TWIST SCRUB SPONGES 100% PLANT-BASED SPONGES

Why We Love Them: These sponges, made with a combination of plant materials hemp, agave, and cotton, will break down (or biodegrade) in landfills much faster than sponges made of synthetic materials such as polyurethane. They are also a natural, unbleached color instead of using artificial dyes which could harm the environment. They are also as – if not more – durable than synthetic sponges. One side is a standard, porous, sponge, and the other is a dense scrubby that will tackle grime. For use in the kitchen, bath, or outdoors!

BIOKLEEN BAC-OUT STAIN & ODOR ELIMINATOR

Why We Love It: Stain removal without harsh, synthetic chemicals. Live enzymes in this solution actually eat away stains and organic matter on clothing or in carpets instead of covering them up. Perfect for pet potty accidents, any food stains or spills (including red wine!), and cloth baby diapers. No scrubbing- just pour, let soak, and wash as usual. No artificial fragrance or colors. A family-owned company since 1989, and made in the USA!

IF YOU CARE HOUSEHOLD GLOVES

Why We Love Them: A more sustainable version of cleaning gloves, these high quality, multiple-use gloves are made from Fair Trade-certified rubber!

FOUR NUTS BY NATURE SOAP NUTS

Why We Love It: Soap Nuts are nature’s complete laundry detergent! Actually called soapberries, they are the nut of a species of shrubs and small trees in the lychee family. Machine-safe and hypoallergenic, just toss a handful into the cloth bag (included), throw in your dirty clothes, and wash as usual. These fragrance-free nuts contain saponin, an all-natural surfactant, to clean your clothes just like laundry detergent. You get 87 washes per bag of nuts! And after they are done, you can compost them! This a small, locally-owned company as well.

REBEL GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS

Why We Love Them: A full line of safe and effective cleaning products from glass spray, fruit and veggie wash, laundry detergent, to hand soap. Essential-oil scented—no harsh, artificial fragrances here! Nice, perky-but-not-overpowering scent profiles such as Peppermint & Lemon and Lavender & Grapefruit. Rebel Green is a family-owned, independent company based out of Milwaukee. They are ”committed to investing in our local communities and in domestic manufacturing by creating all our products in the U.S., whenever possible” and are “committed to working with as many local manufacturers as possible and only those who share our same eco-friendly production methods.” A percentage of their sales go to clean air, clean water, and clean food initiatives. Learn more at rebelgreen.com. Cleaning products available at Willy East only, dish soap available at Willy North.

newspaper ad for Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies - Up for the Challenge newspaper ad for Mound Street Yoga first appearing in the December 2017 edition of the Willy Street Co-op Reader


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