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Vermicomposting Basics: Showing Gratitude for our Wiggly Friends
All about worms: Join us for our free monthly vermicomposting workshops on the last Tuesday of every month from 5-6...
In A Pickle? Janet's Got You Covered!
Janet Song, the founder of In A Pickle.  In A Pickle started mid-pandemic by a passionate pickler named Janet Song....
Co-Ownership Transformed Ethikli into a Community Hub for Growth
The Member-Owners of Ethikli celebrate the shop's two year anniversary party in March 2024. (Top left to right: Ry, Mad,...
What's a Pay-It-Forward Board?
Everyone should have enough food. That food should be healthy for the people who eat it, the people who make...
Seitan Instead: Vegan Holiday Protein
Last year for the holidays we posted our favorite vegan holiday sides -- lentils and rice, gravy, mashed potatoes, Brussels...
About our Sliding Scale Program
What is this program? We are proud to announce Ethikli’s Sliding-Scale Membership program. This option is intended to reduce financial...
5 Reasons to Love Our Loyalty Stamp-Cards
Next time you come into Ethikli, we'll ask if you have a loyalty stamp-card with us. If you don't, we'll...
Last Minute Sustainable, Vegan, & Ethical Holiday Gift Guide
No need to explain—we feel you! Pop by the shop today and check off everyone on your list. Holiday shopping...
The Ultimate Sustainable & Vegan Holiday Recipe Guide
‘I just can’t give up my [insert favorite food here].’ ‘But it’s tradition!’ ‘[Insert family member’s name here] would never...
12 Sustainable, Ethical, Vegan or Zero Waste Gifts for the 2021 Holidays
2021 was a catalyst year for many of us when it came to combating climate change and making more ethical...
Greenwashing 101.
Greenwashing 101. These 'compostable' plastic cups were found at a beach cleanup in New York. Don't be misled, single use...
Vegan.
We differentiate ourselves from other 'sustainable companies'  by choosing NOT to buy, sell, or use any animal products whatsoever. Many...
Sustainable.
Consumerism is destroying the Earth.  From conception to packaging and shipping to end-of-life, every single item in our shop is ...
Ethical.
What's the real cost of your stuff?  The truth will probably make you sick.  What's worse is that your hard-earned...