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Rock/Creek - Outdoor Gear

Rock/Creek - Outdoor Gear

John Aebi-Magee
Clothing & Accessories, Outdoor Recreation

Rock/Creek's mission is to provide products that keep you safe and comfortable in the outdoors while being committed to leadership in environmental stewardship and improving access for outdoor recreation. Rock/Creek funds charitable foundations including the Southeastern Climbers Coalition, the Access Fund, the Cumberland Trail Conference, and the Lula Lake Land Trust and they help raise money for environmental initiatives. Recent funding projects include trail construction, land purchases, and parking and campsite construction for trail access. 

Rock/Creek participates in the Chaco shoe recycling program and Patagonia's recycling program to reduce waste and distribute clothing to people in need. 100% of the power used by Rock/Creek is offset by certified natural wind power and the company strives to conserve energy and offset their carbon footprint. Rock/Creek strives to eliminate waste in their daily operations by using low waste packaging and moving to a paperless warehouse fulfillment system. 

Rock/Creek offers an extensive collection of outdoor products including men's and women's jackets, sweaters, shirts, pants, base layers, and footwear, plus a complete selection of gear for backpacking, camping, climbing, kayaking, running, and travel. Located in Tennessee, their products are available online.

Sleep & Beyond

Sleep & Beyond

John Aebi-Magee
Bedding

Sleep & Beyond is a family owned manufacturer of organic and natural bedding with fair trade and sustainable factories located in Kyrgyzstan, India, and China. Their mission is to create an inspirational, sustainable, and educational system that will benefit people without harming the planet. Sleep & Beyond makes their products from organic Merino wool, natural Shropshire wool, and organic and natural cotton. They raise their own Merino sheep in the mountains of Kyrgyz Republic, which produce superfine organic wool. Sleep & Beyond is a fair trade employer who pays fair wages to their factory workers, provides great working conditions, and never employs children. Their products are tested to be free of arsenic, VOC’s, and other carcinogenic chemicals that are used in most conventional bedding products. Sleep & Beyond adheres to the most stringent certifications of USDA Organic, Oeko TEX, Woolmark, and GOTS to back up their “100% natural” and “100% organic” statements. You can purchase Sleep & Beyond pillows, comforters, sheets, blankets, mattress pads, and mattress toppers online with free shipping for U.S. orders and eco-friendly packaging.

Busch Systems - Recycling Containers

Busch Systems - Recycling Containers

John Aebi-Magee
Business Supplies, Household, Recycling

Busch Systems manufactures a complete line of recycling bins, recycling containers, waste receptacles, and compost containers. They engineer their recycling containers to use minimal natural resources and to ship effectively, thereby reducing carbon emissions. All of the products produced by Busch Systems contain recycled content, are 100% recyclable, and are made in North America. Busch Systems has a core philosophy of "People, Planet, Product" that guides them in their environmental responsibility. They are willing to make decisions, such as recently installing living green walls, that don't necessarily benefit the financial bottom line.  They believe that by doing the right things, the right things come back. Every year Busch Systems sets sustainability goals for the company. Their recent goals have included switching to eco-friendly soaps, recycling more of their waste, switching all light bulbs to LED, switching to paperless accounting, reducing packaging by 15%, and reducing energy and water consumption by 5%. If you are looking for any type of recycling container for your home or office, Busch Systems offers a simple tool on their website to help you find the right product for your needs. Their products are available for purchase directly from the website.

North Star Toys

North Star Toys

John Aebi-Magee
Children & Parenting, Toys & Games

North Star Toys is a family business that has been making quality, non-toxic, wooden toys since 1979.  Every toy they offer is made by hand in their workshop in New Mexico. Environmental sustainability is top priority for North Star Toys. They recycle their paper, use recycled packaging, print on recycled paper, reuse waste sawdust for chickens, donate wood scraps to schools, only use sustainably managed American hardwoods, use food grade non-toxic oils for finishing, and 100 percent of the electricity that runs their workshop comes from wind and solar energy. North Star Toys are CPSIA compliant for product safety. North Star Toys are available for purchase online and their selection includes wooden cars, trains, animals, boats, and pull toys.

