Holistic + Sustainable Brands for the Home
Sitting Room
FURNITURE
CRATE & BARREL – a small section of furniture crafted of natural materials, including kiln-dried hardwood, plant-based polyfoam and Forest Stewardship Council-certified teak.
HOME RESERVE – uses USA made materials combined with the part-by-part renewability of their products that extends the life of each piece. The company works AWS, a local Indiana organization that employs the handicapped. They assemble the parts bags that are used in every product package.
INMOD – bedroom furniture and lighting made with materials like sustainable wood and bamboo.
JOY BIRD – mid-century modern furniture made in a workshop in Mexico where workers are paid fairly in a safe, fun work environment. For each item sold, more trees are planted than were used in the manufacturing of that item.
MADE TRADE – an online destination for ethically and sustainably made goods from brands around the globe.
MEDLEY – responsibly manufactures in the USA, cutting down on carbon emissions,. They don’t use fire retardants or harsh chemicals. Medley consideres all components that go into furinture making.
SABAI – modern and sustainable furniture. Their three sofa fabric options are recycled velvet, cotton, or upcycled polypropylene. They source FSC-certified wood for all of their frames. Sabai also uses a water-based glue with no VOCs and certiPUR-US certified foam for their cushions. Sabai works with an ethical manufacturer located domestically in North Carolina, which helps to minimize their shippig related carbon foot-print footprint.
STEM – considers all components when making their eco-friendly furniture. They don’t use fire retardants or harsh chemicals. Materials include FSC certified, domestically sourced hardwoods, bamboo sheets, natural linseed oil, & zero VOC finishes.
URBAN WOOD – furniture made from wood that is reclaimed from local sources in Los Angeles, reducing forest clear cutting, landfill use and air pollution. No trees are harmed in the manufacturing of their products.
WEST ELM – handcrafted products are sourced from a network of 35+ artisan groups in 15 countries, employing nearly 5,000 makers. They offer Fair Trade Certified™ products. Products are made with organic fibers and other sustainably sourced materials.
DECOR
ACCOMPANY – fair trade, ethical and sustainable home decor made by artisans.
ANCHAL PROJECT – organic cotton pillows & framed art. A nonprofit social enterprise that addresses the exploitation of women around the world. They create employment opportunities, services and products that support empowerment of women worldwide.
BAMBECO – every product is crafted with care from reclaimed, recycled, natural, renewable and organic materials-designed to take toxicity out of the home and enhance the way we connect with nature. They have even pledged to a net zero carbon footprint by 2020. Available on amazon.
ELIKIA COLLECTIVE – a socially conscious company that partners with artisan groups around the world that create beautiful, modern, unique, and ethically-sourced handcrafted home goods. Available on amazon.
RAVEN & LILY – has a mission to alleviate poverty among women through access to meaningful, fair wage jobs that produce beautiful, eco-friendly products.
SO WELL MADE HIMALAYAN SALT LAMPS – a trusted retailer for Himalayan salt lamps. All of their materials are sustainably sourced and they use 100% reusable, recyclable, and eco-friendly packaging.
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES – every purchase improves the lives of makers by supporting their craft and providing a fair, stable income.
THE CITIZENRY – partners with artisans from around the world to create modern goods for the well-traveled home.
WEST ELM – handcrafted products are sourced from a network of 35+ artisan groups in 15 countries, employing nearly 5,000 makers. They offer Fair Trade Certified™ products. Products are made with organic fibers and other sustainably sourced materials.
Kitchen
COOKWARE
BAMBECO – every product is crafted with care from reclaimed, recycled, natural, renewable and organic materials-designed to take toxicity out of the home and enhance the way we connect with nature. They have even pledged to a net zero carbon footprint by 2020.
BAMBU – products for the home created from renewable, recyclable or reclaimed materials.
KEEPCUP – stylish coffee mugs that replace disposables.
LIVE VESSEL – gorgeous tumblers that are handmade with tourmaline ceramic glaze to improve any drinking liquid.
NATURAL HOME BRANDS – stylish & eco-friendly kitchen gadgets at an affordable price. Materials include: stainless steel, bamboo, organic cotton, compost bins, cork, & recycled glass.
NORDIC WARE – meeting and exceeding US environmental regulations for air and water, using BPA-free and melamine-free materials in their products, and using nonstick coatings that are water-based rather than solvent-based are just a handful of the ways that Nordic Ware participates in being sustainable.
XTREMA COOKWARE – all natural 100% ceramic cookware for healthy eating and living. SAVE 10% w/ code SAVEX10 on their Website.
FOOD STORAGE
BEES WRAP – fabric infused with beeswax, jojoba oil and tree resin, the perfect combination for an alternative to plastic wrap. Available on amazon.
