
Perennial SHFT fave FEED Projects comes through with another great product that helps in the global fight against hunger. Made from natural burlap and organic cotton, the FEED 2 Bag features two comfy green straps (including a messenger strap for bikeriding) and a copper ring closure. Like all their products, the FEED 2 Bag comes with an important cause: Each bag sold feeds 2 children in school......read more
Since 1913, the Stanley brand has been building rugged products that last. The classic Stanley thermos is the very embodiment of product durability. The thermos is known to survive being dropped from planes, run over by vehicles, even shot with a gun. Now in its 96th year of production, the BPA-free, stainless steel thermos comes with a lifetime guarantee. ...read more
Since 2006, Theo Chocolates have been produced in Seattle at the only organic and Fair Trade chocolate factory in the U.S. It may be hard to wrap your head around that because they taste like gifts from from heaven above. Our favorite is the mindblowingly delicious Theo Coffee Salted Caramel, a collaboration with the expert coffee roasters at Caffe Vita. Each box comes with four pieces. ...read more
Put your plastic pet bowls away! Sustainable Beco Bowls are made from waste bamboo and rice husks left over from farming. They're tough, durable, and dishwasher friendly, and after years of use, they're fully biodegradable. Available in several great-looking colourways, in size small or large....read more
The Cubano (featured) is hand-made from a recycled cigar box and finished with a soy based oil which protects against water, mildew, and UV rays. It reminds us of those summer camp projects with bow tie maccaroni and gold spray paint. This one has no toxicity, so it wont hurt the birds and it's a great looking re-use design. ...read more
Here is a simple and elegant fix to a (First World) problem that annoys us every single day: Dropped power cords. One Less Drop, designed by Dan Heckler and brought to market with the help of Kickstarter, solves the dilemma and looks good doing it. The solid block is made of recycled aluminum ("from discarded wheels, engine blocks and the like") which is hand-finished and anodized for long-term......read more
There aren't too many companies out that have produced the same product in the same essential design for over a century. In fact, we can only think of one: Opinel, the French knifemaker founded by Joseph Opinel in 1890. Opinel's signature beechwood-handled pocket knives look pretty much the same as they did in the late 19th century. For amateur mushroomers like us, this Opinel Mushroom......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
Flora Grubb's fantastic plant boutique is Bay Area's hub for local, seasonal horticulture. Above and beyond the creative plant offerings on Grubb's menu are these Handcrafted Forest Floor Ornaments, containing living environments of Tillandsia air-plants, lichens, mosses and other forest trimmings. Adding an extraordinary element to holiday decoration, the Forest Floor Ornaments......read more
Recompute is the world's first and only sustainable desktop computer. With an external case made from die-cut corrugated cardboard, and laminated together with non toxic white glue, Recompute is designed with its full life cycle in mind. The product's inner hardware is designed for easy dismantling, allowing for easy recycling. When it reaches the end of its useful life (around three......read more