Shop Local
The easiest way to reduce your carbon footprint while shopping this holiday season is by frquenting small, locally-owned businesses. Beyond Small Business Saturday, make a plan to visit stores in your area owned by those in your community.
Mohair Blanket Scarf
These luxurious blanket-scarves are part of a circular upcycle program that supports old factories in South Africa. Made from end of the run mohair yarn stock, this collection from Obakki is made up of small, limited-edition colorways.
Fellowship Wallet
A piece of nature for your pocket, this cork wallet is a refined accessory for your everyday needs. Don’t worry about being tough on this one, much like animal leather, natural cork is durable and ages beautifully. This product is handmade in Portugal from sustainably sourced cork.
Kinoko Recycled Plastic Table Lamp
Sean Kim, designer of the best-selling Wavy Lamp, was inspired by mushrooms and pleated fabric when dreaming up Kinoko. Using the 3D-printing technique Kim is known for at the Brooklyn-based brand Wooj, the Kinoko Lamp is composed of recycled PLA plastic in an accordion pattern.
“Mama Told Me” Puzzle
A new release from artist Emily Reay! Mama Tried is the ultimate in retro vibes in 1,000 beautiful pieces. A product of Birdie, the sustainable puzzle brand, every puzzle is manufactured in the USA using 100% recycled materials, soy-based non-toxic inks and biodegradable plastic packaging.
Fair-Trade Coffee Subscription
Ampersand Coffee Roasters provides the ultimate holistic coffee experience through quality coffee, women’s empowerment, environmental regeneration, & upward spirals. The coffees come from bird-friendly farms all over the globe (meaning they don’t clear-cut trees), including the Congo, Honduras and Nicaragua.
Glacial Bowl
The Glacial Bowl from Borrowed Earth is designed to capture the essence of frozen landscapes. Each Borrowed Earth object is crafted from remnants and leftover pieces from the studio’s primary projects, , minimizing waste and highlighting the unique textures, patterns, and materiality of each piece of stone.