[Fuusm-l] shopping online

Mon May 25 18:13:17 CDT 2020

I use laundry magnets that secure the washer drum so I only use the 
rinse cycle and no detergent unless there's a stain.  Annie


On 5/25/2020 4:23 PM, Rebecca Phillips wrote:
> Another option: we have been using Dropps for laundry with good 
> results. No plastic in the packaging.
> https://www.dropps.com/
> <https://www.dropps.com/>
> 	
> Powerful, zero waste green cleaning solutions. – Dropps 
> <https://www.dropps.com/>
> Redefining the home care category with products that are effective, 
> safer, and better for people and the planet.
> www.dropps.com
>
>
>
> "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."-- 
> Cicero
>
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> *From:* Fuusm-l <fuusm-l-bounces at fuusm.org> on behalf of Annie Warmke 
> via Fuusm-l <fuusm-l at fuusm.org>
> *Sent:* Monday, May 25, 2020 3:28 PM
> *To:* UU <fuusm-l at fuusm.org>
> *Subject:* [Fuusm-l] shopping online
>
> I wanted to follow-up on Rebecca Phillips' suggestion of creating an 
> online shopping list that supports smaller businesses and not 
> companies like Amazon.  My goal is to pull together a few suggestions 
> (some from FUUSM folks on this listserv) but the list is limitless.  
> It's my hope that you will consider the list when you have something 
> you need, and can't purchase locally from locally owned companies.
>
> List of options to avoid Amazon*
>
> If you feel you must shop with Amazon then try going to the “Used” 
> section to find gently ot unopened packages. You'll find used books, 
> toys, and just about anything else you can imagine, plus save some money.
>
> *Home cleaning products*
>
>  *
>
>     Molly Suds: earth- and plant-derived laundry, home and pet
>     products that are truly safe for people and the planet.
>
>  *
>
>     *Biokleen: *30+ effective, natural and biodegradable home cleaning
>     products reduce your footprint both in- and outside your home.
>
>  *
>
>     Tangie: environmentally friendly laundry detergent (no pollutants
>     and no constant disposing of plastic containers), Stain Remover
>     Bar Shave Cream Soap Bar, Hand Soap Paste, Shampoo Bars,
>     Conditioner Bars and other waste-free solutions.
>
>
>       Personal care products:
>
>  *
>
>     *Be Green Bath and Body: <https://begreenbathandbody.com/>
>     *affordable artisan natural and organic skincare products
>
>  *
>
>     *Brush Naked: <https://brushnaked.com/>*Bamboo toothbrushes with
>     recyclable nylon bristles. Compostable packaging.
>
>  *
>
>     *Intelligent Nutrients:
>     <https://www.intelligentnutrients.com/>*Certified organic hair,
>     skin, aromatic, and functional food products for a beautiful life.
>
>
>       Food:
>
>  *
>
>     *KOL Foods: <https://www.kolfoods.com/>*Glatt kosher 100%
>     grass-fed beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, and duck. Wild Alaskan salmon.
>
>  *
>
>     *Frontier Co-op: <https://www.frontiercoop.com/>*a full line of
>     culinary herbs, spices, teas, health foods, baking flavors under
>     Frontier Co-op and Simply Organic brands. Personal care and
>     aromatherapy products are also available in the Aura Cacia brand.
>
>  *
>
>     *Amafruits <https://amafruits.com/>:*superfruits from the Amazon
>     in purees, freshly frozen smoothie packs and sorbets
>
>  *
>
>     *Thrive Market <https://thrivemarket.com/membership/welcome>*:
>     Looking for gluten-free snacks, hypoallergenic cleaning products
>     or organic baby food, there's something for every dietary need and
>     lifestyle online at Thrive Market.
>
>  *
>
>     *Higher Grounds Coffee:
>     <https://www.highergroundstrading.com/>*100% Fair Trade and
>     organic. Specializes in small-batch roasting of sustainably grown
>     coffees from all over the world.
>
>  *
>
>     *Grounds for Change: <https://groundsforchange.com/> *Roasting
>     exclusively Fair Trade, organic, shade-grown coffee for wholesale,
>     retail, and fundraising. Also offering a wide selection of coffee
>     gifts and a coffee-of-the-month club.
>
>  *
>
>     *Equal Exchange <https://shop.equalexchange.coop/>*: Since 1986
>     Equal Exchange has been America's pioneer brand for Fair Trade
>     organic coffee, tea, and hot cocoa. Today we are a full-service
