2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Alabama Chanin
Scarf
Made with organic cotton jersey in a made-to-order production model.
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STATE EDITION
Alabama
2026 CANDIDATE
2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
earth creations
Compass Forest Organic Cotton Tee
100% organic cotton with clay dye and non-PVC printing inks.
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zkano
Rib Knit Organic Cotton Crew Socks — Natural
Uses organic cotton yarn in washable everyday socks.
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Alaska
2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Alaska Rug Company
Green & Silver Recycled Rope Trivet
The maker specifies 100% recycled fishing rope for this trivet.
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Alaska Rug Company
Personalized Rope Letter Nursery Sign
Repurposes wood or driftwood and recovered fishing rope into personalized decor.
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2026 CANDIDATEFood & Gourmet
Barnacle Foods
Kelp Salsa — Original
Features wild-harvested and farmed kelp; kelp cultivation does not require agricultural land, freshwater or fertilizer.
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STATE EDITION
Arizona
2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Cosanti Originals
#134 Bronze Windbell
A durable bronze bell with a brass fin, from a maker that documents restoration of decades-old bells and supplies hanging components. The longevity and repair story is the specific environmental consideration.
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2026 CANDIDATEFood & Gourmet
Hayden Flour Mills
White Sonora Pancake Mix
Uses heritage grain grown with low-water farming practices; the company reports solar-powered milling.
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2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Refresh Glass
Personalized 12oz Mixed-Color Glasses — Set of 4
Converts rescued wine bottles from hospitality businesses into reusable drinking glasses.
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STATE EDITION
Arkansas
2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Buck Ridge Soap Company
Cherry Almond & Aloe Shampoo, Shave & Body Bar
A compact multipurpose solid bar; the maker uses recycled-paper wrappers and boxes.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Fayettechill
Leah Fleece Hoodie
The listed fabric is 93% recycled polyester and 7% spandex.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
LIVSN Designs
Men’s Flex Canvas Pants V3
The current product specifies 60% OCS-certified organic cotton, 38% GRS-certified recycled polyester and 2% spandex. LIVSN also offers a repair program and resale marketplace.
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STATE EDITION
California
2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Klean Kanteen
36oz Rise Tumbler with Straw Lid and Handle
The steel body uses 90% post-consumer recycled 18/8 stainless steel.
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2026 CANDIDATEOutdoor & Travel
Patagonia
Black Hole Mini MLC Pack 30L
Body uses post-consumer recycled polyester with recycled TPU film; lining and straps also use recycled fibers.
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2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Stasher
Reusable Silicone Sandwich Bag
Reusable silicone food-storage bag can displace disposable sandwich bags.
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STATE EDITION
Colorado
2026 CANDIDATEOutdoor & Travel
EcoVessel
BOULDER 20oz Insulated Bottle — Colorada
Reusable stainless-steel bottle intended for repeated use instead of disposable drinks packaging.
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2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Pact
Organic Cotton Luxe Bath Towel 2-Pack
The brand’s marketplace listing specifies 100% organic cotton and GOTS certification, with certificate and license numbers.
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2026 CANDIDATEOutdoor & Travel
Topo Designs
Rover Pack Classic — Black/Black
Uses recycled nylon in the listed exterior and lining fabrics.
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STATE EDITION
Connecticut
2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Shell Yeah by Jaks
Watercolor Ocean Oyster Shell Wine Stopper
Gives discarded oyster shells a second use in a reusable bottle stopper.
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The Greener Gift
Reusable Snack/Sandwich Bags — Foldover Top
Reusable food bags; the maker sources overstock and secondhand cotton where available.
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2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Three Bluebirds
Herbs Swedish Dishcloth
Made from 70% cellulose and 30% organic cotton and intended for repeated washing.
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STATE EDITION
Delaware
2026 CANDIDATEPets
Bindhi’s
Colby’s Blueberry Biscuits
The recipe names organic blueberries, organic coconut oil and organic honey.
