2024 A Planet-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide

2024 A Planet-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide

November 19, 2024

Give the gift that gives back! Let’s renew our commitment to a greener, more sustainable planet by buying less and choosing better. The holiday season often brings the challenges of overconsumption and waste, but it doesn’t have to. At Friendsheep, we believe every gift should be crafted thoughtfully and built to last, spreading joy to your loved ones and the planet alike. This year, let’s make sustainable, cruelty-free, plastic-free, and fair-trade gifts part of the holiday spirit!

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America Recycles Day: Beyond the Bin

America Recycles Day: Beyond the Bin

November 15, 2024

Recycling is vital for reducing waste and conserving resources, but it’s not enough to solve the plastic crisis. Less than 10% of the 460 million metric tons of plastic produced annually is effectively recycled. Most plastic ends up in landfills, incinerators, or polluting rivers and oceans, contributing to global environmental damage. The real solution lies in reducing plastic consumption, embracing reusable alternatives, and pushing for systemic changes that prioritize sustainability over single-use convenience. This Recycling Day, let’s rethink our relationship with plastic and advocate for meaningful change. 🌍

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From Rescue to Companion: Valeria and Her Service Dog Pongo

From Rescue to Companion: Valeria and Her Service Dog Pongo

October 01, 2024

At Friendsheep, we are dedicated to supporting rescue organizations that save dogs from the shelter system, where many animals end up due to irresponsible breeding and lack of education among pet owners. Pongo, a black Labrador, is one such dog who began life loved but quickly found himself in unimaginable circumstances. After years of neglect and abuse, he was saved from euthanasia by West Coast Labrador Retriever Rescue (WCLRR). Despite being seen as “damaged,” Pongo was adopted by Friendsheep founder Valeria Isaacs and her family. With love, training, and patience, Pongo transformed from a traumatized rescue into a brilliant service dog, proving that adoption can change lives. His story is a testament to the importance of giving rescue animals a second chance. Adopt, don’t shop.

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 a hand is holding a white dryer ball in a cute black baby seal design, yellow holiday lights are on the dark green background

2023 A Planet Friendly Holiday Gift Guide

December 02, 2023

As we gather to celebrate love, joy, and gratitude, let's extend our care to the Earth. This time of year, it can be especially difficult to shop sustainably with the looming darkness of excessive waste and overconsumption on your shoulder. If this resonates, we are here for you! The holidays don't have to be wasteful or overwhelming. At Friendsheep, every single product is crafted with intention and made to last while also putting a smile on your loved one's face as well as the planet's. Sustainable, cruelty-free, plastic-free, and fair trade gifts are out there (and probably not too far either!) 

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Eco Decor DIY: Repurposed mini pumpkins!

Eco Decor DIY: Repurposed mini pumpkins!

November 13, 2023

We love everything about eco-friendly decorations. In fact, let’s dispel the myth that just because you’ve switched to a low-impact lifestyle, your seasonal decorations need to suffer. If you’re feeling crafty, we’ve got a fun way to repurpose your old Friendsheep Eco Dryer Balls into cute, handmade mini pumpkins for fall!

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An Eco-Friendly 4th Of July Party

An Eco-Friendly 4th Of July Party

June 23, 2023

As Independence Day approaches, you may be brainstorming ways to decorate your home, prepare your party, and celebrate in style. But have you considered how to do all of this sustainably? 

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Celebrating World Environment Day

Celebrating World Environment Day

June 05, 2023

Every year, over 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced worldwide, half of which is designed solely for single-use. A meager 9% of all the plastic produced gets recycled, and annually more than 23 million tonnes of plastic end up in our lakes, rivers, and seas. Packaging and single-use items are among the main culprits of this plastic pollution.

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Collage of two images: on the left a hand drops essential oil on a bee eco freshener. On the right, a laundry basket with black, yellow and white bee dryer balls.

How To Naturally Freshen Your Laundry

March 22, 2022 1 Comment

If you’re looking for ways to freshen your laundry in a way that aligns with your lifestyle, read on! Here are three simple solutions that are safe, natural, cost-effective, earth and animal friendly, and FUN. DIY fans – we’ve even included a recipe to make your own essential oil spray!

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2021 A Planet-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide

December 01, 2021

When you care about the environment, how products are sourced, avoiding toxins, limiting waste, and promoting fair trade wages, gift-giving can seem challenging. Perhaps even overwhelming. Especially when your friends fall into the category of not ‘needing more’. Though the holidays don’t have to hurt the environment. And the gifts you give can leave a smile on your loved one’s face – and the Artisan’s and the Planet’s!

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10 Ways to Repurpose Your Old Dryer Balls

10 Ways to Repurpose Your Old Dryer Balls

November 09, 2021 10 Comments

Find out 10 eco-friendly ways to reuse and repurpose your retired dryer balls. You’ve used, tumbled and loved your Friendsheep Eco Dryer Balls. Now you’re wondering… Is it time to swap them out? If so, what should I do with them now? Good news: there are countless ways to give new life to your retired dryer balls!

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300,000 Trees Planted - and counting!

300,000 Trees Planted - and counting!

October 14, 2021

Small Actions = Big Impacts - Partnering to Plant Trees. 
When we say that for each item sold we plant one tree towards permanent reforestation, we mean it.
Here at Friendsheep, we care for the Earth, the ocean, children, animals, equality, nature, and those in need. And we aim for an impact that spreads far beyond the creation of any product. In fact, those adorable Eco Dryer Balls you’re using (and every item we dream up) do way more than help with laundry time: Each of our products provide us all a platform to do more good. 

 

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Static Cling

Static Cling

August 10, 2021 3 Comments

A set of eco-friendly tips to take on static cling and defeat it with the help of your amazing Friendsheep Wool Eco Dryer Balls!

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