Serves: 2-3
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Try this fun twist on pasta night with zucchini ribbons made using our Peel Good Straight Blade Peeler! The lightweight bamboo handle with ergonomic grip, makes peeling and adding veggies to meals a breeze - no more hand fatigue!
Ingredients:
1 large zucchini
8 oz pappardelle pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small shallot
4 cloves of garlic
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Zest of one lemon
Juice of one lemon
1 tsp kosher salt
Shaved parmesan cheese, for serving
Directions:
RECIPE BY: ANNA RAMIZ @GATHEREDATMYTABLE
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Summer doesn’t have to end with this Summer Salad using our Peel Good Peeler Collection of interchangeable Serrated, Julienne, and Straight blades! When you’re done peeling, remove the peeler heads and place them in the dishwasher for an easy cleanup.
Ingredients:
For the vinaigrette:
1 tsp whole grain mustard
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
For the salad:
2 large ripe peaches
3 large tomatoes
¼ of an English cucumber
5-6 fresh mint leaves
5-6 fresh basil leaves
Parmesan cheese
Directions:
RECIPE BY: ANNA RAMIZ @GATHEREDATMYTABLE
]]>Serves: 2-3
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Looking for a way to get more veggies in? Try these fun Matchstick Carrot Fries made using our Peel Good Julienne Peeler! You’ll love these crisp, thin carrot fries, perfect for snacking on or for topping on soups or salads!
Ingredients:
1 lb large carrots
Vegetable oil, for frying
3/4 tsp kosher salt
For the Chipotle Aioli:
4 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp kosher salt
Direction:
RECIPE BY: ANNA RAMIZ @GATHEREDATMYTABLE
]]>Makes: 5-6 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
This refreshing Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca made using our Peel Good Straight Blade Peeler is perfect for hosting and takes only 10 minutes to make. Cleanup is just as easy with the removable peeler head that can be placed directly in the dishwasher.
Ingredients:
4 Persian cucumbers
3 sprigs of fresh mint
2 limes
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp honey
4 cups cold water, divided
Pinch of salt
Directions:
RECIPE BY: ANNA RAMIZ @GATHEREDATMYTABLE
]]>Check out our Father’s Day gift guide to help dad around the garage.
Be Good: Soft but tough bristles work wonderfully for cleaning wheels – non-scratch even on painted or power coated finishes!
Tidy: Great for under the hood detailing where a cloth with scrubbing power is needed.
Dust Whisperer: Easily removes dust from the dashboard and other interior panels.
Bottle Service: Use with favorite spray detailer, glass cleaner or liquid wax.
Tiny Team: The perfect workbench companion for cleaning up sawdust, metal shavings or whatever other mess made.
Ziptucks: Easily store wash and wax products such as microfiber cloths, wax applicators and sponges. The smaller bags are great for organizing small parts such as nuts, bolts or electrical connectors.
Scour Pads: The Neat Nut or Zero Waste Coconut Scour Pads work well for removing soot and dirt from exhaust tips, engine bays and other non-painted surfaces. They also are a great tool for surface prep before spray painting.
Ctrl Alt Clean: The perfect interior accessory. The microfiber pad is perfect for cleaning the fingerprint-laden touch screen of modern entertainment systems while the brush and detail nib make quick work of cleaning dust and dirt out of every nook and cranny of the dash, console and seats.
Fuzz Off or Laundry Mitt: Pet hair and cloth seats can be a pain. No problem with these two items!
Renew Cloths: The glass cleaning set is great for all auto glass to leave a streak free shine, the all purpose set works well for dusting, applying wax/polish/sealant, and for drying the exterior after a wash.
]]>Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Need a healthy dinner idea for weeknight meals? Try these Freezer Turkey Meatballs baked on our Sustainable Parchment Paper and stored in our freezer safe Compostable Clear Zipper Bags. Just reheat and serve with this homemade Blistered Tomato Marinara Sauce for an easy and delicious dinner!
Ingredients:
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup bread crumbs
14 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup broth or milk
1 lb ground turkey
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425° F and line a rimmed sheet pan with For Good Parchment Paper
2. In a large bowl, combine spices, bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese. Add the beaten egg and broth/milk and stir.
3. Add the ground turkey and use a wooden spoon or your hands to mix gently, just until everything is well-dispersed.
4. Roll 1 1/2 tbsp of the mixture into balls and place, evenly spaced, on the prepared pan.
5. Bake the meatballs for 12-15 minutes, until cooked through and turn the oven to broil. Broil for 2-3 minutes until browned, and then let the meatballs cool completely.
