Ecological Market

What's in the set?

• A highly durable and naturally water resistant 20cm serrated knife, fork and spoon.
• A bamboo straw.
• A coconut fiber cleaning brush.
• A hessian storage bag with extra buttons to complete your zero waste kit.

The travel pouch not only looks great, but is designed to be small, lightweight, easy to carry and discreet. These sustainable flatware utensils are everything you need to enjoy food without plastic pollution and can be reused many times over. They are fully compostable and act as the perfect zero waste gift for that budding eco warrior!
These reusable bamboo cutlery sets are 100% safe and are handmade from a single piece of organic bamboo without the need for any harmful fertilizers, pesticides or glues. Furthermore, the natural wooden utensils are fully biodegradable and act as the perfect zero waste alternative to plastic having no impact to the environment.
When traveling or eating on the go, it's easy to fall into the trap of using plastic disposable products. These portable cutlery sets easily fit in your storage bag so you can conveniently store your plastic free cutlery in style!

Care
These portable travel cutlery sets are 100% organic, handmade and designed to last you a lifetime with the proper care.

We strongly recommend never putting your zero waste utensils in the dishwasher or microwave as extreme temperatures can cause damage to wooden cutlery.

To wash your eco-friendly cutlery set, simply run warm soapy water over your utensils and clean using a dish cloth. Do not leave to soak for an excessive amount of time or this may cause your eco utensils to stain.

The Jungle Culture company strongly believes that businesses should bear the responsibility to ensure that their products are made ethically. They have created an ethical supply chain, powered by small farms, craft workshops and transparent factories. Part of their philosophy as an ethical business is to empower and support developing communities by working together to create environmentally friendly, unique plastic-alternatives. This is why they take a hands-on approach to product sourcing and build deep relationships with their team of craftsmen and women. When they design and create their sustainable products, they take the time to visit the farms and workshops that manufacture them first, oversee their operation and ensure that everything is created fairly, while minimizing waste.

The Jungle Culture cutlery sets are hand carved at a carpentry studio located approximately 150km from Hanoi, in the rural province of Thanh Hoa. The topography of Thanh Hoa province makes it the perfect location for bamboo growth. Large swathes of the region are covered in steep, rocky mountains and the annual rainfall average in Thanh Hoa sits at around 70 inches. This unique ecosystem in Thanh Hoa means that bamboo can grow in abundance, and can be sustainably farmed by local people who have used it for construction and handicrafts for generations.

The Jungle Culture team partnered with a group of talented artisan craftspeople committed to supporting ethical and organic production and use only basic tools to aid the creation of their products. The owner of the farm and craft workshop that produces these cutlery sets is called Le Xuan Ha or "Ha" for short which means river in Vietnamese. He is a naturist and lives in a compound of 5 bamboo houses that he helped build, surrounded by mountains. The popularity of the hand-carved utensil sets has prompted Há to employ and train his family, friends and several other villagers. Providing them with jobs and skills while he has turned his focus to building bamboo houses which serve as accommodation for members of the local community.

Há treats his workers with respect and pays them fairly. He now employs between 5-10 people who carve cutlery and help with the construction of his bamboo houses. The pouches that house the sets are hand sewn by a group of seamstresses in Hoi An, Vietnam.

Jungle Culture is a proud member of the 1% for the Planet global organization and movement. They pledge 1% of their sales to the preservation and restoration of the natural environment. They donate to domestic and international grassroots and environmental groups which helps make a difference in their local communities.

Utensils are completely handmade with organic bamboo. The pouches are made using natural jute and organic cotton. The printed tag is made using a synthetic material. Comes complete with a bamboo straw and coconut cleaner.

A handmade fair trade alternative to disposable plastic cutlery.

This product is package free.

Bamboo cutlery and bamboo straw are biodegradable and compostable. Simply break up your cutlery or chop them into a few pieces to help them biodegrade and place them in your compost bin with excess food and organics. If you do not have a compost bin, your reusable cutlery and straws are essentially sticks! Just break them into a few pieces and toss them into the soil in your garden. Insects and plants will have no trouble breaking them down.

