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We are so glad to know you are as interested in learning where your money goes as we are.  You can find out more about the brands we carry below.  

As always, we are looking to support locally sourced Midwest products with sustainable practices when we can so please let us know of any additional brands you would like to see us carry!

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The brands we carry

Nothing Fancy - Beeswax wraps ***LOCAL FAVORITE!***

  (Jacksonville, Illinois) Their beeswax wraps are made with certified organic cotton that's coated with sustainably sourced beeswax, jojoba oil, and tree resin.  The result?  An easy, reusable, and all-natural way to store your food.  
This local company launched in early 2019 but recently moved operations to a 3,000 square foot warehouse location in Jacksonville, Illinois, and expanded their operations.  Their  In the Fall of 2021, their beeswax wraps were featured on Good Morning America.   

SERIOUS Lip Balm ***LOCAL FAVORITE!***

  (Jacksonville, Illinois)  An art professor and her former student, we - Khara and Luckey - unknowingly launched Serious Lip Balm from our kitchens in 2014 when we discovered a mutual passion for creating handmade and useful gifts while making people laugh.  Serious Lip Balm quickly escalated from a way to give something heartfelt to teachers to a fully-fledged business with more than 15 products and hundreds of SKUs.  (without all of those nasty chemicals we all worry about)

Sapadilla Soap Co

 (Vancouver, BC)

Sapadilla Soap Co. makes nice little eco-cleaners and soaps that do nice little things for you, your home and the earth.  their smart formulations, with plant-based ingredients and only 100% pure essential oil blends, leave your home sparkly clean and smelling wonderfully fresh.  

Giovanni Cosmetics

 (Beverly Hills, CA)

Giovanni was the first full-range, salon-inspired hair care brand in natural product stores, and today is the #1 selling hair care line in the US. Natural Products Industry.  Giovanni's success is all about the products.  What truly garnered the attention of the natural products industry was Giovanni's ability to grow the hair care category.  Giovanni erased the lines between natural and professional hair care and offers the consumer complete hair care solutions.  

Heliotrope

(San Francisco, CA)

The creator of Heliotrope was looking for a fragrance-free shower gel, and he couldn't find one in all of SF.  So he started this company to make personal care products with no artificial perfumes or synthetic colors.  They make all their products in small batches in Northern California, using only pure essential oils.  LGBTQ+ Owned

Good Earth soap

(Green Bay, WI)

 At Good Earth makes it our #1 priority to do the best we can for the planet. They are on a quest to reduce the amount of plastics used in their products-adding zero waste options such as an Ecotube for  lotion bars & lip balms made from 100% recycled cardboard. They do not test on animals or use palm oil and offset all carbon & greenhouse gas emissions through TerraPass. A carbon neutral company,  every order placed plants a tree via One Tree Planted & 1% for the Planet members.

Vi Bella

 (Sioux Center, IA)

Vi Bella is a job-creation company passionate about providing a path out of poverty in impoverished areas of Haiti and Mexico.  
Vi Bella story has grown to provide employment, education, and opportunity to more than 60 artisans in Haiti, Mexico, and right here in the United States. They to use sustainable, upcycled, recycled materials in our designs, such as seeds,  paper, and discarded plastic bottles found around our centers, cleaning up the communities in which we work.  

Symbiotic Products, LLC

Their mission is to push our country towards green products & sustainable, minimum packaging, through wholesale distribution of sustainable products to all retailers across the country - with a focus on small and medium businesses (the heart of our country) which are often more willing to try new, eco-friendly products. Especially if it means they can contribute in some way to the mission to slow climate change for the good of their children, grandchildren, and the whole world.  

Zerra & Co.

 (Baltimore, MD)

 Zerra & Co. was founded in 2018 by Hailey Graef with the mission to provide safe, natural and easy to use low waste cosmetics. Since then, they've grown into a small woman-owned and run business and continue to take strides in the cosmetic world towards a more sustainable future. Their products are 100% vegan & Leaping Bunny certified, and they are a proud 1% for the Planet member! Retailers can also collect glass and metal containers for their container return program.  

Whispering Willow

 (Lincolntown, North Carolina) 

 At Whispering Willow they instill every day with beauty, kindness, & gratitude. We begin with an amazing team who have a passion for handcrafting apothecary products. We use a unique combination of natural and organic ingredients and beautiful, eco-conscious packaging to create certified cruelty-free products (Leaping Bunny certified) that are as effective as they are attractive. They back to their community by donating a portion of profits to charity each year.