6. Divide cooled meatballs into For Good Sandwich Bags and freeze.
7. When you’re ready to use, simply add the meatballs to your favorite sauce and simmer until warmed through.
Blistered Tomato Marinara Sauce
Serves: 2-3
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
16 oz grape tomatoes
1 head of garlic
4 tbsp olive oil
2 sprigs of rosemary
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 (14 oz) can of crushed tomatoes
1 large sprig of fresh basil
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425° F.
2. Place the tomatoes in a large oven-safe sauté pan. Slice the head of garlic in half crosswise and place in the pan with the tomatoes. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper and toss everything to coat. Place the rosemary sprigs in the center of the pan.
3.Roast for 30-40 minutes, until tomatoes are burst and softened, and garlic is softened and golden.
4. Remove the garlic from the pan and set aside to cool. Discard the rosemary.
5. Transfer the pan with the tomatoes to the stove and add the crushed tomatoes, along with a large pinch of salt and a few cranks of black pepper. Squeeze the garlic from its skins and add it to the pan, along with the sprig of basil. If using, add in the freezer turkey meatballs from above.
6. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, until the flavors have melded and meatballs are warmed throughout. Discard the basil sprig. Serve over pasta or with a crusty baguette.
RECIPE BY: ANNA RAMIZ @GATHEREDATMYTABLE
]]>Serves: 3-4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
This no mayo Roasted Potato Salad baked on our Sustainable Parchment Paper is the perfect vegan friendly summer side recipe. It's easy to make and deliciously crowd-pleasing, making it a great addition to your next outdoor celebration. It’s also easily stored with our Compostable Clear Wrap.
Ingredients:
1 lb baby potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup fresh tender mixed herbs (basil, parsley, dill, chives)
For the dijon shallot vinaigrette:
1/2 of a small shallot, finely diced
1 clove of garlic, grated
2 tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp of maple syrup
Juice of one lemon
1/3 cup olive oil
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400° F and line a rimmed sheet pan with For Good Parchment Paper.
2. Place potatoes in a large bowl, along with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and then spread potatoes in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 35-40 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
3. Let the potatoes cool slightly and use the bottom of a drinking glass to gently smash them. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes, just to crisp the edges. Cool.
4. While the potatoes are cooling, make the dressing. Place the shallots, garlic, dijon, salt, pepper, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth. While continuing to whisk, gradually stream in the olive oil until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
5. Add the cooled, smashed potatoes to the bowl with the vinaigrette, along with the chopped fresh herbs. Stir to combine and serve either warm or at room temperature.
RECIPE BY: ANNA RAMIZ @GATHEREDATMYTABLE
A spin on the most popular campfire treat, these S’mores Brownies baked on our Sustainable and Non-toxic Parchment Paper are sure to get you in the summer spirit! With a graham cracker crust, fudgey center and melted marshmallow top, they’re the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
For the graham cracker crust:
6 oz graham crackers
5 tbsp melted butter
1/4 tsp kosher salt
For the brownie layer:
11 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup (125 g) all purpose flour
1 tsp kosher salt
6 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (213 g) brown sugar
5 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
10 oz large marshmallows (one bag)
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
Directions:
1. Line a 9x13” baking dish with For Good Parchment Paper and preheat the oven to 350° F.
2. Place the graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until broken down into fine
crumbs. Add the salt and the melted butter, and pulse again 2-3 times, until everything is moistened.
3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and firmly press it into an even layer on the bottom of the pan. Transfer to the fridge to chill while you prepare the brownies.
4. Combine chopped chocolate and cubed butter in a large, heatproof bowl. Set the bowl on top of a pot of simmering water and cook, stirring frequently, until the chocolate and butter are
completely melted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
6. Add the sugar and the brown sugar to the bowl with the chocolate and whisk to combine.
7. Add two of the eggs, whisk until smooth, and then add the remaining three eggs along with the
vanilla. Whisk again until the batter is smooth and homogenized.
8. Add the dry ingredients and gently fold using a rubber spatula until no dry spots remain. Pour the brownie batter over the graham cracker crust and smooth into an even layer.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the center is set and the edges are crisp. Let cool completely in the pan.
10. Just before you are ready to serve, smear the surface of the brownies with a thin layer of marshmallow fluff. Arrange the large and small marshmallows on top until the entire surface is covered.
11. Place the marshmallow-topped brownies under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, until the marshmallows are melted and the tops are golden brown.
12. Grab the edges of the parchment paper and gently lift the brownies from the pan. Slice and serve.
RECIPE BY: ANNA RAMIZ @GATHEREDATMYTABLE
Looking for the perfect breakfast to spoil Mom on Mother’s Day? Try this easy Blueberry Waffle recipe that stores perfectly in the freezer in our Compostable Gallon Zipper Bags until you’re ready to heat. Serve with her favorite fruit, juice, coffee and our Pomegranate Dyed Kind Collection for an added touch!