Maple Landmark - Wooden Toys

Maple Landmark - Wooden Toys

John Aebi-Magee
Children & Parenting, Gift Items, Toys & Games

Maple Landmark manufactures wooden toys like building blocks, ABC blocks, cars, trucks, puzzles, rattles, rocking horses, trains (including their well known Name Trains), and wooden board games. Located in Vermont, Maple Landmark's 40 employees produce all of the products themselves from locally harvested wood. Most of the lumber comes from a forest nine miles from their shop. Part of Maple Landmark's mission statement is to practice good stewardship of the environment. They strive to reduce waste, reuse, and recycle, and they strive to use suppliers who meet the same standard they set for themselves. Their sawdust is reused by local farmers for cattle bedding and wood scraps are available for local residents to use for kindling. Maple Landmark uses reclaimed packing and shipping materials and they accept waste packaging, magazines, and junk mail from the community to shred for packing material. Recycling has become a way of life for the employees at Maple Landmark. The company's products are sold to thousands of toy stores, gift shops, and catalogs plus all of their products are available for purchase online.

The Honest Kitchen - Organic Pet Food

The Honest Kitchen - Organic Pet Food

John Aebi-Magee
Pet Care

The Honest Kitchen produces dog and cat food that is made from the same fresh meats, fish, and produce you might find at your local farmer’s market. In fact, Honest Kitchen pet food is literally fit for human consumption. Their pet foods are minimally processed and gently dehydrated to preserve quality. You just add warm water and serve. The Honest Kitchen's pet foods are made with 100% organic grains that are non-GMO. Their chicken is 100% free-range, antibiotic-free, and they use cage-free turkey and wild-caught fish that is MSC-certified. The Honest Kitchen cares as much about how they do business as they do about producing healthy pet food. Their finished products are concentrated and lightweight which cuts down on the energy used in transport. Their packaging is made from recycled or sustainably harvested SFI-certified fiber and it is printed with vegetable inks. The packaging is also BPA-free because BPA has been linked with hyperthyroidism in cats. The Honest Kitchen conserves energy by using energy efficient equipment and lighting plus they provide bicycles for employee transportation. All of The Honest Kitchen's dog and cat foods can be ordered online. 

Dolphin Blue - General Store

Dolphin Blue - General Store

John Aebi-Magee
Body & Personal Care, Business Supplies, Gift Items, Household, Pet Care, Recycled Paper, Toys & Games

Dolphin Blue is a provider of a wide range of recycled, eco-friendly, and sustainable products that are made in the USA from the highest amount of post-consumer recycled content attainable. They specialize in products for your home, office, and pets. Products include recycled paper, office supplies, remanufactured ink cartridges, home & garden items, healthy snacks, body care products, pet supplies, calendars, cards, gifts, and toys. Dolphin Blue products contain a minimum of 20% post-consumer recycled material whenever possible or, if not recycled, they are the most sustainably manufactured available and with a minimal carbon footprint. Dolphin Blue packages orders using only post-consumer recycled or reused materials. A portion of profits are donated to environmental non-profits and customers help direct those donations. Dolphin Blue products are available online and they ship to U.S. locations.

Icebreaker - Merino Wool Clothing

Icebreaker - Merino Wool Clothing

John Aebi-Magee
Clothing & Accessories, Wool & Natural Fiber

Icebreaker produces a wonderful line of stylish merino wool long sleeve shirts, short sleeve shirts, zip turtleneck shirts, base layers, sweaters, jackets, hats, gloves, scarves and a full selection of merino socks. Icebreaker's commitment to sustainability is substantial. To start with, they have stringent supplier requirements. Their primary wool cleaning plant recycles its cleaning water, their spinning plant recycles heat, and their manufacturing plant uses environmentally-friendly dye. All manufacturing contractors are required to be working toward a global environmental assurance program, such as ISO 14001 and to consciously minimize environmental impact. Icebreaker's garment manufacturer, spinner, and sock manufacturer are all accredited to ISO 14001: 2004.

All of the cardboard that Icebreaker uses for packaging is either recycled or

Baabaazuzu - Upcycled Clothing

Baabaazuzu - Upcycled Clothing

John Aebi-Magee
Clothing & Accessories

Baabaazuzu produces men's and women's jackets, vests, hats, scarves, mittens, purses, bags, throws, and christmas stockings all handcrafted from 100% vintage materials that are reclaimed and transformed into a beautiful wearable. No two pieces of Baabaazuzu are ever alike. Upcycling is even more eco-conscious than recycling because the materials do not have to be remanufactured. Even the buttons, zippers and other embellishments found on the old clothing is removed and reused in the final designed products. Baabaazuzu switched to high-efficiency laundry machines designed to use less energy use and water. All the garments are washed with a local-made soap that is biodegradable and uses no bleach or phosphates. Baabaazuzu also reuses cardboard shipping boxes, uses sustainably-sourced office supplies, and recycles paper and other office waste. Located in northern Michigan, Baabaazuzu offers online sales.