GOLDILOCKS WRAPS – a Canadian company making eco-friendly alternative to plastic wrap, available in many cute prints inspired by the outdoors.
STASHER BAG – made of 100% pure platinum silicone, an alternative to plastic bags. No PVC, no latex, no fillers or byproducts. Available on amazon.
STAPLES
CAMERON’S COFFEE – 100% compostable coffee pods for a kuerig machine. They also sell whole bean and ground coffee. Available on amazon.
MOUNTAIN MELS ESSENTIAL GOODS – creates herbal products sustainably, from the packaging to sourcing ingredients. They have a range of loose leaf teas. Select products available on amazon.
KITCHEN LINENS
ANCHAL PROJECT – organic cotton table linens. A nonprofit social enterprise that addresses the exploitation of women around the world. They create employment opportunities, services and products that support empowerment of women worldwide.
ALL COTTON & LINEN – organic cotton goods ranging from produce bags, napkins, table cloths, and more to help you live a zero waste lifestyle.
Bedroom
Bedding
ANCHAL PROJECT – quilts, bedding & pillows. A nonprofit social enterprise that addresses the exploitation of women around the world. They create employment opportunities, services and products that support empowerment of women worldwide.
AVOCADO GREEN MATTRESS – mattresses. Eco-friendly, non-toxic & luxury mattresses and pillows. The company is a member of 1% for the Planet.
AUTHENTICITY 50 – sheets, duvets & pillows. 100% seed-to-stitch, made in the USA, premium bedding. Direct-to-consumer. Supporting jobs and manufacturing in America.
BEAR MATTRESS – mattresses. Made in the USA with a material called Celliant, sourced from natural minerals. A portion of their profits are sent to Good Sports to help children all over the country have access to an active, healthy lifestyle.
BRENTWOOD HOME – mattresses. committed to making products as safe and natural. Products are hand-crafted in LA with eco-friendly materials including bamboo, organic cotton, wool, kapok, organic latex, and soy wax. Available on amazon.
COYUCHI – bedding and linens. Committed to sustainability, minimally processed organic & natural fibers and a truly human commitment to the hands that touch each product. From GOTS Organic to Fair Trade, all of their products have a story and are crafted with intention. Available on amazon.
GRUND – bedding. High quality, 100% organic cotton products.
LIVING FRESH – bedding. Hotel quality bedding carefully crafted from the finest botanical eucalyptus fibers with eco-friendly, non-toxic dyes that cast a beautiful sheen to every color. Available on amazon.
LOOM & LEAF – mattresses. American-made, eco-friendly, affordable luxury memory foam mattresses.
NEST BEDDING – mattresses & bedding. a family owned and operated company committed to providing customers with non-toxic, organic and American made products.
PARACHUTE – bedding. modern bedding designed in Venice Beach and responsibly manufactured by the world’s best artisans. Textiles are 100% natural – meaning no harmful chemicals or synthetics.
SAATVA – mattresses. American-made, eco-friendly, affordable luxury mattresses made with eco-friendly materials like 100% organic cotton and all-natural Talalay latex.
SAVVY REST – mattresses & bedding. an employee-owned B Corperation, environmental and social factors are integral to their business methods. All of their products are made with organic materials. Available on amazon.
SOL ORGANICS – bedding. luxurious comfortable bedding using only Fair Trade Certified™, 100% organic, non-GMO and eco-friendly long-staple cotton, without the use of harmful chemicals. Select products available on amazon.
UNDER THE CANOPY – bedding. consciously made bedding using GOTS certified organic cotton and OEKO-TEX certified production. Available on amazon.
WEST ELM – bedding. handcrafted products are sourced from a network of 35+ artisan groups in 15 countries, employing nearly 5,000 makers. They offer Fair Trade Certified™ products. Products are made with organic fibers and other sustainably sourced materials.
Lavatory
HYGIENE
for ORAL CARE & COSMETICS head to
the GREEN BEAUTY DIRECTORY.
LEAF SHAVE – redesigned plastic-free safety razors with a three blade pivoting head. *best razor ever!
MERKUR – alternative to disposable razors. High quality, made in Solingen following German high technological and environmental standards.
PURE PLANET CLUB – 100% tree-free toilet tissue made from renewable Bamboo and Sugarcane waste.
TUSHY – a modern bidet that clips onto your toilet and transforms your health and the planet.
WHO GIVES A CRAP – a 100% recycled toilet paper line (they also have bamboo toilet paper) that uses 50% of its profits to build toilets and improve sanitation in the developing world.
Bath Towels
COYUCHI – Committed to sustainability, minimally processed organic & natural fibers and a truly human commitment to the hands that touch each product. From GOTS Organic to Fair Trade, all of their products have a story and are crafted with intention. Available on amazon.