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cup (210 g) all purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp kosher salt
2 eggs, separated
1 3/4 cup (397 g) buttermilk
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2-3/4 cup frozen wild blueberries
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together egg yolks, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Add the melted butter and whisk once again, until completely incorporated.
4. Place the egg whites in a large clean bowl and whip with an electric mixer to form soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the waffle batter using a rubber spatula until all of the egg whites are incorporated.
5. Preheat a waffle iron and generously spray the surfaces with cooking spray. Place 1/4 cup of batter in the center of each cooking surface and sprinkle 1 tbsp of blueberries across the top of the waffle batter. Close the waffle iron and cook for 3-5 minutes, until the waffles are deeply golden and crispy. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
6. Serve waffles warm topped with blueberries, butter, and maple syrup. Store leftover waffles in a For Good Compostable Gallon Bag in the freezer for up to one month.
RECIPE BY: ANNA RAMIZ @GATHEREDATMYTABLE
]]>Directions:
Collect vegetable scraps and store them For Good Gallon-Size Bag in the freezer until the bag is completely full.
When the bag is full, transfer the scraps to a large pot. Fill the pot about 3/4 full of water.
Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer for 2-2 1/2 hours.
Remove from the heat and strain out the vegetable pieces. Transfer to sealed jars or containers and store in the freezer for up to 3 months or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Carrot peels, onion and garlic skins, squash peels, potato peels, celery scraps, herb stems are all good additions to vegetable stock. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower will add bitterness to the stock, so avoid them or use them very sparingly.
RECIPE BY: ANNA RAMIZ @GATHEREDATMYTABLE
]]>Prep Time: 15 minutes
Not sure what to do with your leftover broccoli stems? Try making this Vegan Broccoli Stem Pesto! It’s a delicious recipe that not only helps you reduce food waste but also eat plant-based! Use our Compostable Clear Wrap in store the leftovers in the fridge.
Ingredients:
2 broccoli stems, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup pine nuts
Juice of 1/2 of a lemon
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup fresh basil, packed
4 tbsp olive oil
Directions:
RECIPE BY: ANNA RAMIZ @GATHEREDATMYTABLE
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#1: Citrus Mojo Tofu
Ingredients:
14 oz firm tofu
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 2 limes
Juice of 1 orange
2 cloves of garlic, grated
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions:
#2: Honey Garlic Tofu
Ingredients:
Directions:
To oven roast:
RECIPE BY: ANNA RAMIZ @GATHEREDATMYTABLE
]]>One of the best ways to help divert waste from landfills, reduce methane in the atmosphere and slow global warming: composting. That is, recycling organic matter like food waste into what is familiarly called black gold—a fertilizer that feeds the earth and growing flora.
We know, composting sounds complicated. But the best thing about it is that like many things these days, there is a spectrum, and you can find your place on it and do what works for you. We’ll show you where to start (or continue!), no matter where you are.
Level I. the Non-Committal Composter
You might be a Non-Committal Composter if you:
How to:
Level II: the Casual Composter
You might be a Casual Composter if you:
How to:
Level III: Committed Composter
You might be a committed composter you:
How to:
Level IV: [Black] Gold Medal Composter
You might be a [Black] Gold Medal Composter if you:
How to:
Some quick and not-so-dirty tips on composting:
And if you’re not ready for any of this, if composting is just not something you can do yet, there’s one big thing you can do that will make a huge difference to the planet but not change a thing for you: swap your regular plastic bags for compostable ones.
The average American household uses 100 trash bags each year(!)—a hundred bags degrading into microplastics and wreaking havoc on our planet. Making the switch saves the earth, one plastic bag at a time.
]]>Prep Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup + 1 tbsp almond flour
6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1 tsp coconut oil
Directions:
At Full Circle, we harness sustainable design to help people make smarter decisions for their homes, families, wallets—and our planet. Before our products make it into homes around the world, they’re produced responsibly, with as little plastic as possible.
To compensate for the plastic we do use, Full Circle is Plastic Neutral.
What is plastic neutral? Essentially, it means that for every ounce of plastic used in Full Circle products, an equivalent amount is recovered and responsibly recycled. We’ve partnered with international organization Plastic Bank® to make this possible.
The equivalent of a garbage truck’s load of plastic makes its way into our oceans. Every. Single. Minute.
Plastic waste—especially how it ends up in ecosystems—is a massive problem. And it doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. The material plays an important role in our world, but until we find a better way to dispose of and reuse plastic, the problem will grow. It’s expected that there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans by 2050.