CozyPure - Bedding and Mattresses

CozyPure - Bedding and Mattresses

John Aebi-Magee
Bedding, Children & Parenting

CozyPure manufactures organic mattresses and organic bedding products made-to-order in Norfolk, Virginia. Their latex mattresses are custom-made from organic cotton, wool, and natural latex rubber and contain no toxic chemicals. Founded in 1990, CozyPure was the first company in America to offer natural organic mattresses and organic bedding  nationwide. CozyPure uses 100% on-site renewable wind, solar, and geothermal energy to operate their factory and 70% of their raw materials come from producers who also use solar energy. CozyPure's shipping boxes are made from 100% post-consumer recycled content. CozyPure also produces wool mattress pads, latex mattress toppers, wool comforters, organic cotton blankets, latex pillows, wool pillows, organic cotton pillows, organic cotton sheets, crib mattresses, baby bedding. All products are available online.

Babyganics - Household and Baby Products

Babyganics - Household and Baby Products

John Aebi-Magee
Body & Personal Care, Children & Parenting, Household

Babyganics is a manufacturer of organic household products that are baby safe and effective. Made from plant-based ingredients, including many organic ingredients, Babyganics ensures their products are safe for babies. They evaluate every product and every batch for pH, odor, color, and other factors to ensure the products are contaminant free and ready to perform. Babyganics also strives to package products in a way that promotes sustainability. Babyganics products are available at retail stores and online. Their product line includes laundry detergent, hand sanitizer, wipes, bubble bath, shampoo, toothpaste, dish soap, hand soap, sunscreen, lotion, insect repellent, spray cleaner, and chlorine-free diapers.

Loop Organic - Organic Bedding

Loop Organic - Organic Bedding

John Aebi-Magee
Bedding, Household

Loop Organic manufactures quality organic linens and natural organic bedding. Part of Loop's mission is to educate the public on the ill-effects of conventional cotton growing and to help encourage choosing organic. All of Loop Organic's production processes are free from known carcinogens and heavy metals. Chemical-free alternatives are used during the finishing process, for example, hydrogen peroxide is used for whitening in lieu of chlorine bleach. Even the low-impact dyes which are used are certified organic. Loop products have even been proven safe enough for many with acute allergies and chemical sensitivities. All Loop products are made of fabrics that are certified to the most stringent set of standards for organic cloth and they are manufactured in accordance with fair-trade guidelines with fair pay and clean safe working environments. Loop strives to consider the social and environmental impacts of important business decisions and their products are packaged in simple cloth and brown paper packaging. Their products, including sheets, duvet covers, woven blankets, towels, and pillows, are available online.

Big Dipper Wax Works

Big Dipper Wax Works

John Aebi-Magee
Aromatherapy, Body & Personal Care, Gift Items, Household

Big Dipper Wax Works is committed to creating products and working conditions that contribute to the health of the community and the planet. They always use natural biodegradable ingredients including locally sourced 100% beeswax, pure essential oils, and 100% cotton wicks. Big Dipper uses minimal packaging, they reuse packing materials, and they use post-consumer recycled paper. The company recycles their own paper, cardboard, aluminum, and glass. To reduce waste further, Big Dipper sells bulk refills for many of their products. Big Dipper strives to use local suppliers when possible and they support a variety of organizations that are working to sustain a healthy beekeeping community. Big Dipper Wax Works sells their products online and they include a wide variety of beeswax candles, bulk beeswax, beeswax based lip and body balms, and candle holders.

Bee Hive Candles

Bee Hive Candles

John Aebi-Magee
Gift Items, Household

Bee Hive Candles makes every candle by hand using only all natural, renewable resources like pure beeswax and an all cotton wick so you will be certain you are burning a candle that's safe, non-toxic and environmentally friendly. The Bee Hive Candle workshop is 100% powered by sustainable Green Power. Bee Hive Candles uses 100% pure beeswax with no filler or additives from beekeepers in the USA. Many candles sold as beeswax are not 100% pure beeswax. Their products are hand poured and finished. Bee Hive Candles keeps their labeling and packaging material to a minimum. All candle labels are printed on recycled paper using soy or vegetable inks. They reuse packaging and purchase recycled boxes. The company donates to organizations helping people who are less fortunate or in need of help. Bee Hive Candles is located in Washington and their products are available for purchase online with a low fixed shipping cost.

