We are so excited to present you our annual guide, updated for 2024, featuring 100+ websites to shop small for ethical and sustainable gift ideas this season + beyond! All shops are #ecoclubapproved, meaning they are independently owned, support ethical production or handmade techniques, and practice sustainability. Of course, sustainability is a spectrum, this list contains both zero waste brands and those who are passionate about sustainability but still have a ways to go--and with your ... Read More
Design + Decor
The Ultimate 2024 Guide To Sustainable Gifts They’ll Actually Love
Popping in to share this huge 2024 gift guide I've been working on all month. Rather than publish a ton of holiday gift guides, I figured I'd compile it all into one giant resource for those of you intending to shop small and sustainably this gifting season - both for your loved ones who are eco friendly, and those who are not so eco friendly. Everyone can find something to love here! I know that not everyone can opt for the ethically made gift or sustainable alternative in every situation (I ... Read More
The Best Vintage Christmas Ornaments on Etsy
Anyone else obsessed with vintage Christmas ornaments? I already own more than I need for my pink tree thanks to my local thrift shops and holiday markets, but I can't help but comb my favorite Etsy shops for new-old-finds each year. I've saved what feels like a zillion Etsy Christmas ornaments and decor the past few weeks, and thought it would be fun to share them with those on the hunt for festive and sustainable adornments of their own! Find my top collections below linked with our Etsy ... Read More
13 Perfect Etsy Gifts from My Own Wishlist
Few things on the internet bring me joy like my Etsy favorites list does. Etsy is kind of like Pinterest for me, a place for endless inspiration. I save all my gift ideas for loved ones there, and of course, I always have my own wishlist going, featuring everything from home goods to clothing and so much more. It's my happy place. (Sponsor us, please!) I think all of these products and the designers behind them are so special and make such good Etsy gifts that I wanted to dedicate a post to them ... Read More
Love Anthropologie Home Décor? Try These Ethical & Sustainable Alternatives
If you've come across this post while searching for sustainable alternatives to Anthropologie home, you probably already know why they are a problematic company (as well as Urban Outfitters, which owns Anthro, Free People, BHLDN, and Terrain. Ugh.). From their "not good enough" rating on Goodonyou to claims of racial profiling in stores (and racism in the workplace) to lack of transparency in production and their CEO's disconcerting political donations, to finally straight up ripping off ... Read More
Where To Buy Recycled Outdoor Rugs
Welp, it's the first 78 degree day of the year in Seattle and I'm clearing my balcony of all the debris (and spider webs) that gathered over the last 7 months of underuse. Balcony season is here! We've shared many a sustainable rug guide here on eco club, from where to buy ethically made rugs to these beautiful Etsy rugs, but this is our first time looking specifically at the outdoor variety. Recycled outdoor rugs are actually much easier to come by than their indoor-only counterparts, mostly ... Read More
