Home + Cleaning

These attractive wooden dish brushes have removable, compostable brush heads. These are perfect for cleaning jars, glasses, plates, pots and pans, they've got a perfect, medium scrubbing power - not so rough that they'll scratch anything, but strong enough to really get at most kitchen messes!

You can reduce waste by reusing the brush handle again and again with the replacement heads.

If you're looking for extra scrubbing power, like for pots and pans, check out our handheld pot scrubber.

Use and care

For best results, let dry when not in use by hanging from the metal hook at end of handle or storing in a jar with bristles upright. Avoid any long soaks.

The bristles will soften over time but retain their scrubbing power, and you can replace the head when it starts to wear out. Boil to sterilize when needed.

The brush head will naturally loosen from the wires over time with use, so it starts off very tight - it's normal for brand new brush heads to not come off easily. When you are ready to remove the brush head to compost it, we recommend pushing the metal loop down towards the handle to loosen the grip of the wires. 

Materials

Wooden beechwood handle with metal hook and attachment pieces. The bristles are made from Tampico fiber, a plant-based material sourced from agave and yucca.

Packaging

None.

Origin

Designed in Seattle. Made in China by a small company with good workers' conditions. Their ISO certification is ISO 9001:2008, meaning they have appropriate and effective quality management systems in place and are constantly increasing efficiency. RoHS compliant, meaning they don't use specific hazardous materials banned by the EU. They have a third party inspection service, and are compliant with SGS.

End of life

When the brush heads begins to wear, we like to retire them for cleaning around the house.

Compost the brush head when necessary, and find the replacement brush head here. Reuse the wooden handle. If necessary, all parts of the handle are either compostable (wood) or recyclable (metal).

Unpaper towels are a simple swap for paper towels to clean up spills and wipe down surfaces that can be used again and again. They can be used for anything you would use a paper towel for. (They're also microwave-safe, so you can use them to cover dishes while cooking!) When you're done, just toss them in the washer and dryer. Sold in quantities of 12 or 24, to last you from one laundry day to the next. You'll never need to run to the store to restock! 

The fabric naturally clings 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 increases after the first few washes, and the towels 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. 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.

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.

Use and care

Materials

Packaging

Origin

Made in China by a small company with good workers' conditions. Their ISO certification is ISO 9001:2008, meaning they have appropriate and effective quality management systems in place and are constantly increasing efficiency. RoHS compliant, meaning they don't use specific hazardous materials banned by the EU. They have a third party inspection service, and are compliant with SGS.

End of life

Untwist the metal wire (pliers and/or wire clippers help) to remove the bristles. Compost the bristles and recycle the wire!

Say goodbye to single-use plastic baggies, it's time for a switch-up! These durable and reusable silicone bags stand the test of time, and are microwave safe, dishwasher safe, sous vide ready, oven strong, and fridge and freezer friendly. Perfect for use in the kitchen, or to keep compact in your bag or pocket, just in case you need to take some leftovers home!

They're kind of like disposable baggies, but nontoxic, more versatile, and you only have to buy them once. Cool, right?

The sandwich size is perfect for...

· healthy-sized sandwich
· travel toiletries with TSA visibility
· cosmetics
· leftovers
· cookies and crackers
· nuts and snacks
· fruits and veggies

Note: Photos on this product listing are by Stasher, the manufacturer.

Use and care

Dishwasher safe - just don't flip the bag inside out, it can compromise the bag's sealed edges.

Safe for use in the microwave, with a sous vide machine, a standard oven, or a pot of boiling water — up to 400F.

TSA-approved for flying with carry-on liquids. The clear window on every Stasher bag offers a view of contents, making them appropriate to pass airport security with travel-size liquids.

Because Stasher doesn't use any toxic sealants, the silicone can sometimes stain with certain foods. To remove stains, make a baking soda paste with vinegar or water, apply to discolored container, let sit for at least 20–30 mins, then rinse and wash the bag like normal, or leave the bag in the sun for a natural stain remover.

Size

7.5 x 7.5 x 1 in.

Capacity: 15 fl. oz. 
Tare weight: 2.61 oz. / .16 lbs

Also available in pocket, snack, half gallon, and stand up sizes.

This coconut oil based dish soap creates a wonderful lather. It's perfect for cleaning dishes plastic-free. It comes in a bar form, leaving your hands free to work - one hand for the dish and the other for the dish brush. 

It has a lemongrass scent that's sweet, subtle and refreshing. The unfinished edge is true to its high quality handmade origin.

Use and care

For the French, oil-based soap is used for everything from hand and dish washing to spot removal and so much more. 

These block soaps fit perfectly on a natural stone tile, sold separately, to keep your counters clean and clear. It's designed to be left on the stone, and you just swipe a kitchen brush or rag across the top to pick up soap.

