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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 affirmation candles are hand poured in small batches right here in Seattle by a small, woman-owned company. Each candle offers an affirmation phrase to remind you of your beauty, power, creativity and more. Let these candles help you manifest your desires and goals! You can use them to complement your meditation or affirmation practice, or just to set the mood.

They are made with USA-grown, non-GMO soy wax, and poured in recycled glass jars. 

Kara, the maker of these candles, has thoughtfully paired each affirmation message with complementary scents and crystals which are set in the wax. Learn more about each pairing in the "types" tab below.

Types

Rose quartz - I am beautiful: Rose quartz is known to bring forth loving energy to the heart. Scent: pomelo & sage.

Amethyst - I am divine: Amethyst allows for spiritual growth and protection. Scent: beachwood vetiver.

Fluorite - I am powerful: Fluorite helps us remove blockages in our minds and neutralize negativity. This stone helps us stay strong in who we are & use our power. Scent: Blood orange & raspberry.

Blue Chalcedony - I am creative: Blue chalcedony is known to remove creative blocks. This stone will help you communicate through your own creativity. Scent: Japanese cherry blossom.

Green aventurine - I am prosperous: Green Aventurine is believed to attract wealth, prosperity & opportunity. Scent: eucalyptus.

Red jasper - I am focused: Red jasper helps ground, clearing stress & worries. Scent: apricot jasmine & sandalwood.

Black tourmaline - I am balanced: Black tourmaline is a powerful grounding and energy purifying crystal. Scent: lavender vanilla. 

Use and care

Trim the wick to about 1/4 inch if necessary before each burn, and particularly for the first burn, let the candle burn until the wax pools across the whole candle (about 4 hours) to prevent tunneling, which can result in wasted wax. While it's not necessary every time you burn the candle, we recommend a full burn like this periodically as you use the candle. 

Avoid burning in excess of 4 hours at a time, because this can result in the wick mushrooming and buildup of soot. 

Size

Height: 3.5 Inches; Width: 3.4 Inches; Volume: 10 Fluid ounces. 50 hour burn time.

Materials

Made from recycled glass jars, USA grown sustainably sourced soy wax, 100% cotton wicks, and dust covers made of wildflower seed paper. Each candle is uniquely scented with phthalate-free fragrance oils and contains small crystals - specific crystals and scents are listed in the "types" tab.

Each candle is vegan, and free from lead, zinc, phthalates, alcohol, and GMOs. 

Packaging

Each candle is poured in a recycled glass jar with a paper label and a dust cover made of wildflower seed paper which can be planted to help bees!

Origin

Hand poured by  in Seattle, WA by Kara, the maker of Kundalini Candles. Kundalini is a small, local, woman-owned business. These candles are poured in small batches. Her deep rooted love for the Pacific Northwest, specifically Seattle, has been a big influence in the formation of her brand.

End of life

Follow the use and care instructions tab for our best advice to avoid an uneven burn or "tunneling" which can result in wasted wax.

If your candle does burn unevenly, we recommend melting it down (try pouring boiling water in the jar - the wax will melt and rise to the top, creating a wax pellet that you can reuse once it cools) and repouring it with a new wick. 

You can remove the crystals after using the candle and reuse them for any purpose you wish. If they have wax residue, you can pour boiling water on them, which will melt off the wax which will rise to the top. Remove once cooled and reuse wax pellets for pouring new candles.

Reuse the recycled glass jar to repour another candle, or use it as a glass. It can also be donated for reuse, or recycled.

These blankets will make you want to cozy up and schedule important events like cuddling, TV watching, and getting a cat. They get softer over time and make a truly heirloom gift.

Not only does this super soft organic cotton blanket feel like what a parent bundles up a newborn baby in, it's also big enough for adults, comes in our favorite colors, and has cute lil hand embroidered stars on it. It's made of 3 layers of double weave muslin quilted together with love in India.

These blankets are made in partnership with non-profits and fair trade artisans in Dharmapuri, India, giving trafficked and abused women fair wages and dignified employment. 

