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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.

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!

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.

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.

Over 2 billion disposable plastic razors are thrown out each year in the U.S. alone.  A safety razor is a fantastic alternative to disposable razors, and this one can last you a lifetime. It’s unisex, easy to travel with, and reusable for a lifetime. Replacement blades are just $2.25 for a set of 10!

This kit comes with blades and a shave bar, which is perfect for a smooth, close shave. It's a great low-waste alternative to shaving gel - it creates a wonderfully thick lather and is packed full of moisturizing oils to leave your skin ultra-smooth. The soap base is two types of seaweed (oarweed, and kelp) which are nourishing and all natural. 

The kit also includes a soap tin for storing your shave soap or packing it for travel.

Contents

This starter kit includes:

Set of 10 replacement blades

One shave soap bar

One soap tin

One stainless steel safety razor

Use and care

Razor and blades: Allow the weight of the razor to guide you; never press down with the razor head or drag it across your skin like you might with a disposable razor. Use a shaving soap for best results.  When you follow these tips, you'll have a cleaner, safer shave. To travel, simply remove the blade. Dry off the razor after each use and replace the blade when it becomes dull; Bea Johnson says her sons take the razor head apart to let the blade dry after every shave, and the blades last them for an impressive 6 months!

Shave soap: Lather like a bar of soap, and spread as you would shaving cream, or swirl a shaving brush over the top to load and apply with a brush.

Materials/Ingredients

Razor: Stainless steel.

Blades: Platinum.

Soap tin: Tin plated steel.

Shave soap: Oarweed and Rosehip Tea, Saponified Oils of Coconut, Cocoa, Rosehip infused Castor, Calendula infused Sweet Almond, and Rosehip Oil, Kelp, Essential Oils of Lavender, Rosemary, Bergamot, and Peppermint. (Very lightly scented with these essential oils!)

Packaging

Razor: none

Blades: wrapped in compostable paper and paper tape.

Soap tin: None.

Shave soap: Compostable paper and label.

Origin

Razor: Manufactured in China through an environmentally conscious factory.

Blades: Sourced from Premium Platinum blades.

Soap tin: Sourced from a local distributor in Seattle, WA. 

Shave soap: Sourced from Dulse & Rugosa, a mother-daughter business in Gotts Island, Maine, United States.

End of life

Use the shaving soap until completely gone, and re-use the soap tin again and again. The soap tin can be recycled if necessary.

The safety razor should last a lifetime if you take care of it properly.

Replacement blades can be sharpened with denim and eventually recycled.

We recommend collecting used blades in a closed metal container for safety since they are sharp and could be hazardous to you or anyone else handling them on their way to be recycled. Blades fit well in our 2 oz screw top tin, or you can use something you have at home.

To recycle the blades, we have a few suggestions...

1. An easy catch-all option is to ship them to Albatross Designs (PO Box 2254 Berkeley, CA 94702), a company that recycles used razor blades - just be sure to double-envelope them or ship the closed tin of blades so they don't cut through the envelope.
2. You can also check with your local recycling collection service to ask if it's alright to put the closed container of blades directly in the recycling bin. Some are okay with it, and others aren't!
3. Another option is to take your tin of blades directly to a nearby scrap metal recycler.

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!