This is where plastic recovery organizations come in. While Full Circle’s long-term commitment to a plastic-polluted planet entails limiting our consumption, we’re currently offsetting what we use by supporting Plastic Bank® and their efforts. Here’s how it works:
There’s more good news. For a while now, we’ve been using GRS-certified recycled plastic in whatever we can. We’ve also been doing away with plastic in any situation where it’s not absolutely necessary.
This means that we’re in the process of a packaging rebrand. We’re saying “goodbye” to plastic twisty ties, zip ties, and lamination. While we’re on our way to 100% plastic-free packaging, you may still see some packaging with plastic components. We want to be completely rid of our current products before launching everything in new packaging. We don’t want to create any waste, after all!
After we tackle packaging, we’ll move onto virgin plastics. By 2025, we’ll be using 100% recycled plastic instead.
We know the sky’s the limit with where we can go with sustainability. We also know that the ocean is no place for plastic waste. We’re excited about how we can improve with both, and encourage you to celebrate Earth Month by using Plastic Bank’s plastic footprint calculator to make improvements where you can.
]]>Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
These Sheet Pan Nachos baked on our sustainable and non-toxic parchment paper are the perfect crowd-pleaser! They’re so easy to make and loaded with beans, cheese, pico de gallo and more!
For the pico de gallo:
1 large tomato, diced, seeds removed
1/2 of a red onion, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1/2 of a lime
1/4 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp olive oil
2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
1/2 of a red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
6 oz tortilla chips
1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
8 oz shredded Colby Jack cheese
1/3 cup salsa
1/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
1 avocado, cubed
1 lime, cut into wedges
RECIPE BY: ANNA RAMIZ @GATHEREDATMYTABLE
]]>Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Need a St. Patrick's Day themed breakfast? Try these Savory Spinach Pancakes! They're so good you’ll want to make extra and store them in a For Good Gallon Zipper Bag in the freezer. Just reheat in a pan when you’re ready to serve.
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup grape tomatoes, diced
1/2 of a red onion, diced
2 Persian cucumbers, diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
3/4 tsp kosher salt
2 eggs
2 cups (250 g) all purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3 tsp baking powder
3 cups (about 100 g) fresh spinach
1/4 cup fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, and dill
1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the pan
RECIPE BY: ANNA RAMIZ @GATHEREDATMYTABLE
]]>Prep Time: 30 minutes, plus chilling time
Cook Time: 1 hour
Just in time for spring, this Strawberry Crumble Pie with an elderflower twist is the perfect way to use those spring and summer strawberries! When you’re done serving, use our Compostable Clear Wrap to save and store in the fridge for later.
1 1/4 cup (156 g) all purpose flour
2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
3-4 tbsp ice water
1/4 cup (35 g) all purpose flour
1/2 cup (50 g) rolled oats
3 tbsp (40 g) brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
Zest of one lemon
1/2 tsp kosher salt
4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
2 lbs strawberries, frozen or fresh, trimmed (about 6 cups)
3/4 cup (165 g) granulated sugar
Juice of one lemon
Pinch of salt
6 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup St. Germaine
*If you prefer, you can substitute the St. Germaine with water for a more traditional Strawberry Crumble Pie.
RECIPE BY: ANNA RAMIZ @GATHEREDATMYTABLE
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Prep Time: 30 minutes, plus chill time
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Baked on our Sustainable and non-toxic parchment paper, this Savory Spring Veggie Galette is the perfect dish to serve for breakfast or brunch! It’s is stuffed with asparagus, leeks, and grape tomatoes and has golden brown flakey crust.
For the crust
1 cup (125 g) all purpose flour
1/4 cup (45 g) cornmeal
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
3-4 tbsp ice water
5 oz goat cheese, softened
Zest of one lemon
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
6 oz asparagus, trimmed
1/2 of a leek, thinly sliced
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
Beaten egg
So, what’s all the buzz about B Corps? And what exactly is a B Corp? A Certified B Corporation is a for-profit entity that meets voluntary standards regarding metrics like accountability, transparency, and performance. The certification also takes into consideration things like charitable giving, supply chain practices, input materials, and employee benefits.
Essentially, B Corps make every purchase a little easier for the 77% of consumers who shop with their values in mind. The logo—a ‘B’ with a circle around it—is easy to spot on products from companies like Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia, Tentree, and, you guessed it, Full Circle Brands (Full Circle, Soma and For Good)!
On a mission to use business as a force of good, B Lab is the nonprofit organization behind Certified B Corporations. The organization was founded by three friends in 2006, certified their first 82 companies in 2007, and now partners with more than four thousand companies in 77 different countries—all of which are committed to balance purpose and profit to achieve the highest standards of social and environmental performance.