>     wholesaler to grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and other food
>     service customers nationwide. Unlike most brands we are also an
>     importer and work directly with over 40 co-operatives of
>     small-scale coffee, tea, cocoa, and sugar farmers in 20 countries
>     around the world.
>
>
>       Recreation:
>
>  *
>
>     *Carolina Morning: <https://zafu.net/>*Meditation Products, Yoga
>     Props, Bedding, and Body Friendly Furniture
>
>  *
>
>     *GAIAM: <https://www.gaiam.com/>*Attractive organic cotton apparel
>     line includes clothing for yoga, Pilates, and all mind-body
>     fitness forms.
>
>  *
>
>     *Pocket Disc*: <https://www.buenaondagames.com/>Pocket Disc sells
>     a line of fun, soft, safe packable toys - mostly that fly - to get
>     kids and grownups moving and having a blast, wherever they are
>
>
>       Toys and Crafts:
>
>  *
>
>     *Natural Earth Paint: <https://naturalearthpaint.com/>*using
>     natural earth pigments and organic ingredients to create non-toxic
>     art supplies, paints, face paints and craft kits for children and
>     fine artists.
>
>  *
>
>     *Naturally Playful: <http://naturallyplayful.net/> *Toys, games,
>     gifts, school supplies, body care products, and reusables that are
>     made in the US or Fair Trade, and are considerate of our world.
>
>  *
>
>     *Global Good Partners:
>     <https://globalgoodspartners.org/>*Handmade, Fair Trade, and
>     eco-friendly gifts, jewelry, housewares, toys, and accessories.
>
>  *
>
>     *Terra Experience: <http://www.terraexperience.com/>*Beautiful
>     handwoven textiles, art, accessories, gifts, jewelry, 18 doll
>     clothes, from Guatemala and Latin America. Strives to support Fair
>     Trade, Mayan artisans, their communities and environment.
>
>
>       Books and Entertainment:
>
>  *
>
>     *Biblio <http://www.biblio.com/>: *Find over 65 million books from
>     6000 independent bookstores worldwide. Save by buying direct from
>     independents (and feel good about it)!"
>
>  *
>
>     *New Society Publishers: <https://www.newsociety.com/> *Books
>     about greening your life and the world
>
>  *
>
>     *Yes! Magazine: <http://www.yesmagazine.org/>*Stories and
>     solutions for a sustainable world
>
>  *
>
>     Powell Bookstore. They are an independent bookseller in Portland, OR
>
>  *
>
>     Gathering Volumes <https://www.gatheringvolumes.com/> in Perrysburg
>
>  *
>
>     Mac's Backs <https://www.macsbacks.com/> in Cleveland Heights
>
>  *
>
>     *Ten Thousand Villages:
>     <https://www.tenthousandvillages.com/chimes-whistles-flutes/>* Buy
>     a musical instrument for you or your kids
>
>  *
>
>     Hoopla – free with a library card from some libraries
>
>  *
>
>     Youtube – not all movies or documentaries are free
>
> *(Some of these suggestions are taken from an article - 
> https://www.greenamerica.org/sustainable-alternatives-amazon?utm_source=advocacy&utm_medium=email&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=d54b47a7-d1ca-4e90-a62a-c80f8045148e)
>
> -- 
> Annie Warmke
> Farmer, activist, consultant, writer
> Blue Rock Station/Warmke Farm LLC
> www.bluerockstation.com  <http://www.bluerockstation.com>
> (740) 674-4300 or (740) 252-6295 Mobile
>
> Radio: When the Biomass Hits the Wind Turbine
> WOUB Digital Wednesday 9 am
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>
> Publications:
> The Business of Goat Herding (BRS Media)
> The Journey Toward Nothing (BRS Media)
> Naturally Healthy Goats (BRS Media)
>
> Podcasts: bluerockstation.com
> When the Biomass Hits the Wind Turbine
> Arriving at Blue Rock Station
>
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-- 
Annie Warmke
Farmer, activist, consultant, writer
Blue Rock Station/Warmke Farm LLC
www.bluerockstation.com
(740) 674-4300 or (740) 252-6295 Mobile

Radio: When the Biomass Hits the Wind Turbine
WOUB Digital Wednesday 9 am
WGRN Digital Friday 11:30 am & Saturday 8:30 am

Publications:
The Business of Goat Herding (BRS Media)
The Journey Toward Nothing (BRS Media)
Naturally Healthy Goats (BRS Media)

Podcasts: bluerockstation.com
When the Biomass Hits the Wind Turbine
Arriving at Blue Rock Station


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