Size

Dish block: between 5 and 6 ounces, varying slightly because they are hand crafted. Each bar will last you a couple of months, depending on use.

The soap itself measures approximately 2 1/2" square by 1 1/2" thick.

XL dish block: between 10 and 11 ounces, varying slightly. This is more of a cube shape soap block, similar in size to the big block kitchen soap that we also sell.

Ingredients

Organic coconut oil, unrefined sunflower oil, salt, and lemongrass essential oil.

Palm oil free!

Packaging

Recyclable paper label.

Origin

Handmade in Seattle by a sustainable, woman-owned business, Sage on the Mountain.

End of life

Use until completely gone.

This wooden dish scrub brush has firm and durable coconut fiber bristles, making it a perfect choice for cleaning pots and pans. This dish brush is completely compostable at the end of its life, making it a sustainable alternative to plastic scrubbers. 

Pairs nicely with our dish soap block (pictured).

Use and care

Store upright (bristles pointing down) away from water in between uses. 

To improve the longevity of your brush, do not let it soak in water for an extended period of time.

Boil as needed to sterilize. 

Materials

Made of beechwood plant-based sisal bristles.

Packaging

None.

Origin

Designed in Seattle. Made in China by a small company with good working conditions. Their ISO certification is ISO 9001:2008, meaning they have appropriate and effective quality management systems in place and are constantly increasing efficiency. RoHS compliant, meaning they don't use specific hazardous materials banned by the EU. They have a third party inspection service, and are compliant with SGS.

End of life

Compostable.

Say goodbye to single-use plastic baggies, it's time for a switch-up! These durable and reusable silicone bags stand the test of time, and are microwave safe, dishwasher safe, sous vide ready, oven strong, and fridge and freezer friendly. Perfect for stashing snacks, dog treats, or makeup!

They're kind of like disposable baggies, but nontoxic, more versatile, they don't leak, and you only have to buy them once. Cool, right?

Check out the duo packs where we match our favorite colors together!

The snack size is perfect for...

· 2 avocado halves
· block of cheese
· workout snacks
· fruit slices
· baby food
· phone
· cords
· dog treats

Note: Photos on this product listing are by Stasher, the manufacturer.

Use and care

Dishwasher safe - just don't flip the bag inside out, it can compromise the bag's sealed edges.

Safe for use in the microwave, with a sous vide machine, a standard oven, or a pot of boiling water — up to 400F.

TSA-approved for flying with carry-on liquids. The clear window on every Stasher bag offers a view of contents, making them appropriate to pass airport security with travel-size liquids.

Because Stasher doesn't use any toxic sealants, the silicone can sometimes stain with certain foods. To remove stains, make a baking soda paste with vinegar or water, apply to discolored container, let sit for at least 20–30 mins, then rinse and wash the bag like normal, or leave the bag in the sun for a natural stain remover.

Size

7.5 x 4.5 x 1 inches

Capacity: 9.9 FL. oz.

Tare weight: 2.15 oz. / .13 lbs.

Collect leftover soap in this handy pouch for easy use, or place your soap in the pouch to lather and exfoliate with your soap.

The lather comes through the mesh material and those last slivers of soap no longer go to waste! You can salvage several leftover soaps to create a new scent or use it with just one piece. It acts as a mini loofah to exfoliate in the shower, and is large enough to hold a standard bar of soap.

Use and care

Rinse and hang from loop to dry between uses.

Machine wash cold, hang to dry.

Size

4"W x 5.5"H - fits most bar soaps.

Material

Natural sisal fiber.

Packaging

None.

Origin

Designed in Seattle. Made in China by a small company with good workers' conditions. Their ISO certification is ISO 9001:2008, meaning they have appropriate and effective quality management systems in place and are constantly increasing efficiency. RoHS compliant, meaning they don't use specific hazardous materials banned by the EU. They have a third party inspection service, and are compliant with SGS.

End of life

Compostable.

Gone are the days of buying plastic-lined boxes of dish powder or bulky plastic tubs of dishwasher pods destined for the landfill. These natural dishwasher pods packaged in nothing but a brown cardboard box are here, straight out of your zero waste dreams! Store them in a swing-top jar, and you'll practically want to leave them out on display.

Our dishwasher detergent pods will dissolve food debris, fight stains and make your dishes, glassware and silverware sparkle like new. Our natural detergent pods are biodegradable, yet formulated to cut through the toughest grease and food particles. The gentle scrub eliminates residue and protects glasses (even safe for fine crystal) from etching. 

We also offer laundry detergent pods for stain and odor, and for sensitive skin.

Each box contains 25 pods.

Use and care

Use with dry hands only. Add detergent capsule directly into the dishwasher detergent drawer, and run the dishwasher as usual. Close the package and store out of reach of children and pets. 