Green Sprouts (i play, Inc)

 (Asheville, North Carolina) 

Becky Cannon's curiosity about how children can reach their full potential inspired her to start her company, i play., Inc. After earning a degree in child development, she moved to Japan to study and teach.  What started as one mail-order item has grown into an offering of a Family of Brands and hundreds of natural baby products. Today, Becky and her daughters Emi and Mari are the mother-daughter owners of i play., Inc.  

Earth Harbor Naturals

(Springville, UT)

Founder, Ali, is a St. Simons Island native, herbalist and health scientist, who created EARTH HARBOR out of her treehouse kitchen. Products are synthetic-free, sustainable, organic, vegan, cruelty-free products. They proudly partner with 1% For The Planet® to save marine life and are a multi-award-winning, Leaping Bunny, PETA, and Think Dirty® Certified brand. Handcrafted in small batches.  As seen in Whole Foods, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, and more. 

Made Man Shower & Shave

(Wenatchee, WA)

 Since 2012 they have been successfully running their 'sister' company Twisted Tomboy which is a bath+body line designed strictly for women.  But what about the men? It doesn't take a rocket scientist to notice that men's grooming products are few and far between. After years in this business, they have noticed little growth, but a BIG NEED and demand for high quality men's products.  From shaving to beards to skin care, hopefully we will have the men covered now too! 

Me.Mother Earth

(Las Vegas, NV)

  A husband and wife team started this company with a collapsible straw kit.  Living in a plastic "throw away" culture  is ruining our planet, and they believe every individual has the the ability to make a difference.  By swapping to earth-friendly products or reusable products like theirs, we can help reduce plastic waste and provide a cleaner planet for all.  Let's #stopplastic and help our Mother Earth. 

Millstream Home

(Lancaster, PA)

 When you make a purchase from Millstream Home, you directly support each Maker and their family here in their Hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Our Amish basket weavers, quilters, toymakers, our seamstress and potters, blacksmiths and leather makers, candlemakers and broom weavers.  Each piece is made in someone’s shop or shed, or garage turned craft room. No elaborate factories here, just a hard days work and a life spent doing what we love.

ChooMe

(Rocklin, CA)

 Based in northern California, ChooMee brings a fresh approach to feeding through creative design. We believe that feeding should be flexible, in more ways than one! Our products feature innovative solutions to everyday challenges for baby and parent. Our team is driven to help families everywhere develop a positive relationship with food at the early stages of development. Our mission is for all children to have the opportunity to establish healthy habits for a bright future! 

Arcticus

(United Kingdom)

 Arcticus’ mission is to support the conservation of the Arctic environment & its wildlife. From every purchase, 25% of profits are donated to trusted recovery programmes in the Arctic Circle run by major NGOs such as the WWF and Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC).  Founded in Cambridge in 2018, they live by the principles of taking action and inspire others to further support planet Earth. 

Wee Gallery

(St. Petersburg, FL)

 As a graphic designer (Surya) and teacher (Dave), the founders were fascinated by the idea of helping their baby’s brain develop by literally playing with visuals. They discovered as motor skills develop, babies, start to grab the cards to look at them. As you tell stories for each animal, your baby may listen and look, starting to turn the card again and again. Eventually, they will start to be able to point out each animal as you name them. 

Mama Suds

(Goodrich, MI)

 MamaSuds is a woman-owned small business. It is their mission to educate and empower health-conscious families who want to make informed decisions about what they use to clean their bodies and homes by creating naturally-focused, synthetic-free products that are truly safe.  

Tidal Wave Organics

 At Tidal Wave Organics, they specialize in creating plant-based, mineral sun block and sun protection skincare safe and effective for the whole family to use. All products are vegan, and all packaging and shipping materials are compostable or  recyclable/reusable. We are a small family run business based in St. Augustine, Florida USA where we make our products by hand and in small batches. A portion of profits go to cleaning plastic waste from our oceans and waterways 

Rescued Wine

(Truckee, CA)

 Their candles are not manufactured in a factory, but are hand-poured and hand-blended in small batches in-house in their California studio using artisanal techniques.  Their mission is to give back to animal rescue groups and better our environment one recycled bottle at a time.  In addition to bringing the finest quality candles into your home, 10% of our annual profits go towards animal rescue. 

