Workaday Handmade is Forrest Lewinger, a Georgia-raised ceramicist who makes perfectly unrefined pottery from his studio in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. This WH Blue Marbled Cup is a nice example of his aesthetic, which never seeks to hide the hand of the maker. The matte cups feature a blue and white marble glaze that gives off a trippy, clouded effect. The overall result is a carefree,......read more
If you're in the market for quality, sustainable childrens' clothes, look no further than Mini Rodini, the Swedish kidswear brand launched by Cassandra Rhodin in 2006. We're feeling these mega-adorable, organic cotton pyjamas printed all over with a classic map of the world. The perfect way to get your child on a "worldly" path, the PJs are made of GOTS-certified fabric, with a Grandpa closure at......read more
Smooth and Regenerate / Garden Roses, Lavender + Raw Honey + Organic Virgin Coconut Our organic Honey + Coconut Mask moisturizes, soothes, and rejuvenates skin with the help of virgin coconut oil, honey, as well as lavender and rose petals harvested from our Northern California gardens. Honey is a powerful humectant— a substance that draws its moisture from the atmosphere and keeps......read more
Based in the golden hills of Northern California, CleanFlame™ creates the world’s best ultra-clean burning, 100% recycled firelogs and firestarters. These safe, family-friendly products deliver enchanted firelit evenings, toasty campfire experiences, and even outdoor cooking fun—all while safeguarding the environment. CleanFlame’s patented manufacturing process uses......read more
Valentine's Day may be a consumerism-driven holiday, but that doesn't mean you can't still celebrate love in a conscious way that minimizes both your conceding to commercialism as well as your carbon footprint. If you're set on keeping things green amongst the sea of red and pink, here are 14 sustainable Valentine's Day gift ideas. While the "Hallmark Holiday" may encourage spending silly......read more
SolSource is a high-performance parabolic solar cooker that harnesses the energy of the sun for outdoor cooking with zero fuel and zero emissions. It is an innovative way to BBQ, grill, steam, bake, boil or fry with only solar energy, and a perfect fit for your garden, balcony, backyard or rooftop. Inspired by the problem of indoor pollution from household stoves faced by rural families in......read more
For every dozen or so Etsy stores hawking homemade crafts, there is one that offers something truly special. Melanie McKenney's Vegetabowls, spotted recently on Etsy, belong to that unique minority. Using molds from real fruits and veggies scored from her local farmer's market, Melanie creates slip-cast earthenware bowls that look just like the pieces of produce from which they are cast. Each......read more
Using the "one-for-one" charitable business model made famous by Tom's Shoes, Florida-based Bare Earth offers vital assistance to some of the people who need it most: war refugees in South Sudan. For each sale of the organic, chemical-free soap bars, the company delivers the same dollar-value proceeds overseas. That money is used to buy soap from local manufacturers and distribute it in refugee......read more
Based in Panama, the Azuero Earth Project is a US-registered earth conservation nonprofit dedicated to "preserving the earth’s ecosystems, protecting biodiversity, and promoting healthy communities by helping people to make informed decisions, take sustainable actions, and share knowledge." Lofty goals, indeed. And ones we can get behind. This set of six limited edition artist plates......read more
This environmental science kit is the perfect tool to teach kids about the problems faced by our planet -- and how sustainable practices and technology can help us can overcome them. The kit is organized into five main sections: renewable energies, natural resource usage, climate change prevention, waste and water management, and energy conservation. From constructing a miniature water treatment......read more