Use and care

Machine wash cold on gentle, hang dry or dry on low heat. 

Size

50" x 65"

Materials

GOTS certified organic cotton. 3 layers of super soft double weave muslin quilted together and hand embroidered.

Packaging

Cotton ribbon and an untreated paper tag.

Origin

Designed in the USA and made in India.

Made of GOTS certified organic cotton for the brand Ellie Fun Day, in partnership with non-profits and fair trade artisans in Dharmapuri, India, giving trafficked and abused women fair wages and dignified employment. 

Each blanket empowers marginalized women with a fair wage, food, shelter, healthcare, education and clean water. 

End of life

This is a long lasting heirloom piece that can be passed on if your blanket collection has grown too large or you don't want it for some other reason.

If it really needs to be put to rest, though, you can donate it to a textile recycler like Threadcycle, or even compost it.

These luxurious organic cotton scarves are soooo soft, you'll just want to bury your face in one. They're cushy but lightweight and stretchy, with a fairly loose knit, making them comfortable for any season, except maybe a really hot summer day.

The production can't get much better - they are 100% sustainably US made; knit at the mill using a solar-powered knitting machine with 100% organic cotton which is grown in California and spun in Georgia.

Size

14" x 83"

Materials

100% organic cotton.

Packaging

Informative kraft paper tag.

Origin

Made entirely in the USA. Knit at the mill using a solar-powered knitting machine with 100% organic cotton which is grown in California and spun in Georgia.

Sourced from Echoview Fiber Mill, an environmentally friendly fiber mill in Weaverville, NC. Their mill is Leed Gold Certified 2013, and Living Wage certified.

End of life

Donate to a textile recycling facility such as Threadcycle, or compost.

We pretty much begged Nyema, the local maker of these mouth watering herbal seasoning blends, to let us sell them in our store. That's how desperately we wanted to share these with the world! 

Sadly, as online customers, you can't smell them from where you are. If there was a way we could fix this, we would. If you're having a hard time imagining the blends in real life, you won't regret ordering a travel/sample size of each!

We've been sprinkling Purple Rain on every pasta dish and bagel that comes through our office, and Kanye Pepper is a favorite on popcorn during our team retreats. Forever Green is the perfect addition to a soup or stew on a rainy evening.

Flavors

Purple Rain - A fragrant floral, herbal aroma from the Lavender, Rosemary and Thyme, with a little kick from the chili pepper! Whether or not you've considered eating lavender buds, please, answer this call. Purple Rain is one of those things you can put on practically anything to turn it into a gourmet meal. Our favorite is to sprinkle it on top of avocado toast to start the day!

Kanye Pepper - Almost as spicy as Yeezy himself! This blend certainly has some heat, courtesy of the cayenne pepper, to satisfy the spice lover in your life, while balanced out by a touch of brown sugar and the familiar favorites - garlic and salt. This blend complements a range of cuisines, and personally we love to let it be the star of the show by dusting it on popcorn. Yum!

Forever Green - A must-have for the colder months, Forever Green will help you feel warm, cozy, and nourished. You can get creative with this blend of savory green herbs and a touch of cinnamon. We love adding it to soups and stews!

Sizes

Full size - a 4 fl oz jar full 

Travel size - a 2 fl oz jar full

Ingredients

Purple Rain - Lavender, Thyme, Rosemary, Garlic, Chili Pepper, B.Pepper, Kosher Salt.

Kanye Pepper - Parsley, Chive, Chili Pepper, Thyme, Cayenne Pepper, Onion, Paprika,B.Pepper, Garlic, Mustard Powder, Brown Sugar, Kosher Salt.

Forever Green - Sage, Rosemary, Oregano, Parsley, Onion, Cinnamon.

Packaging

A hexagonal glass jar with a metal screw-top lid, and a small paper label. We love reusing these glass jars for buying other spices in bulk!

Origin

Made by Avenue South, a small, black woman owned business right here in Seattle. Nyema, the maker of Avenue South, grows many of the herbs used in these blends herself!