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2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Enlightened Coast Candles
Evergreen 10oz Candle
Soy-wax candle in a vessel supported by the maker’s jar return and refill program.
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2026 CANDIDATECoffee & Tea
Little Goat Coffee Roasting Co.
Espresso
Candidate based on the company’s stated focus on organically grown and fairly traded coffee.
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STATE EDITION
Florida
2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
4ocean
Signature Bracelet
Uses recycled plastic cord, recycled glass beads and a recycled stainless-steel charm.
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2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
CORKCICLE
Classic Tumbler
Reusable stainless-steel tumbler with replacement lids sold separately.
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2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Stream2Sea
Naturally Naked Shampoo & Body Bar
Solid shampoo/body bar with plastic-free packaging and a product-page USDA BioBased designation.
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STATE EDITION
Georgia
2026 CANDIDATEPets
Big Daddy Biscuits
All-Natural Crunchy Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
Recipe lists organic flour, organic peanut butter and organic oats.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Okabashi
Milan Men’s Slide Sandal
Uses the brand’s bio-based material blend and can be returned through its shoe-recycling program.
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2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Rinse Bath & Body
Unscented Sulfate-Free Shampoo Bar
Compact solid shampoo format can replace liquid shampoo packaged in rigid bottles.
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STATE EDITION
Hawaii
2026 CANDIDATEFood & Gourmet
Island Harvest
Organic Macadamias with Dark Chocolate — 9 oz
USDA Organic macadamias from a rain-fed farm; the product also identifies 59.4% Fair Trade Certified ingredients in its chocolate coating.
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2026 CANDIDATEFood & Gourmet
Island Harvest
Organic Macadamias — Unsalted, 8 oz
The product is USDA Organic and comes from a rain-fed farm that says it does not irrigate its trees.
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2026 CANDIDATECoffee & Tea
Mountain Thunder Coffee
Organic 100% Kona Coffee — Vienna Roast, 16 oz
The Organic variant uses USDA-certified organic coffee and is processed in the company's certified organic mill and roastery.
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STATE EDITION
Idaho
2026 CANDIDATEOutdoor & Travel
Buck Knives
110 Folding Hunter Knife
A long-service product supported by Buck's repair service and blade replacement program for eligible folding knives.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Proof Eyewear
Eagle Aluminum & Wood Sunglasses
The frame combines recycled aluminum with wood described by the maker as sustainably sourced.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Wild Rye
Danner 3/4 Zip Fleece Jacket
The jacket specifies 75% recycled polyester in the fleece; front pocket materials use 90% recycled nylon and 10% spandex.
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STATE EDITION
Illinois
2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
EcoTools
Start The Day Beautifully Kit
Reusable makeup brushes use bamboo handles and recycled aluminum ferrules, with synthetic Taklon bristles.
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Meliora Cleaning Products
Bath & Body Soap Bar — Package-Free, Peppermint
Package-free solid soap with specified coconut and sunflower oils; the brand describes the bar and packaging approach as plastic-free.
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2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Soap Distillery
Agave + Salted Peel Bar Soap — No Box
A solid soap offered without a box, made with specified plant oils including sunflower, coconut and olive oils.
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STATE EDITION
Indiana
2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
People for Urban Progress
FFA Page Crossbody Bag
The bag combines salvaged RCA Dome fabric with vinyl from an FFA event banner, turning former architectural and event materials into a reusable accessory.
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2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Salt & Ash Soap Co.
Bourbon Vanilla Bar Soap
Solid soap made with specified plant oils and butters, supplied in a paperboard box rather than a liquid-soap bottle.
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2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
The Mad Optimist
Custom Bar Soap
A made-to-order solid soap with selectable plant-oil recipes, providing a compact alternative to bottled body wash.
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STATE EDITION
Iowa
2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
CB Custom Woodworking
Reclaimed Cutting Board — Oak
Reuses oak from a named local demolition project in a durable kitchen board.