Plaine Products

(Cincinnati, OH)

Founded by two sisters Lindsey and Alison Delaplaine, Plaine Products began with a dream to have less plastic in the world.  Offering a line of toxin-free personal care products Plaine Products come in aluminum bottles as an alternative to single use products that can be sent back and refilled time after time. Based in Cincinnati, OH, all of the products are vegan, non-GMO, cruelty-free, biodegradable, color-safe and free of parabens, sulfates and toxins.

Bestowed Essentials

(Rapid City, SD)

 Bestowed Essentials is a social impact company that manufactures eco-friendly personal care & cleaning products. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, where we provide meaningful employment to people of all abilities.  - all-natural, non-toxic ingredients - plastic-free, zero waste packaging - PETA certified vegan + cruelty-free - owned by a female US Navy veteran - handmade in small batches in the USA - all employees paid above local living wage 

Bamboo Switch

(Bear Lake, MN)

 Bamboo Switch is an Eco Lifestyle brand that encourages people to “make the switch” to a zero-waste life. Our products are thoughtfully designed for utility and beauty. We believe that your eco journey starts small and grows. We are not here to preach or shame but to educate and share.  A zero-waste life is our ultimate goal. Sustainability is the foundation of Bamboo Switch. .

Zefiro

(Chicago, Illinois)

 Zefiro's mission is to help us reduce and reuse by offering products that are free of unnecessary packaging, minimize single use waste and are safe for both us and the planet.   The products they offer are  based on a few important criteria: They’re an alternative to a single use product. They are better for both the consumer and the planet They aren’t difficult changes that you will need to incorporate into your life. They’re simple swaps. They’re an affordable alternative 

Benjamin Soap Co.

(Austin, TX)

Each product from their cold process soaps to our hand poured soy candles are handcrafted in small batches. They use plant based oils, 100% pure soy wax, which is sourced from American grown soy beans, ethically sourced & sustainably grown ingredients. They use minimal packaging that is recyclable and biodegradable. They source locally grown organic herbs & vegetable powders, using locally harvested & filtered raw honey, olive oil & beeswax. 

Mali Wear

(Charlotte, NC)

 We are a down to earth, simple living, beautiful baby essential making, Small Baby Shop Boutique. We love designing our baby products from our humble nest in Charlotte NC with natural sustainable Earth providing elements with a modern rustic country taste! We believe that every child is a gift to be treasured and our shop supports and loves on the orphans and expecting mamas in hardships! 

City Maid Green

(Bend, OR)

They are  on a mission to make cities across America green—one clean house at a time. They believe in a clean free of toxins and full of plants to keep our water, air and communities thriving for generations to come.  Offering ZERO WASTE packaging with reusable glass bottles and concentrated refills! 

Dr. Jon's Vegan Shaving Soap

(Rochester, NY)

Dr. Jon's is a vegan, cruelty free grooming brand focused on sustainability. They use glass, paper and metal for their packaging instead of plastic.  Besides grooming products we are very involved with various animal welfare projects. We run a catch and release program in Central Ohio and Kim is on the board of directors for the Ohio House Rabbit rescue. We run various events through the year helping to support the rabbit rescue, the Humane Society and other local charities. 

CRUX Supply Co.

(Tipton, PA)

 In 2013, they set out on a mission to develop better skincare and grooming products for men. In an industry overrun by harsh chemicals and deceptive labeling, they want to be known for honesty and simplicity. When it comes to ingredients, they seek the best natural and organic alternatives for your skin—like cane sugar for exfoliation and essential oils for fragrance. The same level of care goes into the process: they make every formula by hand in small batches in rural Pennsylvania

AllMatters

(Copenhagen, Denmark)

 As a greener alternative to managing your period with pads and tampons, OrganiCup was founded in 2012 in Copenhagen and has become one of the leading menstrual cup brands in Europe.  The OrganiCup can be used for up to 12 hours and unlike pads and tampons, the cup collects the flow instead of absorbing it, minimizing dryness. The OrganiCup is made of 100% medical grade silicone from the leading supplier in the US and does not contain any hazardous chemicals. 

The Circular Living co.

(Santa Cruz, CA)

 They're a super small biz comprised of two fun-loving women who want to help protect people and the planet from toxic chemicals and plastics.  

Their commitment is to provide you with totally awesome and effective products that bring a smile to your face and might even make you think “hey, I’m gonna break up with some of the other toxic chemicals and plastics that are still in my life and reconnect with the planet.” 