Straw cleaner can be separated at the end of life. The coconut fibers are compostable, while the wire can be recycled in metal recycling.

The pouches are made using natural jute and organic cotton and are biodegradable and compostable once you remove the printed tag. These can also be recycled as a textile.

These reusable bamboo straws are an eco-friendly and sustainable solution to plastic, made without the need for any harmful pesticides or chemicals. They are grown and handcrafted in rural Vietnam. Fully biodegradable and 100% organic.

How to clean Bamboo Straws:
1) We advise people to boil their bamboo straws in a little salt and vinegar before using them for the first time. This helps to remove any residue, or remove any ‘woody’ aroma.

2) After each use, rinse your plant based drinking straws under the tap and every so often clean the inside using a cleaning brush. You can even put your Jungle Straws in the dishwasher, but make sure to switch off the hot & dry function and dry them immediately. Easy? We told you so!

3) Always allow your bamboo straws to dry fully but fear not; they dry very quickly! Store your straws in a well-ventilated place, and never in air-tight containers or jars.

4) Aside from keeping your Jungle Straws dry, keep them well-ventilated as well.

Tip: Leaving your Jungle Straws to dry naturally in sunlight turns your straws into a bright shade of golden yellow!

• These Bamboo Straws are produced by Jungle Straws, a socially responsible company that manufactures and supplies SGS certified, food safe bamboo straws and eco-friendly products that promote sustainable living. Since the beginning, Jungle Straws has worked to support, educate, and inspire individuals and businesses of all kinds to make the switch to reusable and zero waste alternatives in order to reduce the devastating effects that single-use plastic pollution is having on our planet. They oversee all aspects of the manufacturing and supply chain operations in person, including the source of the raw materials in Vietnam and work to build ethical relationships with the artisans with whom they work alongside.
• Jungle Straws proudly challenges modern production techniques that place too much emphasis on profit at the expense of people and our environment. Their values in eco-sustainability are not just about how cheaply a product can be manufactured. Instead, it is of great importance that their bamboo straws are sourced responsibly, using natural and organic materials. This limits waste throughout the entire production process, and helps to support local communities in rural areas. Their farms and workshops use sustainable bamboo and natural materials, grown responsibly in Vietnam. During the harvest and production phase, no chemicals are used. Their bamboo is cultivated organically, without the need for any harmful fertilizers or pesticides, and so growing it doesn’t contribute to any unwelcome elements entering ground-water.
• Why use bamboo? Not only does it look and feel great, but it is 100% sustainable, fully biodegradable, and can be harvested in as little as 3-5 years. Bamboo releases 35% more oxygen into our atmosphere and absorbs more carbon dioxide when compared to other plants. Jungle Straws reusable alternatives and zero waste swaps help reduce the heart-breaking and saddening use of plastic and single use plastic items, which are contributing to the demise of wildlife and ocean habitats all around the world.
These bamboo straws have been independently tested in order to comply with The European Framework Regulation (EC) 1935 / 2004 and hold the associated SGS certifications for food contact materials.

• EU Regulation 1935/2004 covers all food contact materials and articles which are intended to come into contact with food. The regulation ensures that food contact materials do not threaten human health, or change the composition, odor, or taste of the food product.
• SGS Certified. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. SGS inspects, tests, certifies, and verifies that products comply with global standards and local regulations and covers the entire supply chain from raw materials to final consumption.

100% organic and biodegradable bamboo.

A handmade fair trade alternative to disposable plastic straws.

This product is package free.

Bamboo straws are biodegradable and compostable. Simply break them up or chop them into a few pieces to help them biodegrade and place them in your compost bin with excess food and organics. If you do not have a compost bin, your reusable straws are essentially sticks! Just break them into a few pieces and toss them into the soil in your garden. Insects and plants will have no trouble breaking them down.

Salon-quality hair care doesn’t have to come in plastic. The unique shape of HiBAR Shampoo Bars and Conditioner Bars is designed to fit comfortably in your hand for easy use. And don’t be fooled by the compact size—each shampoo bar lasts as long as 2 big bottles of liquid shampoo, and each conditioner bar equals 2 1/2 bottles.