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2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Eco Lips
Gold Organic Lip Balm — Plant Pod
The balm is offered in the company's plant-based Plant Pod tube, described as plastic-free, and uses organic ingredients.
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2026 CANDIDATEFood & Gourmet
Frontier Co-op
Ceylon Cinnamon, Ground — Regenerative Organic Certified, 1.76 oz
This specific cinnamon SKU is listed as Regenerative Organic Certified, with certification evidence available from the certifier.
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STATE EDITION
Kansas
2026 CANDIDATEFood & Gourmet
Heartland Mill
Organic All Purpose Flour
Heartland Mill identifies its flour range, including all-purpose flour, as certified organic unless otherwise marked.
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2026 CANDIDATECoffee & Tea
PT's Coffee
Takengon Atu Lintang Organic Coffee
The product page identifies this coffee as certified organic by OCIA.
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2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
PT’s Coffee × notNeutral
White Lino Mug — 10 oz
Reusable fine-porcelain mug that can replace disposable cups during repeated home or office use.
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STATE EDITION
Kentucky
2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Berea College Student Craft
The Forest Broom
Uses selectively removed red-maple saplings and specified natural materials including sorghum, linen and hemp, with walnut and osage-orange dyes.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Lackadazee
The Wide Band — 5 mm Recycled Sterling Silver
A long-use jewelry piece made with recycled sterling silver according to the product listing.
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2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Sunhouse Craft
Local Lumber Brooms
Reusable brooms made with locally sourced wooden handles and naturally dyed broomcorn.
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Louisiana
2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
MIMOSA Handcrafted
14K Gold Heart Pendant — Small
The maker states that its 14K gold is 100% recycled; this pendant uses that material.
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2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
NOLA Boards
Envie Cutting Board
Reusable solid sapele board; the maker describes the wood as sustainably sourced and provides oiling and care instructions for long service.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Tchoup Industries
Ditty Bag in Recycled Sailcloth
Uses recovered sailcloth and repurposed nylon webbing in a reusable bag, alongside other components.
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STATE EDITION
Maine
2026 CANDIDATEFood & Gourmet
Bixby Chocolate
Organic Dark Chocolate Maine Sea Salt Bar
The product page identifies the bar as certified organic by MOFGA.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Flowfold
Recycled Sailcloth Minimalist Card Holder Wallet
A compact reusable wallet made with recycled sailcloth.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Sea Bags
Lighthouse Beacon Medium Tote
Repurposes recovered sails into a reusable tote.
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STATE EDITION
Maryland
2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Boho Bee Company
Royal Bees Beeswax Wrap Set
Reusable food wraps made with cotton, beeswax, jojoba oil and resin provide an alternative to disposable food wrap.
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2026 CANDIDATEFood & Gourmet
HEX Ferments
Miso Kimchi
The maker lists organic cabbage, chickpea miso and carrot for this fermented vegetable product and describes a focus on organic and local sourcing.
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2026 CANDIDATEFood & Gourmet
Michele's Granola
Original Granola — 12 oz
The recipe specifies organic oats, brown sugar, sunflower seeds and coconut. The maker ships in recyclable cardboard boxes.
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STATE EDITION
Massachusetts
2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Preserve
Small Colander (1.5 qt)
Reusable colander made from 100% recycled #5 plastic.
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2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Rocketbook
New Rocketbook Core
Pages can be wiped with water and reused, reducing the need for replacement notebooks when used repeatedly.
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2026 CANDIDATEFood & Gourmet
Taza Chocolate
Mexican Style Chocolate Classic Collection
The product page identifies this six-flavor collection as USDA Organic and lists organic cacao and other ingredients.
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STATE EDITION
Michigan
2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Pingree Detroit
Slim Wallet with RFID Blocking
Uses leather reclaimed from the Detroit automotive industry in a reusable wallet.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Rebel Nell
Detroit Necklace | Silver
Repurposes fallen graffiti into the necklace's distinctive charm.
