Description:

All Root & Branch cards are hand designed with love. Each card is digitally printed on 100% recycled paper, and comes with a blank interior for a personal, handwritten message.

· Size: A2, 4.25" x 5.5" folded

· Packaged plastic-free with a branded paper sticker which is easily removable, leaves no residue, and can be recycled

· Comes with a fitted brown kraft envelope

· Card and envelope are made from 100% PCW recycled paper

Description:

Whether you’re meal prepping, packing your lunch, or just trying to keep your travel essentials from exploding in your carryon these reusable bags are the answer. Since they are plastic-free and are made from 100% pure non-toxic platinum silicone they contain no BPA, no PVC, and no latex to keep you safe from contaminants. To top it all off they are microwave and dishwasher safe! 

Made Of:

100% pure non-toxic platinum silicone. 

Use:

Cook, bake, microwave, freeze, defrost, store and more! 

Replaces:

Single use half gallon sized plastic baggies. 

Disposal: 

Recyclable.

Description:

Packaged in recycled paper, wrapped with hemp, vintage fabric, and a brass bell.

12 sticks per pack.

Description:

Sanitizer containing 64% Alcohol is a powerful and safe cleanser designed for cleansing hands and surfaces. Ideal for frequent use as it leaves skin moisturized while still delivering strong cleansing action. Correct water content prevents the alcohol from evaporating too quickly to be effective.

Ingredients:

Alcohol (Ethanol), Water (Aqua), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lactic Acid, Hemisqualane (C13-15 Alkane), Pink Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) Essential Oil, Lemon (Medica limonum) Peel Essential Oil, Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) Essential Oil, Litsea (Litsea cubeba) Fruit Essential Oil, Mandarin (Citrus reticulata) Essential Oil, Sweet Orange (Citrus aurantium dulcis) Essential Oil. 

How to Use:

Pump a very small amount onto hands and rub hands together. 

Description:

Moisturizing wash for sensitive skin without added fragrance. Formulated with a unique blend of safe and renewable ingredients to use for you and the family. Enhanced with botanical extracts to gently cleanse, refresh and leave your hands with a smooth feel. 

Includes: 16oz glass bottle with black flat cap. Pump top available separately. 

Cost to refill: ~$7.00

Made of: 

Description:

Let your lungs expand with air, and your heart fill with happiness. Sipping on this delicious oxymel makes your heart happy.

Made Of:

Apple cider vinegar, raw local honey infused with hawthorn berries (Crataegus monogyna), pink rosebuds (Rosa damasca), Hawaiian hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus spp.),  cinnamon chips (Cinnamomum verum), and ginger root (Zingiber offcinale).

 -All ingredients are organically grown or sustainably and ethically wildcrafted.

Use:

Enjoy 1-3 tablespoons, 3 times daily in your favorite tea or water. Try adding a few tablespoons to some bubbly water with a wedge of fresh lemon juice for a refreshing heartwarming drink! 

-Children under 2 years old should not be given honey

*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat or cure disease. 

Packaging:

Glass Bottle

Disposal: 

Return to TWLS for $1 bottle deposit, reuse, or recycle

Description:

Our Hard Cider Kit has everything you need (other than some fresh cider) for 3 batches of tart, dry and bubbly hard cider.

Included in the Hard Cider Kit:

Dry Cider Yeast (3)

Glass Fermentation Jug

Racking Cane

Tubing

Tubing Clamp

Screw-cap Stopper

Airlock

Cleanser (3)

Needed but not included: Fresh Apple Cider

Description:

Mist this versatile hydrator any time of day to noticeably increase skin's moisture. Or, use it as a toner for additional purification after cleansing. 5.5 pH.

• The refreshing green scent of freshly sliced cucumbers.
• Soothes skin after cleansing or exfoliating.
• Long-lasting hydration for any time of day.

Ingredients:

Key Actives:

Licorice root extract brightens, reducing hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone.

Cucumber, lavender, and calendula floral waters calm irritation and inflammation for a comfortable, redness-free complexion.

Panthenol (vitamin B5) and MSM calm skin after cleansing for a perfect base for the next products in the Method.

Hyaluronic acid and glycerin promote healthy hydration levels, helping the skin hold on to moisture throughout your day.

Saccharide isomerate maintains hydration for up to 72 hours, binding moisture to the skin’s surface for long-lasting hydration.

Use:

After cleansing or exfoliation, spray, splash or wipe onto skin, then follow with serum and facial oil to lock in moisture. Or, mist at any time of the day when skin needs a boost of hydration!

Packaging:

Glass bottle, plastic spray cap, plastic travel cap, and cardboard box. 

Recycle the refill pouch in our Terracycle bin! 

Disposal: 

Repurpose, or recycle! This item is a part of our Closed Loop Program, meaning you can return it to The Waste Less Shop and Activist will then sanitize and reuse the container!