DORAI BATH STONE – created with diatomaceous earth, it is both sustainable and designed to instantly remove water. Unlike traditional synthetic mats that absorb moisture and generate bacteria, the bath stone helps to prevent mold.
GRUND – High quality, 100% organic cotton products. Available on amazon.
LIVING FRESH – Luxury towels carefully crafted from the finest botanical eucalyptus fibers with eco-friendly, non-toxic dyes that cast a beautiful sheen to every color. Available on amazon.
PARACHUTE – modern bath essentials designed in Venice Beach and responsibly manufactured by the world’s best artisans. Textiles are 100% natural – meaning no harmful chemicals or synthetics.
Office and Craft Room
Electronics
MPB – buy or sell used photo and video equipment.
Craft Supplies
DARN GOOD YARN – exotic yarn with a fair trade twist. Their yarn includes recycled silk yarn, recycled silk ribbon, reclaimed cotton yarns, and newspaper yarn.
WOOL AND THE GANG – sources materials for crochet and knitting that reduce negative environmental impact.
Gym
Yoga Supplies
For athletic wear, check out the SLOW FASHION DIRECTORY and visit the lounge + active wear section.
BRENTWOOD HOME – yoga + meditation pillows. committed to making products as safe and natural. Products are hand-crafted in LA with eco-friendly materials including bamboo, organic cotton, wool, kapok, organic latex, and soy wax. Available on amazon.
HEJ HEJ MATS – yoga mats that reduce the amount of plastic waste with each one sold. The logo and strap are made out of biodegradable organic cotton with a water-based print. Each mat gives to the social initiative EarthChild Project.
SUGA YOGA – yoga mats made in the US entirely from recycled wet suits which diverts tons of neoprene from landfills. Also a proud member of 1% for the Planet.
URBIVORE – yoga mats created by 2 eco-loving sisters using cork – a material sustainably harvested from the regenerative bark of cork oak trees. These cork oak forests maintain thousands of jobs and help in the conservation of cork oak forests.
Housekeeping
Cleaner
BLUELAND – offers everyday cleaning products without single-use plastic packaging. Their effective, non-toxic products are formulated without water (you already have that at home) and minimize the carbon footprint generated when shipping these products from their warehouse to your home. The products are paired with reusable bottles so you only buy the bottle once and never have to throw it away. The refills are only $2 making this brand incredibly cost effective.
BON AMI – cleaning powder for many surfaces. Hypoallergenic and does not contain chlorine, perfume, or dye.
CLEANING ESSENTIALS – makes it easy to create simple, effective household cleaners that are safe, natural, and non-toxic. Members of 1% for the Planet.
DR BRONNERS– all-purpose cleaners, made with plant-based surfactants, essential oils, without any synthetic dyes, fragrances or preservatives. Packaged in post consumer recycled plastic bottles.
GAIA NATURALS CLEANERS – created by a mom the safe and effective cleaning products are packaged in glass or tin containers.
SUPERNATURAL – extrasensory cleaning for your home, your soul and the planet. Supernatural creates magical home cleaning elixirs powered by plants, minerals and essential oils. Their formulas are lab-tested and proven to be as effective or more effective than big-name cleaning brands. TWO trees planted for every Starter Set purchased.
Laundry
BUCKAROO ORGANICS SOAP BERRIES – a berry shell that naturally contains soap. They grow on the Sapindus mukorossi (Soap Berry) tree in the Himalayas. The natural soap found in these berries is called saponin.
CORA BALL – works by trapping and securing threads in its “spindles” that can be easily cleaned as microfibers collect.
DROPPS – produces the original natural, skin-safe, plastic-free effective laundry detergent pod.
ECOEGG – a money-saving and hypoallergenic alternative to washing detergent. This device uses natural cleaning pellets that do not contain any harsh chemicals.
GAIA NATURALS CLEANERS – created by a mom the safe and effective cleaning products are packaged in glass or tin containers. Available on amazon.
GUPPY FRIEND WASH BAG – protects synthetic garments and reduces the amount of microfibers that may enter rivers and oceans from washing.
WOOLZIES – natural, hypoallergenic wool balls. No more harmful fabric softeners, plastic dryer balls, or dryer sheets. Available on amazon.
Pet Supplies
Accessories
CYCLE DOG – [$$] leashes, collars, and harnesses are made in the USA with an upcycled backing, and a latch-lock metal buckle that is 4 times stronger than plastic. They are waterproof, and available in reflective material.
EARTH DOG – [$] manufactures the finest quality hemp product. They donate 10% of profits to spay/neuter programs to limit the unwanted animal population.
PLANET DOG – [$$] leashes, harnesses, and collars are made with natural hemp and resist mold, mildew, odors, and UV rays. They are 100% biodegradable. Available on amazon.
WILDER DOG – [$$] made and assembled in the USA and are backed by a lifetime warranty. Gear made for the adventure dog.