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2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Woodward Throwbacks + Hiatus Detroit
Detroit Catchall
A useful catchall made from reclaimed screen-printed wood.
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STATE EDITION
Minnesota
2026 CANDIDATEOutdoor & Travel
Bamboo Switch
Bamboo Travel Cutlery Set
Reusable bamboo utensils in a fabric travel wrap can replace disposable cutlery when carried and used.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Frost River
Premium Shell Bag — Large
The waxed-canvas and leather bag is supported by a repair service that can replace components and patch wear, helping keep the bag in use.
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2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
HiBAR
Moisturize Shampoo Bar
Solid shampoo with coconut oil and rice protein, sold in plastic-free packaging.
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Mississippi
2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
A'marie's Bath Flower Shop
Mississippi Queen Magnolia
Solid soap petals made with coconut oil, shea butter and goat's milk come in a paper gift box, offering an alternative to bottled liquid soap.
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2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Scotsman USA
Ole Miss Limited Edition Serving Board
Gives reclaimed maple basketball-court flooring another use as a serving board.
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2026 CANDIDATEFood & Gourmet
Two Brooks Farm
Blue Jasmoon White Mississippi Jasmine Rice
The farm describes retaining rainwater in fields, lakes and canals and reusing it for irrigation.
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STATE EDITION
Missouri
2026 CANDIDATEFood & Gourmet
Askinosie Chocolate
72% Mababu, Tanzania Dark Chocolate Bar
The bar contains organic cane sugar. Askinosie describes using a compostable inner wrapper, an unbleached waxed-paper outer bag and reused bean-bag string in its bar-packing process.
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2026 CANDIDATEGarden & Nature
Sow Right Seeds
15 Herb Seed Collection
Open-pollinated herb seeds from a company that documents a solar-powered seed operation.
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2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
themelty.co
Blood Orange, Lime & Agave Candle Refill Kit (7.5 oz)
Refill format allows a compatible candle vessel to be used again.
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STATE EDITION
Montana
2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Duckworth
Knit Rigger Hat
100% Montana Merino wool in a reusable winter hat.
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2026 CANDIDATEOutdoor & Travel
Sun Mountain
Eco-Lite 2024 Stand Bag
Eco-Lite fabric uses REPREVE polyester made from recycled plastic bottles.
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2026 CANDIDATEPets
West Paw
Toppl Treat Toy
Reusable Zogoflex toy is accepted by West Paw's Join the Loop recycling program.
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Nebraska
2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
ARTIFACT
250 Sling Bag — Upcycled Vintage Military Canvas
Uses upcycled vintage military canvas for a reusable everyday sling.
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2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Benson Soap Mill
Wooden Soap Dish
Reusable wooden dish drains a bar between uses, helping users keep solid soap dry.
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2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Wax Buffalo
Candle Refill Kit — Armitage Street
Soy-wax refill kit is designed to refill an existing Wax Buffalo candle vessel.
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STATE EDITION
Nevada
2026 CANDIDATEOutdoor & Travel
9 Million Tons
Teapot Reusable Hot Coffee Cup Stopper Keychain
A reusable resin stopper can replace disposable splash sticks in compatible hot-drink lids.
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2026 CANDIDATEFood & Gourmet
Ethel M Chocolates
Classic Collection — 16 Pieces
The company documents a solar garden that supplies its factory during daylight hours.
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2026 CANDIDATEGarden & Nature
Full Circle Soils & Compost
BOOST Soil Amendment — 1/2 cu ft Bag
Its signature compost amendment comes from a company that turns regional organic waste into compost and soil products.
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STATE EDITION
New Hampshire
2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Badger
Badger Balm — 2 oz Tin
Product-specific USDA Organic certification; concentrated balm sold in a metal tin and cardboard sleeve.