PJs Sleep Company

PJs Sleep Company

John Aebi-Magee
Clothing & Accessories, Bedding

PJs Sleep Company is a woman owned business offering a complete line of certified organic sheets, mattresses, mattress toppers, sleepwear, shams, robes, blankets, duvets, bath accessories and baby products. Their organic mattresses are made from certified organic cotton, wool, and latex. The components are hypoallergenic and their organic latex keeps its shape and firmness far longer than conventional memory foam. PJs environmental commitment includes using recycled packaging, recycling all used mattresses, supporting many local producers, and requesting environmental policies from every supplier. PJ's is located in Los Angeles and they ship throughout the U.S. with fixed rate shipping charges.

Maine Mountain Soap & Candle

Maine Mountain Soap & Candle

John Aebi-Magee
Body & Personal Care, Household, Pet Care

Maine Mountain Soap & Candle produces handmade natural and organic soap, candles, bath and body care products, and pet shampoo. Maine Mountain Soap and Candle uses organic vegetable oils for their soaps, natural fibers for felted products, and pure essential oils for bath & body products. They operate their business under the mission of reduce, reuse, and recycle. They use recycled packaging peanuts from environmentally conscious area residents who want to keep them out of the landfill and their products are not tested on animals (except, of course, their pet shampoo, which is used on their own pets and their friends). Online sales, shipped from Maine.

Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap

Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap

John Aebi-Magee
Body & Personal Care, Cleaning Products

Dr. Bronner’s is a family business committed to making socially and environmentally responsible products of the highest quality, and by dedicating their profits to help make a better world. Dr. Bronner's soaps are renowned for their quality, versatility, and eco-friendliness. Emanuel Bronner started Dr. Bronner’s in 1948 and the 4th and 5th generations of the Bronner family run the company today. Dr. Bronner's is now a leader in environmental responsibility. With complete transparency, they state their environmental impacts. Out of 27 million pounds of product produced last year, 81% of the raw material was fair trade and 83% was certified organic. Additionally, 64% of packaging was from post consumer waste and only 11% of total waste was not reused or recycled and went to a landfill. The Bronner mission is to make humble and mindful use of the earth’s gifts. Do not waste and do not harm the land or people or animals. What comes from the earth must go back! Dr. Bronner's soaps are available at major retail outlets and online from their website.

Well In Hand - Herbal Health

Well In Hand - Herbal Health

John Aebi-Magee
Aromatherapy, Body & Personal Care, Natural Medicine

Well In Hand produces all natural and organic herbal health products and aromatherapy products that are made in small batches that are cruelty-free and certified vegan. Well In Hand strives for social and environmental sustainability. Their ingredients are harvested responsibly and they develop, produce, and package our product on site using reclaimed and recycled packing materials. The company composts all of their food waste. Well In Hand products available online include face and body care products as well as herbal remedies for acne, herpes, inflammation, insomnia, irritation, pain, warts, and yeast infections. 

Wunder Budder - Skin Care

Wunder Budder - Skin Care

John Aebi-Magee
Aromatherapy, Body & Personal Care

Wunder Budder natural skin care products are handcrafted in New Hampshire. With a commitment to environmental and social responsibility, Wunder Budder packages products in glass bottles and aluminum tins instead of plastic bottles, they use 100% recycled materials for shipping, their lip balm tubes are made from recycled plastic, they compost waste, use non-toxic cleaning supplies, and offer support to charities. Wunder Budder products include their original balm for lips and hands along with lip balms, facial scrubs, toners, and aromatherapy sprays.

Solay Wellness - Salt Crystals

Solay Wellness - Salt Crystals

John Aebi-Magee
Body & Personal Care, Fair Trade & Imports, Gift Items, Healthy Living

Solay Wellness produces salt crystal lamps, bath salts, table salt, and body care products using fair trade himalayan ingredients. Solay strives to make their manufacturing sustainable and they use recyclable and reusable packaging. The products they carry from other suppliers must meet specific standards for ecological and social conscience. Solay is dedicated to fair trade. They assist their supplier communities and local non-profit organizations and their salt crystals come from family-owned companies committed to fair trade and sustainable mining practices. Solay's flagship product is their salt lamp. Salt crystal lamps are natural air ionizers that can improve the quality of air in your room while enhancing wellness with an abundance of ions that help sleep, breathing, and immune functions. Their products are available for purchase online.

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