New Sustainable Home Goods + Apothecary
When you think of home goods, what comes to mind? Is it a set of trinkets or shelves styled with items that perfectly reflect your personality? Is it a big box interiors store? Is it a favorite wallet, or a set of utensils you can use every day?
For us, home goods are the epitome of making a house feel like home. They are the pieces that you choose out of love, not necessity. They are meant to showcase your personal style and sensibility, and perhaps function in your daily life as an item that gives you peace and comfort. That goes for home care items as much as it does for decor, after all, they are in the same sense a bit of decor.
So WHY did we decide the rearrange the ENTIRE shop to create this Apothecary Nook? Well, for many reasons; but fist and foremost we wanted to DO something. Our main mission started out to simply to curb the use single use plastic my any means, even a small switch, these things add up. So we looked at what we could bring into the shop that would make the switch easier for consumers, small Eco ‘No Brainers’ moments.
The idea kept snow balling and eventually we asked you all via our social media what your thoughts were on more eco, package less and bulk home care goods; turns out y’all were very into it, yay! It’s become clear to us that sustainable home goods are more than a trend, they are here to stay, and you as consumes want to make a difference.
What are sustainable home goods?
Sustainable + Eco home goods are personal items or pieces of decor that are made through sustainable means or with earth-friendly materials, not harmful to you or the environment.
Sustainability comes in many forms, so this definition is a simple way for us to make sure that we’re sourcing our inventory correctly and stocking our shelves with products that you can feel good about purchasing. Recently, we’ve been filling the shop with eco friendly home care items, everything from: dish blocks, helping to eliminate plastic bottle waste, agave fiber pot scrubbers, dish sponges and coconut fiber bottle cleaners, that are a renewable resource, to out favorite Three Blue Bird Sweedish Dish clothes that are biodegradable at the end of their life cycle!
In addition to new items that have been created sustainably, we would be remiss to forgo mention of the vintage goods that we carry in Dune. Items that have been handed down for generations are in their very essence sustainable, as they’ve held onto their quality for years and haven’t contributed to the endless cycle of waste that our society continues to produce.
Some new additions to the Eco friendly section at Dune are these cleaning and dusting cloths. Handmade from by Marley’s Monsters each is made of cotton or cotton fleece, easy to throw in the wash and reuse time and time again. Shop Duster Here | Shop Cleaning Cloth Here
Along with eco cleaning products we are also all about having the everyday items you stock and use at home that can be a more sustainable option then say plastic wrap. So we now are carrying these fun patterned bees wax food wraps as well as dishwasher safe silicone lids. These 2 options can go a long way for Mother Earth! Shop Silicon Bowl Toppers Here | Shop Beeswax Food Wraps Here
Why we love sustainable home goods
Simple sustainable
It might be the obvious answer, but the number one thing drawing us to these pieces is their impact (or lack thereof) on the environment, a simple example is the elimination of plastic wrap from your kitchen. Just as we spend hours upon hours curating Dune’s inventory, we know that you are willing to spend the time and effort to ensure you’re purchasing items that are as good for the world as they are for your home.
Singularly stunning
Sustainable goods aren’t typically made en masse (which is what makes them sustainable!), so we love their individuality and artisanal look. When you’re searching for home goods that fit your personal style, wouldn’t you rather have something that nobody else has? These items aren’t just statement pieces, they’re stunningly individual. We love the look of the pot scrubber by the sink with a dish block in a beautiful soap dish. So its Mother Earth friendly and so much more visually appealing then your plastic sponge!
Supporting Makers
As tends to be the case with Dune, the things that we love are most often made by local makers and small business owners. These forward thinkers are leading the way in sustainable home goods and finding new and interesting ways to be environmentally-friendly while producing gorgeous products.
The next time that you’re looking for the perfect piece for your home, or an accessory to show off your style, consider the sustainability factor. Were its producers paid fairly and treated well? What was the carbon footprint of this item? If you can answer these questions confidently and positively, you may just have a winner on your hands.