consciously trying to consume less means i find myself putting more thought into the products i choose. after utility and quality, the two main qualities i look for in a brand are ethics and aesthetics. i want to support businesses with sustainability in their story, which i'm learning can take so many forms. the branding and design that goes into a product is also something i value highly.
in short, i'm looking for brands that are beautiful inside and out. and knowing that they're often not easy to find, i'm going to start sharing my discoveries with you.
let's begin with the basics: everyday cleaning products. these two beautiful brands are made locally in my new home of dublin.
bi : recycled hand soap :
made in dublin 7 from premium waste and locally foraged ingredients. this beautifully packaged product is also part of a much larger community initiative called the lifeline:
"the lifeline will provide educational, healthcare, training and employment opportunities for residents and reinvigorate the profile of dublin 7 through a series of ecological products which will make imaginative use of currently wasted resources." from the bi website.
lilly's : eco cleaning products :
what started as a one-lady enterprise has now grown to a range of over twenty refillable cleaning products for the home. based out of dublin 12, all products are biodegradable, using sustainably-sourced, plant-based ingredients. kinder to our health, our home, and the environment.
"caring for the environment starts from the home." from 'a letter from lilly'
if you know any other 'beautiful brands', or perhaps are making one yourself, please share them with me at morgancfiebig@gmail.com
