Lifestyle

This guide to living sustainably introduces the concept of the 'circular economy,' a system where no waste is generated, nothing enters, and nothing leaves. Rather than the 'linear economy,' or even the 'recycling economy,' in which waste goes directly to the landfill or is mediated by recycling processes before the excess arrives at the landfill, the circular economy strives to refuse (unnecessary materials), reduce (consumption), reuse, repair, refill, and repurpose, and regenerate materials so that landfills become irrelevant relics of our destructive and wasteful past. Through simple acts and small but significant steps, you can make the circular economy that much closer to becoming a reality. A brilliantly written and accessible guide to living more gently and consuming and using resources more thoughtfully.

This book is from an authentic, independent, and empowering publishing house and distributor in Portland, OR. Microcosm Publishing & Distribution is a vertically integrated publishing house that equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.

All books are printed in the U.S., and the company doubles the industry average in number of women authors and prioritizes hiring of special needs employees.

(This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)

WerkShoppe creates responsibly-made jigsaw puzzles crafted in the United States, designed to help you press pause, and featuring art by really interesting artists.

* 500 & 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles

* ESKA® 100% recycled boards & non-toxic vegetable-based ink

* Ribbon random cut pieces

* Recommended age:  13+ years

Made in United States

Turn your Wide Mouth jar into a gorgeous foaming soap dispenser! Luxurious foaming soap at your fingertips!

This foaming soap dispenser easily converts any wide mouth mason jar into a beautiful bath and kitchen accessory. This dispenser will look great in your home, whether you're decorating a farmhouse, a country cabin, or city condo.

Made with durable BPA-free plastic, these adapters are rust-free, and easy to clean. The dispenser comes with a set of 4 designer stickers with the words “Foaming Soap” that will give your jars that extra special touch. Use this dispenser with any brand of foaming soap or foaming hand sanitizer, or easily make your own by mixing non-gel liquid soap, such as castile soap or natural dish soap, with water. Less is more! We find that between 5 and 10 parts water per unit of soap works best. With an extra-long dip tube and wide mouth threading, the foaming pump works with most wide mouth jars.

Wide Mouth Mason Jar Soap Dispenser Lids - For all Wide Mouth Canning Jars! Available in Black and Stainless Steel.

This soap pump turns your favorite Wide Mouth mason jar into a sparkling soap dispenser. Featuring a lid with a dispenser, this classy soap pump fits many decors, from industrial to farmhouse to shabby chic.

All the metal components in this dispenser are comprised of coated 304 stainless steel, which is suitable for wet environments and resists corrosion and rust. Perfect for dish soap, hand soap, or lotion, this dispenser includes an FDA silicone gasket, making it spill proof, even if tipped on its side.

\Assembly is easy, with clear, simple instructions. The kit comes with an extra-long tube, which can be cut to size to fit pint, quart, and larger canning jars.

Ingredients:

Add 1-2 dropper full into 6 oz. of filter water. Take 2-3 times a day. Take for 2-4 weeks at a time. Boost immunity, detox the body, and get an energy boost.

Dress up that wine bottle and make it the perfect host gift!

Made from repurposed shirt sleeves by a local artisan.

Cotton rag paper is the perfect example of tree-free, upcycled and recycled paper. As a natural product, cotton is completely biodegradable. Cotton bits, usually the by-products of manufactured cotton cloth, are color sorted, chopped, and pulverized then mixed with water and laid out to dry. The process takes about three days.

Inside: Blank * A1 size (3 1/2" x 4 7/8") * Recycled Cerulean Paper Envelope * Printed on Tree-Free Cotton Rag Paper * Plastic Free Packaging

Boxed Set of 6 Cards.

Hang these eco freshener ornaments anywhere in your home for an immediate festive look. Hand made, they are the perfect eco friendly ornament to decorate your holiday tree, a wreath, the table, or your gifts.

Cute to boot, they're sure to bring some whimsical cheer to your home! Pair them with an essential oil and add on to the magic. Check out our selection of seasonal organic essential oil blends.

Hand made for fair wages by Nepalese women artisans with 100% cruelty free New Zealand wool and colored with azo-free eco-friendly dyes. Hand felted with just warm water and vegetable soap and then sun dried. No toxic dyes or fragrances added, never.

End of Life: Forever reusable, and compostable.

Several of these ornaments are a part of the #adoptdontshop line of products, and every purchase supports animal rescues, adding a layer of goodwill to their jovial charm.

This plant-based formula removes static, wrinkles and freshens fabrics with Nellie’s signature lemongrass fragrance. Who even has time to iron? In as little as 5 minutes, you can have the same effect as an iron using the Wrinkle-B-Gone – really!  Simply shake, spray, smooth, and snap!