Can a company just stamp that B logo on their product and call it a day? Absolutely not. The certification process is actually not that easy, which is what makes it so meaningful.
In order to become certified or renew certification, a company must complete a B Impact Assessment, a free platform that measures a company’s positive impact on their workers, customers, community, and environment. It looks at both day-to-day operations and the business model to produce a numeric store. A minimum verified score of at least 80 out of 200 is required (with most ordinary businesses hovering around 40-60).
After the Assessment, a multi-step verification process takes place. This involves an initial evaluation, an assessment review (think: an interview), background checks, and the submission of documentation.
In order to maintain certification, a company is required to update their assessment every three years to ensure that they still achieve a score of at least 80. Every one in 10 companies is randomly selected for a Site Review, which is an on-site or virtual assessment that lasts between 6-10 hours.
In a world of greenwashing and the newer woke-washing—where a company’s environmental or social claims don’t match their actions—are so common, we’re proud to have been well-vetted by B Lab to receive our certification.
In fact, this is why B Corps are important. They provide a way to recognize companies that have committed to “B the Change” and make it easy for shoppers to see what positive impact their purchase has when they support a B Corp.
On a larger scale, B Corps are important because they’re changing entire industries, for the better. The significant growth in certified companies is a testament to this. In fact, at the time of writing this article, B Lab is experiencing “overwhelming interest” in certification, which is good news for people and our shared home.
Let’s face it, more people want to buy products they can feel good about. This has led to an influx of companies seeking certification in recent years, and we’re thrilled to be one in a growing number of companies with that encircled B logo.
Since June 2013, Full Circle Brands, parent company of Soma, Full Circle, and For Good, has been paving the way for better business. Not only do our innovative offerings make lives better, more sustainable, and more joyful, but our operations do, too!
While we recognize that social and environmental sustainability is an ongoing journey, everything we do has our planet and the people who inhabit it in mind.
Behind the scenes, we have impressive (if we may say so ourselves) standards regarding labor practices, animal welfare, transparency, and anti-discrimination.
Because the folks who work in our factories are just as important to us as our sustainable products, we work hard to ensure that social responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do. Our suppliers adhere to a strict Code of Conduct and our factories are audited and regularly visited to ensure that fair and safe labor conditions are maintained.
We also source our raw materials as close to the location of processing as possible to minimize transportation emissions. To cut it down even more, Full Circle has partnered with Flexport (and carbonfund.org) to offset the emissions of our international shipping by funding projects that fight deforestation and support renewable energy innovations.
To top it all off—literally—we prioritize recycled, recyclable, and plastic-free packaging.
Not only are we celebrating B Corp Month, but we’re close to celebrating our 10-year anniversary with B Lab, and we’d love to thank you for helping us use business to help build a better world.
]]>Whether you’re using practices that have been passed down for generations or just shove everything in the washer and dryer and hope for the best, the reality is that few of us are doing laundry properly. You’d think that our cumulative 35 billion loads a year would instill in us some best practices—but many of us are using too much detergent, overstuffing the machine, using the washer or dryer too long, or forgetting the importance of sorting.
Fortunately many of the common laundry errors are also easily fixable. Let’s take a look at how we can optimize our laundry day to help support our planet.
Yes, we’re washing things wrong. However, we can all let out a big sigh of relief to know that we can actually wash certain things less often. Here’s how we can begin to simplify our laundry days.
This is the optimum balance for helping to keep bacteria at bay and extending the life of your most-loved clothes. Every wash takes a toll on the fabrics and threads, so minimizing washing is one of the best things we can do for our wardrobe. In between washes you can always use a steamer to freshen things up and remove any post-wear wrinkles.
Now that we know that we can wash less, here’s how we can wash better—and it all starts with properly sorted clothes.
It’s a cliché laundry mishap, and one that many of us have fallen victim to: mixing whites and colors. The suggestion for washing darks and lights separately is there for a reason, even if it may take some time before you notice a tinge of color on a white tee.
A laundry hamper system that allows you to separate these two from the get-go can make things easier. Once you lug everything down to the laundry room, you likely won’t want to spend time sifting, so if you can do so beforehand, it makes laundry day a little easier.
You can take your laundry load organization to the next level by making use of wash bags.
Wash bags make sorting easier, and they can also help to protect your clothes—and our planet. They prevent snagging and keep heavier items with hardware (zippers, buckles, clasps, hooks, buttons) away from other clothes they may damage. Also perfect for activewear or delicates, wash bags also help to preserve elasticity, extending the life of your well-loved leggings.
Since roughly 60% of our clothes are made from synthetic (plastic-based) fibers like polyester and nylon, using a larger wash bag for activewear can help to wash them more gently, therefore reducing the release of microplastics.
