In my blog gift guides, I’ve often featured eco-friendly items from Uncommon Goods (such as their up-cycled sari scarf and this adorable recycled glass sheep night light).
Uncommon Goods is an independently-owned company that features handmade products and designs created in harmony with the environment. For fourteen years, they’ve focused on sustainability, animal protection and supporting local artists (with the majority of their merchandise crafted in the USA). Their membership in B Corporation means the company meets a rigorous standard for sustainable businesses, including wage levels, environmental impact and giving back.
Recently, the company reached out to me for help with increasing charitable contributions through their Better to Give program. For 12 years, Uncommon Goods has donated $1 from every purchase toward charities around the world. So far, they’ve given $700,000 to vital causes, and they’re aiming to increase their monthly average by 10% in September.
The charities they support focus on hunger, sexual violence, women war survivors and forest protection. You choose at checkout which one you want your dollar to go to. They are donating $50 to American Forests just for me writing this post — totally awesome!
Some Uncommon Goods that appeal to me right now (I’m already thinking about holiday gifts!) are the On the Rocks Set (New England stones that chill your drinks without watering them down), Colored Smencils for the kids (pencils crafted from recycled newspapers and natural scents) and this Dragonfly Necklace made from salvaged windshield glass (it also glows in the dark).
Feel good about shopping knowing that your purchases are unique, sustainable and supporting charities. Shop Uncommon Goods now.