Can also be used as a fabric refresher, ironing aid, and for bedding.

How to Use: Shake well to activate the solution. Spray a light mist on fabric. Smooth fabric with hands and hang or lay flat, allow 5 minutes to dry. Snap the fabric!

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Denatured Alcohol, Cationic & Antistatic Nonionic Detergent, Natural Fragrance, Pheoxyethanol

Packaged in a 3 oz glass bottle

Your yoga practice is a time to restore and rejuvenate your mind and body. Don’t let a dirty yoga mat disrupt your peace!

Vermont Soap’s Yoga Mat Cleaner is a safe and nontoxic way to clean your yoga mat. Made from 100% natural and organic ingredients, this gentle soap works on all water safe surfaces, including balance balls, foam blocks, chairs, cushions, straps, and other yoga and Pilates props and accessories.

How to Clean Your Yoga Mat

Daily Cleaning: Spray the yoga mat cleaner 3 times onto a wet cloth or paper towel and lightly scrub. Wipe down your mat with a clean cloth, and let air dry.

Medium Cleaning: Lightly spray cleaner onto your yoga mat. Rinse, wipe, and let air dry.

Deep Yoga Mat Cleaning and Restoration: Spray cleaner directly onto your yoga mat and let it soak for 3 minutes. Work into a lather with a wet cloth, rinse, wipe dry, and air dry. Repeat if needed.

Remember, your yoga mat should be completely dry before storing.

• Keep food fresh on the counter, in the fridge, in a container, and even the freezer for longer--Z Wraps can be washed & re-used over 100 times.
• Beeswax is flammable; keep away from heat and flame!
• Not for raw meat or eggs.
• Hand wash gently with cool water with mild soap and air dry.
• Made in MA from cotton fabric, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin.
• Woman-owned, women-powered company.

Sizes:

• Small: 8"x8" - great for wrapping snacks, lunch bites, and other nibbles
• Medium: 12"x12" - perfect for sandwiches, cheese, and produce
• Large: 12"x15" - for big dishes and oversize foods like breads, pastry, melons, cabbage, or celery stalks
• XL: 16"x26" - wraps heads of lettuce, melon, baguettes, salad bowls and large dishes.

A deeply hydrating, do-it-all balm for lips, hands, under-eyes — or wherever your skin needs some extra love.
Zizia All Balm is your herbal multitasker: perfect for dry lips, thirsty skin, tired cuticles, and wind-chapped faces. Packed with nourishing ingredients like jojoba oil, shea butter, and calendula, this smooth, non-greasy salve melts into skin and locks in moisture.

Now available in a reusable glass jar and two scent options:

→ Unscented – Herbal and neutral, with no added fragrance
→ Rose – Subtly floral, with a light rose aroma

Why we love it:
– Use on lips, hands, under-eyes & more
– Lightweight, non-greasy, and long-lasting
– Herbal powerhouse: jojoba, shea, calendula
– Plastic-free: packaged in a glass jar
– Certified Vegan · Cruelty-Free (Leaping Bunny)

Size: 1.4 oz / 40g

Keep one in your bag, your bathroom, and your travel kit — it’s the balm for whatever, wherever, whenever.

Celebrate strength, identity, and good vibes.

Hand-poured in Brooklyn by Virgins on Fire Candle Co., this candle blends soft, earthy sage with fresh cypress for a fragrance that’s grounding yet uplifting. Made with 100% soy wax and safe, phthalate-free fragrances sourced from socially responsible suppliers, it’s clean-burning, non-toxic, and crafted to be as thoughtful as it is fun.

The bold name makes it perfect for gifting or proudly burning in your own space—because being queer really is a superpower.

Each 9oz jar provides 45–50 hours of burn time, with a reusable glass vessel once the candle is finished.

Why we love it:

• 100% soy wax – clean and even burn.

• Safe fragrance – phthalate-free & responsibly sourced.

• Gay-owned, handmade in Brooklyn – small-batch, community-driven quality.

• Long-lasting – 45–50 hours of burn time.

• Reusable jar – ready for repurposing when the candle is gone.

For readers, dreamers, and late-night page-turners.

Handmade in Brooklyn by Virgins on Fire Candle Co., this candle blends warm amber with soft rose - earthy, floral, and grounding without veering into “grandma’s perfume” territory. A perfect companion for curling up with your favorite book (or stack of them) while you disappear into the void.

Made with 100% soy wax and phthalate-free fragrances sourced from socially responsible suppliers, this candle is designed for a clean, safe burn. Each 9oz candle provides 45–50 hours of burn time, and the reusable glass jar extends its life beyond the last flicker.

Why we love it:

• Balanced & cozy scent – floral amber without overpowering.