Food
FROMM FAMILY – [$$] fifth-generation family-owned & operated artisan pet food company based in Wisconsin creating natural products out of their own USDA-inspected plants. Available on amazon.
OPEN FARM – [$$$] family-run business producing nutritious food with respect to farm animal welfare while also having a positive impact on the environment. Available on amazon.
STELLA & CHEWYS – [$$$] manufacturer of natural, premium, raw freeze-dried and frozen food for dogs and cats. Available on amazon.
Treats and Bones
BARKWORTHIES – [$] treats and chews are completely digestible and do not contain preservatives, chemicals, or additives. Most of their products contain only a single ingredient. Available on amazon.
BENEBONE – [$] an American small family business producing top-quality chews for dogs. Their nylon chews have only 100% real food ingredients, such as bacon, chicken or peanuts. They are committed to the welfare of dogs through product donations and community involvement. Available on amazon.
BOCCES BAKERY – [$] woman-owned small business making all-natural biscuits, in delectable flavors. Baked by hand, in small batches, with the freshest ingredients. Available on amazon.
BUCK BONE ORGANICS – [$$] a family run business that collects naturally shed elk antlers across the US. No elk are ever harmed in this process. Available on amazon.
EARTH ANIMAL – [$] natural alternative to rawhide that is easily digestible. Locally sourced, growing the USA, made in a human food facility. Available on amazon.
SOJOS – [$] makes premium, all natural treats without artificial preservatives in small batches. Proudly made in the USA. Available on amazon.
Toys
BECO PETS – [$] toys made from sustainably sourced rice husk rubber (100% natural). They are non-toxic, eco-friendly, and safe! Available on amazon.
CYCLE DOG – [$$] durable toys made of eco last post consumer recycled materials. Products are proudly made and tested in Portland, Oregon. Toys are available on amazon.
GOUGHNUTS – [$$] the USA made toys are designed to address the simple but serious issue of safety. Each toy has included in it’s design a patented safety indicator where green means “go” and red means “stop.” Available on amazon.
KONG – [$] ultra durable toys made with a natural rubber in the USA. Available on amazon.
MAMMOTH PET – [$] the flossy chew is a rope toy made with 100% natural cotton. Available on amazon.
PLANET DOG – [$] makes toys out of their signature ORBEE-TUFF material that is safe and manufactured in the USA without the use of chemical softeners or toxins. Available on amazon.
WEST PAW – [$$] Montana based company that makes toys with their eco-friendly Zogoflex material, and handcrafted plush toys. They have a recycling program available for their Zogoflex toys. They are certified B Corp. Available on amazon
Bedding
BECO PETS – beds are made of recycled plastic, and the natural fiber hemp making them hypoallergenic, antibacterial and odour resistant. Currently unavailable in the USA, but keep checking. We have one and LOVE it!
BIG SHRIMPY – makes long-lasting, planet-friendly pet beds out of Montana. The beds are made from fleece scraps that would otherwise end up in a landfill. The company also offers the recycling of all the pet beds they produce via their Full Circle program. Available on amazon.
CYCLE DOG – waterproof dog beds made in USA with antibacterial treatment, meaning less bed stink! They are filled with an EcoFill recycled material made from discarded plastic bottles.
HARRY BARKER – vintage, luxury beds made with eco-fiberfill from 100% post consumer recycled plastic bottles. Available on amazon.
NEST BEDDING – beds made with 100% green waste recycled plastic fill that is both breathable and non-absorbant, and durable canvas cotton fabric.
SAVVY REST – comfortable, non-toxic beds made of natural, organic latex, with a removable organic cotton covers. The company is a certified B Corp.
WEST PAW – Montana based company that makes their beds with eco-friendly IntelliLoft from recycled plastic. They are certified B Corp. Available on amazon.
Wellness
DR HARVEYS – finest chemical-free health products for your pets, proudly made in the USA. Available on amazon.
Grooming and Cleaning
PETBIOTICS – the first revolutionary PREBIOTIC formula that helps ramp up your pets’ healthy bacteria to create a natural alkaline enzyme that gently absorbs beneath the dermal layers to quickly rebalance pH from the inside-out. Made by Alaevia Skincare, all products are 100% organic, scented with pure essential oils, GMO free, non-toxic and chemical & dye free.
WASH BAR – an eco-friendly option, with zero waste, plastic-free packaging. Crafted in New Zealand with a simple list of natural, organic ingredients. Available on amazon.
BECO PET’S BECO POCKET – an easy way to remember your poo bags. Clip this on your dog’s leash. It’s made from sustainable rice husks and bamboo. Available on amazon.
EARTH RATED – compostable large & thick poo bags that are BPI free and fit in most dispensers. Available on amazon.
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