Sustainable Businesses
to support
Apart of the journey to living a more green and sustainable lifestyle means you should consider supporting businesses that align with your same values. Luckily, there are several options to consider from supporting farmers markets, buying sustainable brands at local stores, or finding entire lines and businesses who have sustainable products. Below are some online sustainable shopping options I have come across for you to support, including those who's origin is my home of Oregon.
Oregon Sustainable Businesses
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Well Earth Goods.
(Medford, OR)
They specialize in home products that are zero waste and made of natural products to support a plastic-free lifestyle. They offer free shipping and 60 days back money guarantee. Their products have even been featured in VOGUE.
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Made Trade.
(Portland, OR)
Made trade upholds being accountable to a "higher ethical standard." For them, this looks like fair wages, sustainable products, quality craftsmanship, and transparency while providing beautiful design and artistry within all their goods. They sell a large array of home goods, furniture, and clothing.
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Sweet Skins.
(Eugene, OR)
Wha is special about Sweet Skins is that it is an eco-clothing company owned by women who identify as "minority women." Mira Fannin, the designer and founder, makes a commitment to social responsibility and creating a healthier planet. She states, “we want to be a role model for future companies and for young people from diverse backgrounds.”
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Simple Sundries.
(Portland, OR)
Their mission is "to eliminate our dependency on plastic by offering affordable waste-free household products while empowering and encouraging everyday action against climate change." Beautifully said. If you are nearby, they even offer delivery!
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Nau.
(Portland, OR)
Nau offers both eco-friendly and high tech performance wear so you never have to chose between sustainability and quality. They value ingenuity and innovation with clothing built to last. Their clothing line offers classic and modern pieces that are all unique in design.
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Other Sustainable Businesses
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Patagonia.
Patagonia sells eco-friendly outdoor apparel and accessories that have a reputation of being high quality and high tech. They are also known for their commitment to environmentally friendly business practices.
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Grove.
Grove offers a vast selection of sustainable, plastic neutral products from cleaning, to personal care, pet care, kid's products, household and beauty. Grove curates 150+ sustainable brands to allow for such a wide range selection.
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Brands to look for that collaborate with Grove are:
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Preserve: household and personal care products, all of which are recyclable or compostable
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Dr. Bronner's: organic soaps and personal care products where all of their plastic bottles are post-consumer recycled. This company also strives to upheld fair trade principles and practices.
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Pela.
Founder, Jeremy Lang, felt compelled to work towards a plastic-free future after witnessing first hand the damage plastic had on our ocean. Jeremy's goal has since been to create sustainable alternatives to everyday products, most notable being Pela's line of phone cases.
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Smeg.
Smeg creates household appliances under responsible design. They are committed to sustainability and improvement with long-lasting products built from easily recyclable materials. Along with quality performance in mind, Smeg strives to create products that have low energy consumption.
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Business by category:
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Clothing:
​Oregon:
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Made Trade
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Nau
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Sweet Skins
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Happily Ever Borrowed
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The Renewal Workshop
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Bluer Demin
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Brady Lange
Other:
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Patagonia
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Blackstrap
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Tom's
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Sorona
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Woolmark
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Quince
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Reformation
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Levi's
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Able
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People Tree
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Home Appliance:
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Smeg
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Bosch
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LG
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Samsung
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Miele
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Home Goods:​
Oregon​
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Well Earth Goods
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Simple Sundries
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Made Trade
Other
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Grove
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West Elm
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Parachute
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Uncommon Goods
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Goodee
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Our Place
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The Little Market
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7 sustainable & Eco Friendly Appliances to Cool, Cook & Clean. Sustainable Jungle. (2022, February 8). Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://www.sustainablejungle.com/sustainable-tech/eco-friendly-appliances/#item%201
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About the made trade team: Made trade marketplace. Made Trade. (n.d.). Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://www.madetrade.com/pages/about
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About Us. Sweet Skins Hemp. (2021, September 10). Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://sweetskins.com/about-us/
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About well earth goods. Well Earth Goods. (n.d.). Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://wellearthgoods.com/pages/about-well-earth-goods
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About. Nau International Inc. (n.d.). Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://nau.com/pages/about
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Assoune, A. (2021, October 15). 8 best popular clothing brands based in Oregon. Panaprium. Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://www.panaprium.com/blogs/i/oregon-clothing-brands
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Environment & Sustainability. Smeg. (n.d.). Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://www.smeg.com/ie/company/sustainability
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Oijala, L. (2014, March 29). 7 made in Oregon Organic and Sustainable Fashion Labels. EcoSalon. Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://ecosalon.com/7-made-in-oregon-organic-and-sustainable-fashion-labels/
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Our story and mission. Pela Case. (n.d.). Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://pelacase.com/pages/our-story
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Simple Sundries. (n.d.). Reusing & Refilling Plastic & Glass for a waste free community. Simple Sundries. Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://simplesundries.life/about-us
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Staff. (2022, March 17). 15 Sustainable Home Decor Brands for the Mindful Home. The Good Trade. Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/7-artisan-made-home-decor-brands-for-the-conscious-home
Staff. (2022, March 31). 35 ethical and sustainable clothing brands betting against Fast Fashion. The Good Trade. Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/fair-trade-clothing
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