Do not unwrap or cut open. Pod dissolves completely to release deep cleaning detergent. Use one pod per load.

Size

Each box contains 25 dishwasher detergent pods. One pod per load.

The full box weighs approximately 10.3 oz.

Ingredients

Sodium percarbonate (oxidant, CAS #15630-89-4)*, sodium carbonate (processing aid, CAS #497-19-8)*, sodium citrate (chelating agent, CAS# 6132-04-03)*, Itaconix CHT 122 (chelating agent, CAS #1052620-22-0)*, alcohol alkoxylate (surfactant, trade secret)*, polycarboxylate sodium salt (polymer, trade secret)*, carbonic acid (processing aid, CAS# 497-19-8)*, protease (enzyme, CAS #9014-01-01)*, sodium metasilicate anhydrous (processing aid, CAS# 6834-92-0)*, tetraacethylenediamine (TAED) (oxidant, CAS #10543-57-4)*, sodium silicate (processing aid, CAS#1344-09-08)*, amylase (enzyme, CAS #9000-90-2)*, sodium carboxymethylcellulose (processing aid, CAS# 9004-32-4)*, pods are made with biodegradable polyvinyl alcohol film (PVA) with bittering agent (synthetic water soluble film)*. *Denotes plant or mineral origin.

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This product does not contain palm oil.

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The pod membrane is a biodegradable, water soluble film made of polyvinyl alcohol. When the film dissolves in your washer and enters the water stream in microparticles, micro-organisms that commonly exist in nature break down the PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) to water and carbon dioxide.

As many as 55 species of micro-organisms (including bacteria, yeasts and fungi) that are naturally present in water and soils are capable of breaking down PVA. Research has shown that in river water, PVAs take no more than 1 month to break down into their component parts.

Packaging

Comes in a recyclable and compostable cardboard box made partially with post-consumer recycled content. 

Origin

Sourced from Dropps, a sustainably-minded company based in Philadelphia, PA, USA, that's reinventing the way we do laundry and dishes.

They offer highly concentrated, biodegradable, plant-based laundry machine and dishwasher detergent pods packaged in recyclable cardboard boxes instead of bulky and wasteful plastic jugs. They don't test on animals, use harsh chemicals, or synthetic fragrances. They help us reduce emissions, save space, and save plastic. And we love them for it!

End of life

These pods naturally biodegrade, and aren't toxic to the environment. Recycle the box when you're finished!

This plastic-free sponge is made straight from the loofah plant! It starts off as a gourd that is then dried and turned into a soft sponge, so each one is unique.

It's perfect for washing dishes. You can even cut it into five smaller sponges if you fancy - each loofah or loofah piece lasts about six months!

Not only is it biodegradable, it's 100% plant fiber. We've been looking for an alternative to plastic sponges, and loofahs have great scrubbing power for tough spots on dishes and general cleaning around the home.

It can also be used as a shower loofah. It will gently exfoliate your skin and cleanse your pores so your skin is left feeling soft and refreshed.

Unpackaged, compostable, multipurpose and plastic free. Color us excited!

Use and care

Use as a sponge, for dishes or home cleaning. If you'd like, you can cut it into several smaller sponge slices with a bread knife.

Let dry thoroughly after each use. You can also sanitize it from time to time by microwaving for 15 seconds.

Safe for nonstick pots and pans.

Our loofahs can also be used for bath and body, to create a lather with soap, exfoliate skin and stimulate circulation.

With daily use, each loofah will last around 6 months.

Size

Each loofah is about 4" long  and 2-3" round.

Materials

Loofahs are 100% plant fiber, meaning they are vegan, cruelty free and plastic free. They are made from the dried loofah plant. Our loofahs are unprocessed and unbleached.

Packaging

Unpackaged.

Origin

Our loofahs are from a US company owned by a female US Navy veteran. They are based in South Dakota and are the producers of the Hippie Haven podcast all about sustainability! Their products are small batch, ethically made, and non-toxic.

End of life

You can compost these in your backyard or bury them in your garden, and they will break down within 30 days. They can be commercially composted where available as well.

These classic Boston Round amber glass bottles are a perfect choice to beautifully store liquid soaps, lotions and more. The amber glass also protects products with light sensitivity. 

Note: Due to our packaging limitations, these products each have a maximum order quantity of 6 units.

Use and care

Reuse and refill this bottle with your favorite liquid soap, lotion and more. Buy in bulk and refill this bottle to reduce waste.

To unlock the pump, push down and twist counter clockwise. To lock the pump, push down all the way and twist clockwise until it locks.

Wash the bottle with soapy water and a bottle brush, rinse, and let dry before reuse. To wash the dispenser, pump soapy water through it until it's been cleared of the product, then pump clean water through it to rinse, then let dry before reuse.