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2026 CANDIDATEKids & Play
Harrisville Designs
7-inch Potholder Loom — Traditional Size
Reusable metal loom can make multiple cotton potholders; replacement loop packs are offered separately.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
NEMO Equipment
Vantage 20L Endless Promise Day Travel Backpack
Recycled-PET CERO fabric and the maker's Endless Promise repair and recycling pathway support a longer useful life.
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STATE EDITION
New Jersey
2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Boll & Branch
Signature Hemmed Sheet Set
The product page specifies organic cotton and GOTS certification.
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2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Dip
Coconut & Almond Shampoo Bar
Solid shampoo bar offers a compact alternative to bottled liquid shampoo.
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2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Good Deeds Market
Homegrown Luffa Kitchen Sponge — Daisy Gingham
Reusable sponge combines 50% luffa, 25% wood pulp and 25% cotton; the maker describes it as home-compostable.
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New Mexico
2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
4KINSHIP
Upcycled Vintage Linen Textile
Reuses a vintage linen textile rather than commissioning entirely new fabric.
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2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Los Poblanos
Lavender Salve
Contains certified organic lavender essential oil grown and distilled on the farm.
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2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Taos Bee
Honeybee Shampoo and Body Bar
Solid hair-and-body cleanser available without a tin, offering an alternative to bottled liquid products.
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STATE EDITION
New York
2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
BAGGU
Standard Baggu — Black
Reusable grocery bag made with recycled nylon; the maker documents using pre-consumer nylon waste and cutting construction to reduce scrap.
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2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Brooklyn Sailbags
Large Stocking #52
Seasonal stocking made from a Dacron J24 mainsail, giving existing technical fabric a second life.
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2026 CANDIDATEOutdoor & Travel
S'well
Original Bottle 17oz
Reusable insulated drink bottle intended to replace repeated purchases of disposable drink containers.
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STATE EDITION
North Carolina
2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Burt's Bees
Beeswax Lip Balm
The brand owner documents recycled plastic content in lip balm packaging and a dedicated packaging recovery program.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Recover
Classic Recycled Cotton T-Shirt — Made in USA
The classic tee uses a blend of recycled cotton and recycled PET.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
TS Designs
Cloud Organic Logo Shirt
The product page specifies GOTS-certified organic cotton and water-based printing inks.
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STATE EDITION
North Dakota
2026 CANDIDATEGarden & Nature
Prairie Road Organic Seed
Uncle David’s Dakota Dessert Squash Seeds
Certified organic, open-pollinated seed from a North Dakota seed farm; a practical gift for a recipient who already grows vegetables.
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2026 CANDIDATEGarden & Nature
Rederick
Monarch Butterfly Wildflower Seeds Plantable Art
Recycled paper is turned into plantable art containing a wildflower seed mix.
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2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Willow Creek Wood Shop
Reclaimed Cedar Fence-Post Pepper Grinder
Pepper grinders reuse cedar fence posts sourced in western North Dakota.
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STATE EDITION
Ohio
2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Anchor Hocking
TrueSeal 4-Cup Round Glass Food Storage Container
Reusable glass food storage can replace disposable containers and wrapping when used repeatedly.
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2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve
Soapnuts Shampoo Bar
A solid shampoo format avoids a separate liquid-shampoo bottle and has a published ingredient list.
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2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Plaine Products
Shampoo
Aluminum bottles can be returned for washing and reuse; customers retain the pump.
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STATE EDITION
Oklahoma
2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Grandma’s Hand-Crafted Soaps
Shampoo/Shave Bar
A solid, multipurpose shampoo and shaving bar offers an alternative to separate liquid products in rigid bottles; coconut, palm, olive and castor oils are listed.
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2026 CANDIDATEOutdoor & Travel
Simple Modern
40oz Trek Tumbler
Reusable stainless-steel tumbler offers a long-term alternative to disposable cups.