• Vegan and Cruelty Free.
• SOLID shampoo bars and conditioner bars.
• The finest salon-quality ingredients.
• Concentrated, waterless formulas last and last.
• Surfactant-based to gently cleanse and condition. No soap.
• None of the bad stuff. No harsh saponified oils. No dyes, keratin sulfates, parabens or silicone.
• Color-safe, Curly Girl friendly, and pH balanced for healthy hair.
• 100% vegan & Leaping Bunny certified. Absolutely no cruelty.
• Shampoo bars and conditioner bars are smaller and lighter than liquid—travel-ready, TSA-approved.
• 100% plastic-free, recyclable cardboard packaging.
• Made with care at a facility in St. Paul, MN, right in the USA.
• Satisfaction guaranteed. Love it or your money back.

• Leaping Bunny Certified. An internationally recognized cruelty-free certification, which requires that companies pledge to end animal testing at all stages of product development. Even the supply chain must be checked for animal testing right down to the ingredient manufacturer level. Companies must recommit yearly and be open to third-party audits.
• 100% vegan & Leaping Bunny certified. Absolutely no cruelty.
• Concentrated, waterless formulas last and last.
• Surfactant-based to gently cleanse and condition. No soap.
• None of the bad stuff. No harsh saponified oils. No dyes, keratin sulfates, parabens or silicone.
• Shampoo bars and conditioner bars are smaller and lighter than liquid—travel-ready, TSA-approved.
• 100% plastic-free, recyclable cardboard packaging.
• Made with care in the USA in a facility in St. Paul, MN.

Shampoo:
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (Coconut Oil*), Vegetable Glycerin (Soy Based*), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey (Honeyquat), DL Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Aleurites Moluccana (Kukui) Nut Oil, Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate (Olive Oil*), Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Natural Fragrance (Lime Peel Oil, Orange Peel Oil, Lemon Peel Oil, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Ginger Root Oil), Salicylic Acid, Diglycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate, Piroctone Olamine. (*Derived Source)

Conditioner:
Cetearyl Alcohol (Vegetable Based*), Behentrimonium Methosulfate (Vegetable Based*), Cetearyl Alcohol (Vegetable Based*), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Stearyl Alcohol (Vegetable Based*), Vegetable Glycerin (Soy Based*), DL Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Natural Fragrance (Lime Peel Oil, Orange Peel Oil, Lemon Peel Oil, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Ginger Root Oil), Aleurites Moluccana (Kukui) Nut Oil, Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey (Honeyquat), Salicylic Acid, Diglycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate, Piroctone Olamine, Mineral Pigments CI 77891, CI 77491, Mica. (*Derived Source)

A sustainable alternative to plastic bottled shampoo and conditioner. Each bar is the equivalent to two to three 16oz bottles of liquid product.

Bagged in a 100% recycled kraft paper bag. This is to protect the bars in transit. The bag can be recycled (recommended), or if it is soiled with some oil, it can be composted.

Compost or recycle the packaging. Bars are biodegradable.

Reduce plastic use in your kitchen with a healthier, more sustainable way to store food. These reusable and biodegradable wraps are the perfect alternative to plastic—for storing sandwiches, cheese, fruits, vegetables, bread, and for covering a bowl or casserole dish. Not recommended for use with raw meat or fish.

Use the warmth of your hands to wrap fruit, bread, cookies, cheese, or to cover bowls and casserole dishes. Bee's Wrap will hold its shape when it cools, creating a seal.

To clean, just wash in cool water with a mild dish soap. Then, drape your wraps over your drying rack. Remember to avoid all sources of heat, including warm water, microwaves, ovens, hot cars, and covering bowls of not-quite-cooled leftovers.
Bee's Wrap lasts for up to a year with proper care and regular usage. You'll know your wrap has reached the end of its useful life in the kitchen when it has worn thin and soft and has trouble sticking to itself.