Description:

Formulated with essential fatty acids, vitamins, essential oils and antioxidants will leave the hair soft, smooth and beautiful. Black seed oil delivers a unique softening and moisturizing qualities. This oil is nutrient-rich that helps with hair’s healthy shine and improves the appearance of thinning and brittle hair. The soothing and moisturizing qualities of black seed and olive extract combat dryness and soothe itchy scalp.

Ingredients:

Water (aqua), behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol, behentrimonium chloride, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil*, decyl glucoside (natural cleanser), zingiber officianalis (ginger) oil*, ocimum basilicum (sweet basil) oil*, nigella sativa (black cumin seed) oil*, erythritol*, xylityl caprate/caprylate*, ricinus communis (castor) oil*, dl-pantenol (vitamin B5), glucono delta lactone, gardenia florida fragrance oil*, olea europaea (olive) fruit extract*, chamomilla recutita (chamomile) flower extract, sodium phytate

*USDA Certified Organic

Use:

Apply to wet hair. Follow with a splash of water to evenly distribute. Massage in for 3-5 minutes. Rinse well with warm water. Using small amount can be applied as a leave-in conditioner.

Refill Cost: $.90/oz 

Description:

An herbal lotion bar to tend to dry skin. Made by Moon Valley Organics, a skincare company on a mission to preserve the health of pollinators. Moon Valley Organics uses the most sustainable methods possible, to keep pollinators safe and produce the cleanest product line available. Their goal is to support organic farms and the people who farm on them by providing a source for high-quality, organic personal care products that promote a healthy way of caring for our bodies and the world.

Moon Valley Organics believes in using simple ingredients from our farm, packaged in environmentally friendly containers, free of any artificial ingredients. 

Made Of:

Bergamot geranium herbal lotion bar is an uplifting, floral-mint scent power packed with disinfectant and moisture. This bar is great for relaxing irritated skin, even acne! Pure ingredients: organic safflower oil, organic beeswax, moon valley organic calendula and organic comfrey, organic bergamot, organic geranium, organic patchouli essential oils and natural vitamin e from sunflowers. That's it.  

Coconut lemon herbal lotion bar is great for anyone with sensitive skin. The scent is soft and basic, using coconut oil as an antibacterial fatty acid to moisturize and protect and lemon essential oils an astringent to tone the skin. Pure ingredients: organic safflower oil, organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic coconut flavoring, organic cocoa butter, moon valley organic calendula and comfrey, organic lemon essential oils and natural vitamin e from sunflowers. That's it.

Lavender herbal lotion bar helps to relieve pain, soothe stings, burns, and itchy skin. The scent is light, calming, and stress relieving. Pure ingredients: organic safflower oil, organic beeswax, moon valley organic calendula and organic comfrey, organic lavender essential oil, organic lavandin essential oil and natural vitamin e from sunflowers. That's it.

Use:

Uses: hold the moon in your hands. As it warms, breathe in deeply. Melt bar into dry, chapped areas of skin, including cuticles-anywhere that needs soothing and protecting.

Packaging:

Biodegradable box and 100% recyclable and reusable tin.

Disposal: 

Use until the bar runs out!

Description:

A natural remedy for cold and flu season, this flavonoid packed elderberry syrup is enriched with local Sierra Nevada medicine. 

Made Of:

Mountain spring water, glycerin, apple cider vinegar, wild blue and black elderberries (Sambucus cerulea and Sambucus nigra), hawthorn berries (Crataegus monogyna), rosehips (Rosa canina), wild ponderosa pine or gray pine needles (Pinus ponderosa or Pinus sabiniana), wild juniper berries (Juniperus occidentalis), citrus peel (Citrus spp.), cinnamon (Cassia burmannii), and ginger root (Zingaber officinale) 

Use:

Adults take 1-3 tablespoons, children ages 5-10 take 1-2 teaspoons, and children ages 2-5 take ½-1 teaspoons 2-3 times daily. Increase dose during active cold/flu to every 2-3 hours. Also, enjoy this immune-packed syrup with sweet treats or added to your favorite cup of herbal tea.

Packaging:

Glass Bottle

Disposal: 

 Use as a refill bottle or recycle

Description:

We have to warn you, you might get hooked on this Honey + Lemon Exfoliating Face Scrub from Pantry Products as soon as you smell the delicious lemon scent. 

Handmade and hand-tested in small batches in downtown Reno, NV

Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | Cruelty-Free

Ingredients:

Combination of organic sugar, olive oil, raw honey + lemon essential oil is at refreshing + brightening your skin. 

Use:

Gently massage a nickel sized amount onto skin. Rinse well or remove with a wash cloth. Shake before use. 

Packaging:

4 oz. glass screw-top tub

Disposal:

Refill in store! 