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2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Vida Bars
Hydrate Set
Solid shampoo and conditioner bars provide a compact alternative to liquid products in rigid bottles.
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STATE EDITION
Oregon
2026 CANDIDATEPets
Cycle Dog
Duraplush Pear
A washable dog toy made from post-consumer recycled materials, with a bonded two-ply outer layer and double-stitched hidden seams.
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2026 CANDIDATEOutdoor & Travel
Hydro Flask
32oz Wide Mouth Bottle
Refillable stainless-steel drink bottle designed for repeated everyday use.
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2026 CANDIDATECoffee & Tea
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Holler Mountain Whole Bean Coffee
The producer identifies Holler Mountain as an organic blend and describes an organic-certified supply chain.
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STATE EDITION
Pennsylvania
2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
All-Clad
D3 Stainless 12-inch Fry Pan with Lid
Uncoated stainless-steel cooking surface and a limited lifetime warranty support long repeated use; it does not depend on a disposable nonstick coating.
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2026 CANDIDATECoffee & Tea
La Colombe
Rouge Organic Whole Bean Coffee — 12 oz
The maker includes Rouge in its USDA-certified organic coffee range; whole beans can be brewed using the recipient’s existing equipment.
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2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Remark Glass
Short Glass
Transforms post-consumer bottle glass into reusable drinking glasses.
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STATE EDITION
Rhode Island
2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Aster Candle
Aquarius Scented Candle
Heavy glass vessel with cork lid can be kept and repurposed after the wax is used.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Corkie Bolton Jewelry
Engraved Star Sapphire Necklace
A necklace made with recycled sterling silver, an Australian blue sapphire and a clasped chain, documented for this exact design.
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2026 CANDIDATECoffee & Tea
New Harvest Coffee Roasters
Organic Café Marika Bold Blend — 12 oz
The exact blend specifies USDA Organic coffee and identifies the COMSA growers and Bio Latina organic-certification background.
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STATE EDITION
South Carolina
2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Grit & Grace Studio
Customized Oyster Blessing Beads
The exact product combines wooden beads with recycled-glass beads; the brand also describes its oyster-shell restoration program.
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2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Rewined
Signature Candle — Pinot Noir
Vessel is designed to be cleaned and kept for another use; the brand began by repurposing wine bottles.
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2026 CANDIDATEOutdoor & Travel
Toadfish
Non-Tipping 20oz Tumbler
Reusable stainless-steel tumbler is an alternative to disposable cups; the company also funds oyster-reef restoration.
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STATE EDITION
South Dakota
✦Against the Grain2026 CANDIDATE
2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Against the Grain
Custom Hardwood Cutting Board — Small 6 × 9 inches
Reusable food-preparation board made from hardwood, with customization intended to encourage long-term ownership.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Black Hills Parks & Forests Association
Maka Oniye Recycled Canvas Tote
The product specifies 100% recycled cotton canvas and a reusable shopping-bag design.
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2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Prairie Dance
12-inch Rusted Steel Pencil Tree
Sealed steel decoration designed for repeated indoor or sheltered-outdoor display, rather than a one-season disposable ornament.
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STATE EDITION
Tennessee
2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Lodge
10.25 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
Reseasonable cast iron designed for long service; Lodge reports an average of 61% recycled material across its cast-iron cookware.
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2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Ranger Station
Santalum 8 oz Candle
The soy-blend candle is poured in a cocktail glass; the maker provides instructions to clean and reuse that vessel.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Swiftwick
Maxus No Show Socks
The selected model lists 52% recycled polyester, with a washable design for repeated wear.
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STATE EDITION
Texas
✦SweetlyRecycled2026 CANDIDATE
2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
SweetlyRecycled
Citrus + Riberries AKA Volcano Candle
Soy candle in a reusable glass container; the studio explicitly offers refills for any container it has sold.