Size

Two size capacity options:

16 fl. oz.

8 fl. oz.

Materials

Amber glass bottle with a plastic pump dispenser lid and metal spring.

Packaging

None.

Origin

Sourced from a local distributor in Seattle, WA.

End of life

This item is refillable and reusable. If you choose to get rid of it, the bottle is recyclable, and the lid is in most cases, trash.

These classic Boston Round glass bottles are a perfect choice to beautifully store liquid soaps, lotions and more. The clear glass allows the product within to shine.

Note: Due to our packaging limitations, these products each have a maximum order quantity of 6 units.

Use and care

Reuse and refill this bottle with your favorite liquid soap, lotion and more. Buy in bulk and refill this bottle to reduce waste.

To unlock the pump, push down and twist counter clockwise. To lock the pump, push down all the way and twist clockwise until it locks.

Wash the bottle with soapy water and a bottle brush, rinse, and let dry before reuse. To wash the dispenser, pump soapy water through it until it's been cleared of the product, then pump clean water through it to rinse, then let dry before reuse.

Size

Three size capacity options:

16 fl. oz.

4 fl. oz.

Materials

Glass bottle with a plastic pump dispenser lid and metal spring.

Packaging

None.

Origin

Sourced from a local distributor in Seattle, WA.

End of life

This item is refillable and reusable. If you choose to get rid of it, the bottle is recyclable, and the lid is in most cases, trash.

This pump attachment lid transforms any regular mouth mason jar into a dispenser! It's perfect for products like liquid soaps, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, hair gel, hand sanitizer, and more. You can choose different colors to help indicate what's what!

Upcycling and reuse is the essence of zero waste. We recommend adding this attachment to a mason jar you already own! Even the pump itself is made from BPA free recycled materials. 

We love using mason jars for refillable products since the wider opening makes them so easy to clean in between uses!

This pump pairs perfectly with the reusable and returnable mason jars that our bulk products come in at Eco Collective, or any regular mouth mason jar you have at home. you can trim the dip tube to fit different sizes of mason jars. It's pictured here with a 16 oz jar. 

Size

Fits regular mouth mason jars of any size. Pictured: 16 oz mason jar.

Trim the dip tube to fit your mason jar, it should just reach the bottom of the jar.

Use and care

Attach this soap pump to a mason jar by snapping the top portion into a regular mouth mason jar ring/collar (included), and screwing the assembled pieces onto any regular mouth mason jar. Trim the dip tube as needed to fit your jar; it should just reach the bottom of the jar for best results.

Pump to dispense the product of your choice! 

To clean, pump soapy water through it repeatedly, use a straw brush to clean the dip tube, and follow up by pumping with clean water until it's no longer soapy. Let dry between uses. It's also dishwasher safe!

Materials

BPA free recycled plastic.

Mason jar ring: stainless steel.

Origin

Made with recycled materials in China, and designed by and distributed from Jarware, a Pennsylvania company dedicated to reuse, repurpose and recycle. They create elegant, useful, and affordable accessories for the iconic mason jar, so you can reuse and repurpose to your heart's content.

End of life

This product is durable and reusable. Reuse it again and again with regular mouth mason jars, or give it to a friend or donate to a thrift shop if you're not using it. Depending on your local recycling options, it may be recyclable, but in most cases goes to landfill if it's broken. The mason jar ring is recyclable.

Say goodbye to single-use plastic baggies, it's time for a switch-up! These durable and reusable silicone bags stand the test of time, and are microwave safe, dishwasher safe, sous vide ready, oven strong, and fridge and freezer friendly. Perfect for storing leftovers, buying in bulk, and cooking too! 

They're kind of like disposable baggies, but nontoxic, more versatile, and you only have to buy them once. Cool, right?

The half-gallon size is perfect for...

· buying dry beans in bulk
· popcorn
· sous vide
· steamer bag
· bunch of asparagus
· smoothie ingredients
· baguette cut in half
· computer accessories

Note: Some photos on this product listing are by Stasher, the manufacturer.

Use and care

Dishwasher safe - just don't flip the bag inside out, it can compromise the bag's sealed edges.

Safe for use in the microwave, with a sous vide machine, a standard oven, or a pot of boiling water — up to 400F.

TSA-approved for flying with carry-on liquids. The clear window on every Stasher bag offers a view of contents, making them appropriate to pass airport security with travel-size liquids.

Because Stasher doesn't use any toxic sealants, the silicone can sometimes stain with certain foods. To remove stains, make a baking soda paste with vinegar or water, apply to discolored container, let sit for at least 20–30 mins, then rinse and wash the bag like normal, or leave the bag in the sun for a natural stain remover.

Size

8.25 x 10.25 x 1.5 inches

Capacity: 64.2 fl. oz.

Tare weight: 4.23 oz. / .26 lbs.