• Clean burn – soy wax + phthalate-free fragrance.

• Hand-poured in Brooklyn – small batch quality.

• Long-lasting – 45–50 hours of burn time.

• Reusable jar – sustainable after the candle is gone.

Celebrate inclusion, love, and fabulous storytelling.

Hand-poured in Brooklyn by Virgins on Fire Candle Co., this candle blends refreshing white tea with a bright touch of bergamot for a fragrance that’s light, uplifting, and perfect for creating a welcoming space.

Made with 100% soy wax and phthalate-free fragrances sourced from socially responsible suppliers, it burns clean and safe, carrying the same commitment to sustainability and community that we prioritize at Reboot Eco.

Each 9oz jar offers 45–50 hours of burn time, and the glass vessel can be repurposed once the candle is finished.

Why we love it:

• Clean, safe burn – 100% soy wax & phthalate-free fragrance.

• Handmade in Brooklyn – small-batch quality with big heart.

• Long-lasting – 45–50 hours of burn time.

• Reusable jar – ready for a second life when the candle is gone.

For when the woods are calling and your soul says yes.

Hand-poured in Brooklyn by Virgins on Fire Candle Co., this best-selling candle blends smoked honey and cedar into a warm, grounding scent that feels like dropping it all and running for the cabin life. Cozy, woodsy, and just a little rebellious, it’s the perfect burn for anyone dreaming of escape.

Crafted with 100% soy wax and phthalate-free fragrances from socially responsible suppliers, each 9oz candle offers 45–50 hours of burn time. 

Why we love it:

• #1 Best Seller – a community favorite for good reason.

• Warm & woodsy – smoked honey + cedar = cabin vibes in a jar.

• Clean burn – soy wax + safe, phthalate-free fragrance.

• Handmade in Brooklyn – small batch quality from a gay-owned business.

• Long-lasting – 45–50 hours of cozy burn time.

A playful, inspiring reminder that it’s never too late to choose a simpler, freer life.

Tired of burnout, toxic workplaces, and the daily grind? So is Sarah, the millennial protagonist of this witty, rhyming picture book for adults. In F*ck It, I’m Buying a Cabin by Jesse Regis, Sarah finally decides enough is enough—and sets off to trade city stress for a cozy cabin in the woods.

With clever rhymes and whimsical illustrations, this story is both fun and relatable for anyone who’s ever daydreamed about walking away from it all. It’s a gentle push to reimagine what life could look like—whether that’s a new career, a new home, or simply a new outlook.

Why we love it:

• Fun & empowering – a playful reminder that change is possible.

• Queer-inclusive story – Sarah is a queer woman, bringing needed diversity to a genre often lacking it.

• From book to candle – inspired by the best-selling F*ck It, I’m Buying a Cabin candle by Virgins On Fire Candle Co. (also available at Reboot Eco).

• Perfect gift – for anyone who’s felt the grind of modern life and dreamed of a different path.

A witty reminder, wrapped in an earthy scent.

Hand-poured in Brooklyn by Virgins on Fire Candle Co., this candle pairs rich oakmoss with warm amber for a fragrance that’s grounding, balanced, and bold—just like the message on the label. Perfect for sparking conversations (or quietly enjoying a science-backed moment of calm).

Made with 100% soy wax and phthalate-free fragrances sourced from socially responsible suppliers, it’s designed to burn cleanly and safely. Each 9oz candle offers 45–50 hours of burn time, and the reusable glass jar can be repurposed long after the flame goes out.

Why we love it:

• Clean, safe burn – 100% soy wax & phthalate-free fragrance.

• Handmade in Brooklyn – small-batch quality and craftsmanship.

• Smart & sassy – a scent with a statement.

• Long-lasting – 45–50 hours of burn time.

• Reusable jar – sustainable beyond the last burn.

Calm, grounded, and quietly powerful.

When the world feels hostile, this candle sets the tone for peace and resilience. The grounding scent of matcha tea blends with bright bergamot citrus for a silky smooth aroma that feels calm, steady, and just a little defiant.

Hand-poured in Brooklyn by Virgins on Fire Candle Co., this small-batch candle is made with 100% soy wax and safe, phthalate-free fragrances sourced from socially responsible suppliers. Each 9oz jar burns clean for 45–50 hours, giving you hours of steady light and grounding energy.

Why we love it:

• Grounded & uplifting – smooth matcha with a citrus lift.

• Clean burn – soy wax + safe phthalate-free fragrance.

• Long-lasting – 45–50 hours of burn time.

• Handmade in Brooklyn – crafted with care by a gay-owned business.

• A little resistance in a jar – a reminder that even in tough spaces, calm and strength are revolutionary.