When it comes to how to use a laundry wash bag, the process is simple:
Speaking of drying, let’s talk about the biggest environmental impact of each laundry day: heat. Heating the water can account for about 90% of the total energy of the washer. Worse, hot water can break down fibers and more quickly ruin synthetic fabrics. It can shrink natural fabrics, and even cause bright colors to fade.
The memo to wash with cold has been spread far and wide, so now most detergents have been adapted to work well in cooler temperatures. That said, there’s really no reason not to wash in cold water.
While it’s a little trickier, avoiding the dryer can have even more of a positive impact. Studies have found that around 75% of the carbon footprint of laundry comes from drying. This is because a dryer uses electricity to generate heat, which is one of the least efficient ways it can do so.
Enter line drying: a planet-loving laundry practice. By switching to a washing line or clothes rack, a typical household using the dryer 200 times a year could reduce their impact by a whopping half a tonne of CO2! Even better, your clothes will smell fresher and experience less wear-and-tear.
The mismatched socks and dirty sports uniforms that make it into each load have been made using valuable resources, so the least we can do is try to show them a little love so that they last longer. Hopefully this list helps you realize that doing so can actually make your life a little easier when each laundry day comes around.
By washing clothes only when they need it, doing a bit of proactive sorting, and reducing heat requirements as much as possible, you can help take the load off our planet.
]]>In addition to using laundry tips that help to lengthen the lifespan of our favorite garments, we can incorporate elements of a circular economy—which involves sharing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling—into our wardrobes. Let’s take a look at how fast fashion is quickly damaging our planet, and how we can use circular fashion for more sustainable style.
Over recent years, consumers have become more aware of the impact of shopping sprees and BOGO sales. We’re buying more clothes than ever before and fashion production has more than doubled since the 2000s. While this is bad enough on its own, we’re not even wearing clothes like we used to, and 20% of our clothing is never even worn! One of the key elements of fast fashion—cheap prices—makes both impulse buying and easy discarding much easier.
Not only does this mean that more than 53 million metric tons of clothes end up in landfills or incinerators every year, but it also requires a significant amount of resources to make them in the first place. Between intensive water, chemical, and energy requirements, there’s nothing green about those green high-performance leggings you just purchased. And this doesn’t even consider the impact of chemicals on garment workers or the dangerous impact of microplastics…
In addition to all of this, the fashion industry is responsible for a whopping 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Unless we dress for planetary success, increased demand and production are going to make this impact even worse in years to come.
Fortunately, there is a solution that is a great look for everyone: circular fashion.
For most of the products that we bring into our lives, we do so on a “take-make-waste” basis. We buy a t-shirt, wear it a handful of times, and then either throw it away or send it to a local donation center (where it may go directly to landfill anyway).
A circular economy, which is what circular fashion is based on, does away with this linear model. It instead considers the value of the resources that go into each product and puts more steps in place to minimize waste and pollution, keep products and their materials in use, and regenerate natural systems.
So, from a fashion standpoint, circular fashion considers the entire lifecycle of a piece—not just how it will fit into one of the 52 microseasons that’s common in fast fashion. For a circular fashion garment, steps are taken to ensure responsible production, longevity, and a delayed end-of-life trip to the landfill. Simply put, waste and pollution don’t make it to the runway. Here’s what that looks as clothes move through a circular system:
While it’s become a trendy buzzword, you don’t necessarily need to do anything to make your wardrobe more circular. Why? Because wearing what you already own is the best way to dress for our planet! You can also consider each element of circular fashion when you decide how to fill your wardrobe:
It’s never been easier to buy and sell secondhand clothes. The options are endless—and they can be fun, or even make you a little bit of money. Here are a few ideas:
As one of the key elements of circular fashion, it’s important to keep the clothes we currently have in circulation longer. And the good news is that this has never been easier! Now, most detergents are suitable for cold water washing, which is better for our planet and helps to lengthen the lifespan of your clothes. Use a couple of wash bags in each load and you’ll prevent unnecessary wear and tear even more.
The dryer not only requires a lot of electricity, but the heat also warps elastic, leads to shrinkage, and can have a very rough tumbling action that can lead to excessive pilling and threads that start to come undone. Because air drying isn’t an option for all of us—especially in winter!—dryer balls are a must-have. They’ll do away with potentially toxic dryer sheets and reduce the amount of time needed in the dryer, therefore reducing wear on clothing and our planet.
Circular fashion is a good look on you, and thanks to a few simple practices we can all take part in this sustainable style trend.
]]>You don’t need us to tell you that humans do a lot of laundry. And we’re talking a lot. Every week, American households wash around 660 million loads a week. Feel like you’re always trying to summit a mountain of laundry? You’re not the only one—as more than 35 billion loads are washed every single year!