Includes:
1 Small (7" x 8") - great for 🍋🥝🍒
1 Medium (10" x 11") - great for 🥑🥐🧀
1 Large (13" x 14") - great for 🍉🥗🍞

• Certified B Corp. This company meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
• Green America Certified Business. Companies with this certification are committed to using business as a platform for positive social change. Green businesses adopt principles, policies and practices that improve the quality of life for their customers, employees, communities, and the planet.
• Fabric and printing are certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). The leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent third-party certification of the entire textile supply chain. This means assessing everything from the chemical inputs being used to the ethical treatment of workers.
• Made with sustainably sourced beeswax.
• Bee’s Wrap packaging is made from 100% recycled paper and a biodegradable cellulose window. All packaging is recyclable and fully biodegradable.
• Product is fully compostable and can be used as a natural and effective fire starter.

Made with GOTS-certified organic cotton, sustainably sourced beeswax, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin.

Replaces plastic wrap, foil, and plastic bags for all of your perishable items.

Made from 100% recycled paper. All packaging is recyclable and fully biodegradable.

This product is compostable.

Cut the wrap into strips to add to your compost heap, or wrap them around pieces of kindling and use as a natural and effective fire starter.

The Twig by virtue of being the smallest-head on a safety razor, excels in shaving small, tight, or sensitive areas. In general, it is a particularly good razor for intimate areas given its size and precision control. Includes one Twig Razor and one 5-blade starter pack.

How to load the razor:
Step One: Open the blade holder by twisting the bottom of the handle clockwise.
Step Two: Load a single-edge blade into your Twig.
Step Three: Then, secure the blade by twisting the bottom of the handle counterclockwise until finger-tight.

Caring for your razor:
Give your razor head a thorough rinse inside and out after shaving to get rid of any shaving soap or hair. Rinse the blades, and then allow them to dry (or blow the water off of them) before re-loading.

Periodically run your razor through a deeper clean. Use a drop of dish soap and a soft brush (like an old toothbrush) and scrub in the nooks and crannies. For tougher build-ups or hard water marks, soak your razor in a solution of 1 part white vinegar and 1 part water for up to 10 minutes, then scrub with a drop of dish soap and a soft brush before towel drying. The black matte finish is generally 'softer' and are more likely to show wear, tear and love over time.

Leaf Shave products are made of metal, built to last, and backed by a lifetime warranty. Shaving with Leaf unlocks the very inexpensive (but high quality) use of safety razor blades which allows you to replace your blades at about one-tenth the cost of disposable plastic cartridges. You will see a return on your investment quickly, saving on overpriced disposable blades. If for any reason a razor has reached the end of its life, instead of sending it to a landfill, you can recycle it through scrap-metal streams. All Leaf Shave products are cruelty-free too.

Zinc alloy and stainless steel razor.
Razor blades are made using cold-forged Swedish steel, with a platinum coating to stay sharper longer.

Disposable plastic razors.

Recyclable paperboard box and backing. Paper wrapping on razor blade refills.

For your razor:
Leaf Shave razors are under a Lifetime Warranty. If anything goes wrong with your razor because of a manufacturing defect, you can reach out to the company at hello@leafshave.com to assess the use of your razor's warranty. You must be the original purchaser (with proof of purchase). If it was a gift, you must be able to verify the original order or purchaser information. If the issue is under warranty, Leaf Shave will repair or replace the razor. If the razor has reached the end of its life, it can be stripped down and recycled through scrap-metal streams.

For the razor blades:
Leaf Shave makes it easy to recycle used safety razor blades. Their blade takeback program lets you send blades back for recycling through scrap metal streams. To do this, simply secure the tin with tape, pack it up and send it to:
Leaf Shave c/o RECYCLE
48 Taugwonk Spur Road Unit 2
Stonington, CT 06378

The tin will hold a couple of hundred blades, so you do not have to send them in too often. Additionally, this takeback program will accept blades back in any durable tin; you could, for example, upcycle an old mints tin!

Alternatively, you can recycle your razor blades with your local scrap metal recycling facility too.