LuxeDesigns Co, LLC

(Philadelphia, PA)

LuxeDesigns specializes in home décor products made from wood, ceramics, resin, and various stones.  Their goal is to provide you the same quality products they use at home, made proudly by those same artisans they have purchased from. In doing so, we  help the artisans and their families make a living.  They donate to NGOs and invest back into the community where portions of profits go to empowering women, helping children, and aiding the elderly.  

TwentyTwo TurtleDoves

(Quakertown, PA)

 Run solely by a homeschooling Mom of 2, TwentyTwo Turtledoves strives to provide educational, handmade products that you can’t find anywhere else. They specialize in wooden toys that are simple, open-ended and durable. The owner of TwentyTwo TurtleDoves says:  

"I’m so thankful for my small business to have a little place of its own in this big, big world and I’m so thankful to you for being a part of it." So, thank you!

Full Circle Home

(New York, NY)

Full Circle creates home care products for everyday families to promote health and order in their homes, and the one home we all share.  At Full Circle, they are committed to the health of our environment for this and future generations. Their manufacturing process is designed to preserve resources and reduce waste while creating lasting products from safe materials.  They believe that even the littlest changes can have an impact (even if it’s just choosing a better dish brush). 

Huppy

(Based in California)

 At Huppy, they believe that sustainable oral care can do more than avoid a few cavities. That’s why their mission goes beyond healthy smiles and happy gums.  Huppy toothpaste tablets naturally whitens, fights plaque, and freshens breath — without any plastic waste and only with premium ingredients. Their tablets are vegan, non-GMO, and cruelty-free, and recipients of beauty awards from Women’s Health and SELF. 

EcoFreax

(London, Ontario, Canada)

 Ecofreax is a family owned online store carrying a wide variety of products that are kind to our environment. As husband and wife with small kids they started their eco journey a few years ago and love to impact people we meet on the way. Nothing makes them prouder and happier than hearing from customers that they made some impact on their lives either by education or by providing products had an impact on their habits. 

Green and Gorgeous Organics

(Redding, CA)

Their story begins with founder Krisy Kim's quest to create completely natural beauty products that are safe for you and the Earth.  After her day job, Krisy used her San Francisco apt as a test lab where she created high-quality organic products that changed her beauty routine. After years of perfecting the non-toxic, environmentally-friendly, effective ingredients, she founded G&G Organics. They use biodegradable packaging and are committed to being completely plastic-free.

Leaf Green

(Columbus, OH)

 Leaf Green strives to have a completely eco-friendly process. Their socks, packaging, and shipping envelopes are either 100% bio degradable or made out of recycled materials. They want to have a negative carbon footprint, which is why for every pair of socks sold a tree gets planted. 

Marley's Monsters

(Eugene, OR)

Marley's Monsters launched in 2013 while owner and founder Sarah Dooley was on maternity leave awaiting the arrival of her 1st child, Marley.  Today, Marley's Monsters provides eco-friendly, reusable products and home and beauty goods. They believe living a sustainable lifestyle should be fun and unique to your style. Coordinate UNpaper® Towels, Cloth Wipes and Nursing Pads with the colors of your kitchen or nursery, or let your kids choose Cloth Napkins for their school lunchbox.

Once Kids

(Dallas, TX)

They build environmentally-friendly toys that strengthen kids' sense of wonder and creativity! They believe in believing. Believing kids learn to believe in themselves through the toys they play with. Believing children have the ability to create imaginary worlds with some blocks and superhero figures. Believing in creating products that align causes that will positively impact future generations.  Organic, Natural, Charitable, and Environmentally-friendly. Once Kids. For Always. 

Walrus Oil

(Springfield, MO)

Established in 2017, Walrus Oil  provides Handcrafted Wood Finishes, Leather Care, and Skincare Products.   Don't let the name fool you, their skincare products that we carry are all 100% vegan!

Earth & Daughter

(Austin, TX)

Sustainable products for a zero waste home. All products are 100% vegan, and we ship using biodegradable and compostable packaging.  As seen  in Vogue, Buzzfeed, domino, and the Los Angeles Times.


LastObject ApS

(Copenhagen, Denmark)

Their mission is to eliminate single use items by creating reusable sustainable alternatives.  Their values:

Products must have at least 10x real environmental impact vs the traditional single use products they replace.

Building premium products with high usability and excellent design.

End-to-end sustainable across their entire value chain,.

All statements provided here are to the best of our knowledge. Brand suppliers will be subject to periodic reviews in accordance with our company procedures.

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