Just imagine all of the water, energy, and time requirements of our laundry days...
While we can’t exactly help you stay on top of a sort-wash-dry routine, we’re here to help make it more convenient and eco-conscious. We want to help make your clothes last longer, wash more efficiently, and use less resources in the process.
As you open that washer lid 8-10 times a week, we’re here to be your spin cycle sidekick. By bringing some of our new products on board, small changes will help lead to big impacts on the sustainability front.
We get it, sometimes you just want to blindly toss everything into your washer and dryer and be done with it. While this may save you a little time, it may also mean that you end up with pilling on your cotton pants, red splotches on a formerly-white shirt, or a cashmere sweater that’s become doll-size.
This is where our first product comes into play. Our Recycled Wash Bags come in two sizes and are here to make each load a little lighter on the planet. Not only are they made from recycled water bottles, but they also extend the life of your clothes.
By using them to presort delicates or larger garments like activewear, knits, or clothes with hardware, they make it easy to wash clothes according to the directions on the label.
Not only that, but they can help to prevent microfibers by minimizing the impact of each wash on clothing made from synthetic fibers!
When it comes to the dryer, recycled water bottles help here, too. They’re the main material in our Anti-Static Dryer Balls, which provide a vegan-friendly way to improve each dryer cycle. Unlike noisy wool dryer balls, ours are soft and quiet. Featuring a carbon filament and larger size, they reduce static and won’t get stuck in pant legs or sleeves.
The dryer balls eliminate the need for single-use dryer sheets (which often contain toxic fragrance additives) and they help to circulate air. This means more efficient drying, less time in the dryer, and less energy required. Once you add these to your laundry routine—and notice softer, more longer-lasting clothes—you’ll never want to go back.
For a little post-dryer clothes love, our Anti-Static & Lint Removing Mitt is the laundry tool you’ve never known but are going to love. Instead of multiple single-use items (dryer sheets, aerosol sprays, sticky lint rollers), this one does it all. Did we mention it’s reusable, too?
Also made with recycled water bottles, tackling everyday garment problems will be a breeze. The carbon filament removes static, and the mitt’s double-sided design works to easily remove pet hair and lint on clothing, textiles, and upholstery.
We’ll give you a hand with lint removal, and we’d also suggest that, for the most long-lasting garments, you hand wash when possible. When that’s not an option, cold water is always the way to go. It’s associated with less shrinking and fading—and it cuts down on the fact that 75% of each load’s energy is a result of heating the water!
Similarly, because it’s even more energy intensive and damages clothes, drying is best done without a machine. An outdoor drying rack can help you harness the drying power of sun and wind—and it will lead to fresher smelling clothes, too!
Stay tuned for more Earth-loving laundry hacks. Until then, happy washing and wearing.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
2 large zucchini
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
3/4 tsp black pepper, divided
1 tsp garlic powder
Cooking spray
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Everyone's favorite snack mixed two ways: Classic Trail Mix and Tropical Trail Mix with toasted coconut flakes made using our non-toxic and sustainable Parchment Paper! Store both in our Compostable Zipper Bags for great snacking on the go!
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup pretzels
1/4 cup goji berries
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 tsp flaky salt
Stir together all ingredients until combined.
Makes 2 1/4 cup trail mix
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup pistachios
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup dried pineapple, chopped
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
RECIPE BY: ANNA RAMIZ @GATHEREDATMYTABLE
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Make these beautiful Chocolate Covered Strawberries just in time for Valentine's Day with only a few ingredients, our Sustainable FSC Certified Parchment Paper and a Compostable Zipper Bag!
1 lb fresh strawberries
6 oz dark chocolate
3 oz white chocolate
1. Rinse the strawberries and pat them dry.
2. Place a piece of For Good parchment paper on a clean work surface.
3. In a deep bowl, melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring occasionally, until melted.
4. Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, coating on all sides and then transfer the parchment paper. Let set for 10-15 minutes, until the chocolate is dry.
5. Meanwhile, melt the white chocolate in the same way as the dark chocolate. Pour the melted white chocolate in a For Good Sandwich Size Bag and snip the end off of one corner.
6. Using the sandwich bag as a piping bag, drizzle the white chocolate over the chocolate covered strawberries. Let the chocolate set completely before serving.
Serves 2-3
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Looking for a delicious recipe for Super Bowl Sunday?
Try these Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Homemade Ranch - they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser and are made using our non-toxic and sustainable Parchment paper.