End of life

The paper label is can be composted, and the jar can be reused or recycled. If you're local, you can donate the used jar to us to be used by our bulk shoppers!

Shake is a unique cocktail book that expresses a straightforward, seasonal approach to drinks and entertaining. Presenting cocktails as simple, social—and, above all, fun—the book inspires and enables readers to take the enjoyment of delicious craft cocktails into their own hands.

The mason shaker barware set includes the mason shaker, a wooden muddler and a jigger, everything necessary to start crafting delicious cocktails. It’s the perfect companion for at-home bartenders.

Together as a bundle, these products make a fun and easy at-home kit for craft cocktails! The mason shaker can also be used for other shaken drinks such as matcha, and for can be helpful for filtering infusions. The mason shaker lid fits any regular mouth mason jar!

Use and care

Mason shaker jar and lid: Dishwasher safe.

Stainless steel jigger: Dishwasher safe.

Wooden muddler: Hand wash only. Avoid letting it sit in liquid for prolonged periods of time.

Size

Shake book:

Mason shaker barware set:

• Measurements: 9 x 5.5 x 13 inches
• The Mason Shaker: 32 oz. regular mouth mason jar with shaker lid.
• Muddler: 10 in.
• Double sided jigger: 0.75 oz. / 1.5 oz. (with labeled measurements)

Materials

Shake book: Paper with a premium soft cover.

Mason shaker barware set:

• Mason shaker: Glass mason jar, and and stainless steel.
• Double sided jigger: Stainless steel.
• Muddler: Wood.
• BPA free and FDA approved.

Packaging

Shake book: None.

Mason shaker barware set: Kraft paper box with built in handle.

Origin

Written by Eric Prum and Josh Williams, founders of W & P, the company this book was sourced from. Published by Clarkson Potter Publishers NY, and printed in China.

W & P is a wonderful company, focused on product design, sustainability and wellness. They provide high quality, design-forward reusables, and informative books focused on learning and mindful experiences.

They take an active role in the manufacturing process, collaborating with factory partners to ensure product quality and responsible business practices.

They're also involved in promoting sustainability within their community through sharing resources and recipes that support Mama Earth.

End of life

These are durable items, and should last you a long time. Pass them on to someone else or donate them if you're done and they're still in good condition. Otherwise, the book, glass jar, mason shaker lid, and jigger are all recyclable and the muddler is compostable. The paper packaging for the barware set is recyclable and compostable.

In an ever-connected age dominated by devices, many travelers are using vacation time to re-engage with the present moment. Learn mindful strategies for unplugging outside the office, whether exploring a more minimalist approach to travel or simply dedicating your full attention to friends and family.

Authored by by former Travel + Leisure journalist Sara Clemence, Away & Aware is a complete guide to mindful travel, with tips and advice for minimalist packing, unplugging on the road, connecting with local culture, traveling with children and easing back into the real world upon your return.

The stylish wooden Do Something Dice are designed to inspire spontaneous itineraries for exploration and adventure, whether traveling overseas or simply stepping out your front door. Each of the four dice contain six options across four categories: eating, sightseeing, exercise and nightlife. A simple roll of the dice is all one needs to answer that all-important question: what should I do today? Use it while traveling or as a way to see your own hometown from new eyes.

Size

Away & Aware book: 

• Page Count: 130
• Trim Size: 6 in. x 8 in.

Do Something Dice: 

• Packaging: 3.35 in. x 3.35 in. x 1.75 in
• Dice: 20mm

Materials

Away & Aware book: Paper. Hardcover bound.

Do Something Dice: Wood.

Packaging

Away & Aware book: None.

Do Something Dice: Paper box.

Origin

The book was written by Sara Clemece and published by Dovetail. 

Sourced from W & P, a company focused on product design, sustainability and wellness. They provide high quality, design-forward reusables, and informative books and kits that are focused on learning, coming together, and mindful experiences.

They take an active role in the manufacturing process, collaborating with factory partners to ensure product quality and responsible business practices.

They're also involved in promoting sustainability within their community through sharing resources and recipes that support Mama Earth.

