping it in a glass. You shouldn’t experience a leak, but if it happens, contact us to get in touch with the company. 

Materials

This refillable pen is made of metal and plastic, and can be used again and again.

The ink cartridge inside is in a small plastic casing to prevent leakage, and lasts about as long as a typical pen, therefore using a lot less plastic than disposable pen alternatives.

Packaging

None.

Origin

Made in Germany by Kaweco, and sourced from a US distributor. Made to last a lifetime.

Kaweco is a German based company and one of the oldest and best pen manufacturers in the world. The SPORT series was invented in 1911 and advertised for ladies, gentlemen in evening dress and sportsmen, where it got its name.

End of life

Made to last a lifetime. Use this pen again and again with our fountain pen refill cartridges.

Please note, the Vintage Lemon print is on backorder until October. Thank you for your patience and feel free to sign up for the waitlist to be notified as soon as this print is restocked!

Unpaper towels are a simple reusable swap for those who often find themselves reaching for a fresh paper towel to clean up spills, wipe down surfaces, etc. They are a more sustainable alternative to disposable paper towels because they can be used again and again. When they are dirty, just throw them in the washer and dryer. Plus, no need to frequently run to the store to restock!

They can be used for anything you would use a paper towel for.  They are also safe in the microwave, so you can use them to cover dishes while cooking.  Each set comes with 12 towels. They naturally cling together, making it easy to roll up on a paper towel holder without the need for snaps, or you can fold them and store in a basket.

Absorbency is increased after the first few washes and will shrink just enough to be the perfect size for a standard paper towel roll. 

The optional unpaper towel holder is custom designed to store your unpaper towels with ease on a roll. Slide the dowel off of the base, roll your unpaper towels, and slide it back on. It also fits a standard roll of paper towels.

Note: You may also be interested in our Swedish dishcloths, which are highly absorbent (they hold 20x their weight in water) and a fan favorite for wiping up spills. We love keeping a couple of these on hand in addition to unpaper towels!

Use and care

Machine wash warm with like colors, dry in dryer. 

Size

Set of 12 12"x10" towels.

Holder is 6" diameter with a 1" diameter removable dowel. It's a perfect fit for a roll of unpaper towels, the same size as a roll of paper towels.

Material

Towels are 1 ply cotton flannel, and edges are serged for durability and to prevent fraying.

Assorted prints, rainbow solids and vintage lemon unpaper towels: 100% cotton.

Natural and white unpaper towels: 100% organic cotton.

Unpaper towel holder is is a birch plywood base with removable hard wood dowel and adhered 100% felted wool counter protector. Holder is finished with a natural tung oil.

Origin

Made locally in Eugene, Oregon by Marley's Monsters.

End of life 

These cotton unpaper towels can be donated for textile recycling at an organization such as Threadcycle, or composted. 

The holder is entirely compostable as well.

These lightweight bowls are made from discarded coconut shells that would have otherwise been a waste product of the coconut industry in Vietnam. They are food-safe and oiled with coconut oil to give them a subtle shine. Give these coconut shells a new life by using them for smoothie bowls, grain bowls, and so much more! You can even carry one with you to avoid waste on the go.

Use and care

Size

Each coconut bowl comes from a real coconut and varies slightly in size. The bowls typically measure approximately 5" in diameter and 3" high.

Material

Dark brown coconut shells, sanded and polished with coconut oil. They are completely food-safe and biodegradable. 

Packaging

None.

Origin

These bowls are made from discarded coconut shells, from coconuts that are are grown in Ben Tre province – the land of coconut in Vietnam. The bowls are manufactured (cut and polished) in Ben Tre as well, diverting waste and supporting local people.

The workers are provided fair wages and safe conditions. The manufacturer we work with places respect of employees and fair wages as the highest priority to ensure quality work and quality products.

End of life 

These bowls are fully compostable at the end of their life.

These beautiful fountain pens will make every task a pleasure instead of a chore. Keep one in your purse, pocket or desk drawer; take good care of it, and it will last you a lifetime. 

The solid metal material of these pens is what sets them apart in their class. Not only are they forged of the highest quality metal, but the finish will patina beautifully over its lifetime, to your individual writing style.

The fountain pen is a beautiful low-waste waste solution for all your writing needs. There’s something so satisfying about the way they write, and how they flow as you draw them across the page.

Medium nib; easy for novices, yet pleasant to use for long time fountain pen loyalists.

Each pen comes with one blue ink cartridge inside the pen. We sell refill ink cartridges in blue and black.

Use and care

Each pen comes with one blue ink cartridge. To unseal the cartridge, untwist the tip of the pen off, and press the cartridge in to puncture it, allowing the ink to flow. Store tip down. Replace the cartridge when it runs out. Write often to reduce drying; If this happens, lightly wet the tip by dipping it on a wet paper towel or dipping it in a glass. You shouldn’t experience a leak, but if it happens, contact us to get in touch with the company. 

Materials

Made of solid high quality metal. We offer copper and brass.

The ink cartridge inside is in a small plastic casing to prevent leakage, and lasts about as long as a typical pen, therefore using a lot less plastic than disposable pen alternatives. 

Packaging

None.

Origin

Made by Kaweco in Germany, and sourced from a US distributor. Made to last a lifetime. 

Kaweco is a German based company and one of the oldest and best pen manufacturers in the world. The Liliput series was invented in 1908 and is one of their oldest series. Made of precious metal, it is one of the smallest fountain pens in the world at just over 3-3/4” when closed. Screw on the cap for added length to fit your hand with comfort.

End of life

Use this pen again and again with our fountain pen refill cartridges. And pass it down to your grandchildren ;).