Ranch:
1/2 cup cashews, soaked for 4 hours and drained
1/4 cup water
Juice of one large lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 head cauliflower
3/4 cup flour
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegan buffalo sauce
Our goal is to take the same home care products you currently have at home, and make them better for you, our planet, and future generations. Aware that busy lives and competing priorities sometimes get in the way of lifestyle changes, For Good puts a planet-positive spin on household disposables—no effort from you required.
We want to make it easy for you to make your daily activities a little more sustainable, so each product has been designed to be used just like its conventional counterpart. Whether you compost or dispose of these products in the trash can, they'll still have a better outcome.
Using plant-based plastics like PLA and PBAT means that, unlike with conventional plastic, our zipper bags, trash bags, and food wrap will naturally biodegrade. Because they’re made of plants, they won’t take hundreds (or even thousands!) of years, nor will they release dangerous microplastics into the environment.
To help speed the process along, these products meet internationally-recognized standards for industrial compostaility. This means that, when exposed to the microorganisms, heat, oxygen, and moisture levels provided in municipal or commercial composting systems, these materials will quickly and safely break down. They’ll become water, carbon dioxide, and earth—without releasing dangerous toxins or microplastics.
Drop off any For Good products with your other compost to your local composting facility or partner. Looking for a new composting center? Find one near you here.
Quick Tip: Farmers markets often have a compost collection or recommendations on a local center, make friends with your local farmers!
Wondering what to do if you don’t have any commercial composting facilities close by? Fortunately, even without carefully-controlled composting conditions, our biodegradable bags and food wrap are still a better option. Because more of us have made the switch to biodegradable and compostable materials, many landfills are starting to make conditions a little more compost-friendly.
Typically, landfills are non-aerobic environments. As composting requires oxygen in order to break materials down at faster speeds, more and more landfills are introducing oxygen to create environments to help support the process. Even without the addition of oxygen, our plant-based plastic products will still degrade naturally over time—and do so faster than conventional, petroleum-based plastics. They’ll also eventually become earth, not microplastics.
Similarly, because our parchment paper rolls and sheets aren’t treated with chlorine bleach, they also have a better fate after being discarded. Conventional, chlorine-bleached paper is associated with leaching dioxin, a persistent organic pollutant (POPs). Not only does this present several health risks like cancer, reproductive issues, and hormone disruption, but it can also infiltrate soil and water, while taking decades to degrade. Ours can be safely used and thrown away.
At For Good, we think in terms of circularity—how our products are made, distributed, used, and disposed of. At each stage, we want to have the smallest impact possible. We’ve done the research, selected the best materials, and determined what happens to them after they’re used. All you have to do is restock your kitchen with better essentials, for good.
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Plastic is an undoubtedly good material—until it isn’t. It makes cleaning, cooking, and storing much easier. It’s a perfect material to keep apple slices fresh for an afternoon snack or dough snugly covered as it rises. However, what happens after the plastic’s been used presents some problems.
Most of the plastic we use in the kitchen is of the disposable variety, meaning that it ends up in the trash can (requiring yet another plastic product!). The most common type of plastic, polyethylene, takes hundreds of years to break down. As it does, it releases dangerous microplastics into the environment.
Because we know how useful things like zipper bags, trash bags, and food wrap are, we wanted to make something just as efficient—but kinder on our planet after it’s been used.
So, we put a sustainable spin on this commonly used material by instead turning to PLA and PBAT. Used in trash bags, zipper bags, and food wrap, they’re just as strong and useful as conventional plastic, but their compostability makes them better for our planet.
Once exposed to the temperatures, microorganisms and humidity of an industrial composting facility, both PLA and PBAT will break down into water, carbon dioxide, and earth—not microplastics.
What about the parchment paper rolls and sheets? Surely these don’t need a big change since paper is safe and sustainable, right? Well, unfortunately most parchment paper is chlorine bleached, meaning that it has the potential to release toxic dioxin when heated. And isn’t the main purpose of parchment paper to be heated?! So we explored some better options here, too.
Until we figure out a way to easily take out the trash without a bag, or something to store carrots or crayons, there’s a need for products like these. Plastic made with plants doesn’t break down into tiny microplastics that have a macro negative impact on ecosystems and wildlife. Instead, it becomes earth!
It’s clear that our For Good line of products is safer for our planet, and because we avoid dioxin-producing chlorine bleach, it’s safer for you, too. When you're making chocolate chip cookies, the last thing you want to think about is the potential for dangerous chemicals, right? That’s why our For Good range has been designed for you.
Sustainable? Check. Safe? Check. Functional? Check.
Like everything else from Full Circle, For Good takes the essentials you know and love, and just makes them in a better way. We scoured the globe for the best materials, studied what happened to them post-use, and ensured that they safely work in the way they’re supposed to. Now it’s up to you to use them in your home, for good.
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