Description:

These greeting cards feature Small Victories pen and watercolor drawings. Their cards are printed on plantable post-consumer paper, which is embedded with wildflower seeds. Interior of card is blank.

Made Of:

Plantable post-consumer paper, which is embedded with wildflower seeds. The seeds include Bird’s Eye, Clarkia, Black Eyed Susan, Sweet Alyssum, Catchfly and Snapdragon.  Kraft paper envelope.

Use:

To plant the paper, cover it with 1/8" of soil in full to partial sun and keep moist until the seeds establish.

Packaging:

None

Disposal: 

Enjoy the wildflowers!

Description:

The Waste Less Shop's reusable facial rounds are an environmentally friendly, zero-waste staple for your daily skincare routine.

Made Of:

Black Cotton - good for removing dark eye makeup or applying facial toner.

White Bamboo Terry - soft, textured surface better removes hard to clean makeup or works well to apply exfoliating cleanser.

Use:

Replaces:

Will replace all of the cotton balls or pads you use on a daily basis.

Packaging:

None

Disposal: 

Please recycle or compost at the end of life. 

DESCRIPTION:
MeowMeowTweet's botanical insect repellent is powerful enough to combat prehistoric mosquitoes without toxic chemicals. Herbaceous essential oils combine with astringent skin toners to create a body mist that can be sprayed directly onto your skin, hair, and clothes.

PACKAGING:
3.8 oz aluminum bottle- BULK REFILL AVAILABLE IN STORE

INGREDIENTS:
*ethyl (sugar cane) alcohol, hammamelis virginiana (witch hazel) distillate, *lavandula angustifolia (lavender) hydrosol, *acetic acid (apple cider vinegar), *cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass) oil, *lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, juniperus virginia (cedar) oil, *pelargonium graveolens (geranium) oil, *pinus balsamea (fir) needle oil

*certified organic
 
USE INSTRUCTIONS:
Spray directly onto skin, hair, and clothes. For best results in the wild, repeat as needed. Avoid contact with eyes.

DESCRIPTION:
MeowMeowTweet's botanical insect repellent is powerful enough to combat prehistoric mosquitoes without toxic chemicals. Herbaceous essential oils combine with astringent skin toners to create a body mist that can be sprayed directly onto your skin, hair, and clothes.

INGREDIENTS:
*ethyl (sugar cane) alcohol, hammamelis virginiana (witch hazel) distillate, *lavandula angustifolia (lavender) hydrosol, *acetic acid (apple cider vinegar), *cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass) oil, *lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, juniperus virginia (cedar) oil, *pelargonium graveolens (geranium) oil, *pinus balsamea (fir) needle oil

*certified organic
 
USE INSTRUCTIONS:
Spray directly onto skin, hair, and clothes. For best results in the wild, repeat as needed. Avoid contact with eyes.

Description:

Jade Rollers help with sculpting, toning, and firming skin to boost circulation, enhance skin glow and reduce puffiness. Use daily to minimize fine lines, improve elasticity, detoxify pours, and help skincare products penetrate better. 

Using stone facial rollers for a lymphatic massage as part of your skincare routine helps to eliminate toxins, reduce puffiness, and improve blood circulation to even out skin tone.

Made Of:

Jade

Due to natural variations in jade stone, every roller is unique in pattern and color. 

Packaging:

Comes packaged in an organic, eco-friendly cotton muslin bag. 

A balancing oil to soften and nourish skin.

DESCRIPTION: 

Moisturize and brighten skin with our non-greasy, non-clogging daily face oil. This dynamite blend of organic plant oils and essences evens out oil production, revitalizes and heals skin while controlling blemishes.

PACKAGING: 

0.9 oz glass bottle

INGREDIENTS:

*cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil, *simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, *sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, tocopherol (non-GMO vitamin e), *pelargonium x asperum (geranium) oil, *juniperus communis (juniper) berry oil, *pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil, *vetiveria zizanoides (vetiver) oil, daucus carota (carrot) seed oil

*certified organic 

USE INSTRUCTIONS:

Apply a few drops to face and neck after applying a toner.

TIPS:

Perfect for oily and blemish prone skin

Not just a face oil, use in your beard and hair to soften tresses. 

MeowMeowTweet. Moisturize and brighten skin with our non-greasy, non-clogging daily face oil. This dynamite blend of organic plant oils and essences evens out oil production, revitalizes and heals skin while controlling blemishes.

Apply a few drops to face and neck after applying a toner. Perfect for oily and blemish prone skin. Not just a face oil, use in your beard and hair to soften tresses!

Ingredients: *cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil, *simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, *sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, tocopherol (non-GMO vitamin e), *pelargonium x asperum (geranium) oil, *juniperus communis (juniper) berry oil, *pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil, *vetiveria zizanoides (vetiver) oil, daucus carota (carrot) seed oil *certified organic 

Description:

Let's send less to the landfill! Convert your own organic waste into compost to enrich the soil in your backyard. All pieces are made from biodegradable bamboo fiber. Dishwasher safe, do not microwave.