End of life

Both of these products are durable and can be used again and again, passed along to someone else, or donated to a thrift shop. If necessary, the book is recyclable and the dice are compostable.

Lunette Period Cups are a wonderful zero waste alternative to tampons or pads for any one 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 for $40 and it'll last you for years. The best part? You can leave it in for 12 hours at a time. You shouldn't have to interrupt your work day to change a tampon or spend time worrying about your period. Let's level the playing field. What will you do with your 12 hours?

Use and care

Rinse and wash with a gentle soap after each emptying; store in pouch. Boil between periods to sanitize.

Materials

A 100% zero waste product. The cups (clear and colored versions) are manufactured from the highest quality medical grade silicone (FDA Approved) and they do not contain any phthalates, bisphenol A, or heavy metals. 

Packaging

This comes in simple, 100% compostable boxes. Even the clear window on the box is actually made of a sturdy plant cellulose - not plastic!

Origin

Sourced from Lunette, a woman-owned and operated company.

End of life

While a menstrual cup can last a woman several years, many women like to purchase a new menstrual cup every 1-3 years. Rather than throwing the retired menstrual cup in the trash, the Lunette can be safely burned and it will simply turn to ash.

These adorable mini cards are just the right size for a short personal message with your gifts. They're just the size of a business card, and they come in a set of 12 cards with matching little envelopes. A perfect way to save some paper (and money) with your gift giving this year!

The hold hearts or "happy holidays" messages are sweet and suit all sorts of recipients. 

The possibilities are endless with our Mini Notes.
Here are some ideas!

- Secretly stash one in your partner's pocket before work.
- Give one to a stranger.
- Hide them around the house.
- Include them in packages or letters to friends.
- Slide them in a friend's laptop.
- Pop them in a tip jar.
- Keep them in your wallet / purse to use spontaneously

The list goes on!

These cards are screen printed in small batches right here in the USA. They are made by a wife-and-husband team in Michigan, where they use locally made recycled paper from a Michigan hydropower paper mill!

Size

 2.5" tall by 3.5" wide (business card size).

Materials

Silk Screen Printed with water based ink on professional equipment
Paper: 100# recycled white paper

Packaging

Each set is tied together with compostable twine.

Origin

Designed, printed and assembled 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

Recyclable.

Gone are the days of buying bulky plastic jugs of laundry detergent, destined for the landfill. These highly concentrated plant-based laundry 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 it out on display.

Gentle on your skin and your clothes, these unscented natural laundry detergent pods are the safer, powerful alternative. No scents, no dyes, no enzymes and no chlorine means no worries for your sensitive skin and no compromises when it comes to clean clothes.

We also offer scented and unscented stain and odor laundry detergent pods, and dishwasher detergent pods. 

Each box comes with 32 pods.

Use and care

Use with dry hands only. Add detergent capsule directly into the back of the washer drum BEFORE adding clothes. Do not place in the dispenser drawer.

Do not unwrap or cut open. Pac dissolves completely to release deep cleaning detergent.

Use one pac for regular wash load. For extra large loads or high capacity machines, use 2 pacs. 

General instructions

Note

Do not overload the washing machine. If there are too many items in your machine, the ratio of water to clothes may be off and pod may not be mixed with enough water to fully dissolve. Overfilling your washing machine will not allow your laundry to be washed properly.

Size

Each box contains 32 laundry pods. One pod per load.

The full box weighs approximately 12.4 oz.

Ingredients

Ethoxylated alcohol, C12-16(CAS #68551-12-2, surfactant), glycerin (CAS #56-81-5, processing aid), triethanolamine (CAS# 102-71-6, pH adjuster), linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (CAS# 68584-22-5, surfactant), subtilisin (CAS #9014-01-01, enzyme), alpha amylase (CAS #9000-90-2, enzyme), deionized water (processing aid), pods are made with biodegradable polyvinyl alcohol film (PVA) with bittering agent (synthetic water soluble film). 

This product is certified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to meet the Safer Choice Standard for household and cleaning products.

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!