Replacement charcoal filters sold separately. Made from biodegradable bamboo fiber.

Dishwasher safe.  

The Bamboozle composter is a sleek counter-top bin that allows you to transport your organic waste to either an outdoor compost pile, or to a local community compost facility. The filtered lid helps to keep out any unwanted smells, and the bamboo handle allows for easy carrying. A variety of different color options ensure that whatever your style, it will look great in any kitchen setting. The compost bin is made from our biodegradable bamboo fiber that is dishwasher safe, making any clean-up a breeze.

Dimensions:

8” x 6.25” x 9”

Use:

Place food scraps in bin, empty daily into backyard compost or community compost bin. Freeze if emptying weekly. Dishwasher safe. 

Avoid/limit if transferring to vermiculture compost:

• Dairy products including butter, cheese, milk, sour cream, and yogurt
• Condiments, dressings, or sauces
• Cooked leftovers
• Fat, grease, or oils of any kind
• Grains of any kind, cooked or uncooked
• Meat or meat waste products, including fish and poultry, bones, fat, gristle, or skin
• Processed foods such as bread, candy, chips, crackers, or pasta
• Takeout and fast foods

Packaging:

• Recyclable, Biodegradable, and Plastic-free

• Product Materials: Biodegradable, Vegan, and Nontoxic

• Production: Sustainably sourced

Description:

The world's first reusable swab! One LastSwab eliminates up to 1000 single-use cotton swabs, and is designed to clean those hard-to-reach pits and cracks. Each LastSwab can be reused up to 1000 times, and will help you eliminate 1000 single-use items. Note: Swab responsibly and never you swab into inner ear. 

Made in Denmark

Made Of:

The case is made of ocean-bound plastic that stops waste from entering our oceans. The swab tips are made from hygienic medical TPE and the strong and durable rod is made from PP and glass fibre.

Replaces:

Single use Q-tips!

Use:

Take it out of the case and use it to clean your ears or tools or simply to enjoy a lovely massage from the bumpy and soft tips. Wash with soap and water, and pop it back into the case.

Packaging:

Kraft box 

Disposal: 

Recycle

Description:

Zero-waste, plastic-free laundry is here! Our Laundry Concentrate Bar dissolves into refillable liquid laundry soap. With no pollutants or plastic containers it's a clean, simple, environmentally friendly solution that really works! Greywater and septic safe; fragrance-free; and formulated for sensitive skin. Tangie bar dilutes to $.05/load compared to the leading commercial detergent at $.19/load.

EWG A Rated, he Machine Safe, Vegan, No Animal Testing, Green America Certified Business

Ingredients:

Coconut oil, olive oil, soap nuts liquid, yucca powder (whitening), baking soda (freshening), oxalic acid (stain lifting & whitening), sodium per carbonate (stain lifting), salt (fabric softening), rosemary oleo resin (preservative) & LOVE!

Use:

Add one gallon of water to container. Drop paste into water. Stir until dissolved or let sit overnight. Makes 1 gallon of liquid laundry soap per Tangie.

*We like to dissolve into a 2 gallon glass dispenser for 512 loads, and have really great results!

Dilute as much or as little as you want!

One full bar of paste - one gallon (128 oz) water

Half bar - 64 ounces water

Quarter bar of paste - 32 ounces water

Eighth bar of paste - 16 ounces water

Sixteenth bar of paste - 8 ounces water

Packaging:

75% post consumer waste box, 100% recyclable and compostable! Refill Bar will be sent nudie with no box!

Disposal: 

Bar biodegrades in water, recycle the box! 

Savings:

America's #1 selling plastic-tub laundry detergent: ($.19/load) $11.97 for 64 loads 

Tangie plastic-free laundry detergent: ($.05/load) $25.00 for 512 loads 

Annually saves an average of $47.35 and 5 plastic tubs from landfills!

This is a hypoallergenic laundry detergent. It's a plant-powered formula that lifts stains, brightens whites and guards colors. Designed for all fabrics, our Laundry Detergent is gentle enough for delicates. Plus, it has a built-in fabric softener to save you a step.

Ingredients: Water, Sodium Coco-Sulfate (plant-powered surfactant),  Cocamidopropyl Betaine (plant-powered surfactant), Lauryl Glucoside (plant-powered surfactant), Potassium Cocoate (plant-powered surfactant), Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate (plant-powered water softener), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Cocamidopropylamine Oxide (plant-powered surfactant), Methylisothiazolinone (preservative).

• 1/2oz for a small load- hE machine
• 1oz for a large load- hE machine 
• 2oz load- non hE machine