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2026 CANDIDATEFood & Gourmet
The Refugee Collective
Sustainable Gift Box
Includes a reusable, naturally dyed organic tea towel alongside farm-grown roselle and local honey.
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2026 CANDIDATEOutdoor & Travel
YETI
Rambler 26 oz Water Bottle with Chug Cap
Refillable 18/8 stainless-steel bottle with separately sold interchangeable caps and a five-year warranty supports repeated use and component replacement.
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STATE EDITION
Utah
2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Coalatree
Evolution Hoodie
The maker describes fibers made using recycled plastic bottles and spent coffee grounds.
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2026 CANDIDATEOutdoor & Travel
Cotopaxi
Kapai 1.5L Hip Pack — Del Día
Uses remnant fabric, giving unused manufacturing material another application in a reusable bag.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
ThriftJam
THE CORD Corduroy Reworked Patchwork Coat
Reworks reclaimed textiles into patchwork outerwear instead of using only new yardage.
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STATE EDITION
Vermont
2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Bee's Wrap
Assorted 3 Pack Beeswax Wraps
Washable waxed-cotton wraps can replace disposable cling film across repeated food-storage uses.
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2026 CANDIDATEOutdoor & Travel
Darn Tough
Men's Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Socks
Repeated-use merino-blend socks backed by the maker's unconditional lifetime guarantee, supporting a longevity-based candidacy.
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2026 CANDIDATEKids & Play
Vermont Teddy Bear
15 Inch Classic Grape Soda Bear
The product specifically states stuffing made from 100% recycled plastic bottles and a lifetime guarantee.
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STATE EDITION
Virginia
✦Bravo Company Shops2026 CANDIDATE
2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Bravo Company Shops
Handmade Solid Hardwood Edge-Grain Cutting Board
An oil-maintainable, reusable cutting and serving board made from solid wood.
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2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Eco Maniac Company
Silicone Can Covers — 6 Pack
Washable silicone covers stretch over small containers, replacing disposable foil or cling film across repeated uses; supplied in a kraft-paper box.
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2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Eco Maniac Company
Silicone Food and Bowl Covers — 6 Pack
Reusable silicone lids cover existing bowls and containers in place of disposable wrap; the listing specifies a kraft-paper sleeve.
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STATE EDITION
Washington
2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Boma Jewelry
Belle Hoops — Sterling Silver
The sterling-silver option is specifically described as made with 100% recycled sterling silver.
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2026 CANDIDATECoffee & Tea
MiiR
Camp Cup — 12 oz
Reusable insulated stainless-steel cup, with a separately offered slide lid that supports component replacement.
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2026 CANDIDATEOutdoor & Travel
TOM BIHN
Synik 22 Backpack
Hard-wearing reusable backpack with a lifetime manufacturing guarantee supports a durability-focused candidacy.
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STATE EDITION
West Virginia
2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Blenko
384 Water Bottle — Spring Green
Reusable glass serving vessel offers a long-life household-gift route rather than disposable drinkware.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Mountain Mindful
River Mountain Tote
The product lists a canvas made from 75% recycled cotton and 25% recycled polyester.
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2026 CANDIDATEBeauty & Personal Care
Wild Mountain Soap
Oatmeal Milk & Honey Soap Bar
A concentrated solid soap format can replace a bottled liquid wash; the maker specifies a 6.5-ounce cold-process bar cured for four to six weeks.
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STATE EDITION
Wisconsin
2026 CANDIDATEGarden & Nature
Birds Choice
Small Hopper Feeder in Blue Recycled Plastic
The feeder uses recycled poly-lumber, giving post-consumer plastic a reusable outdoor application.
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2026 CANDIDATEKitchen & Cooking
Epicurean
Kitchen Series Cutting Board
Durable, dual-sided paper-composite board with a lifetime warranty; the maker documents its paper-and-resin construction.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Wigwam
Stryation Quarter Lightweight Everyday Socks
The selected product lists 36% recycled polyester and 35% recycled cotton.
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STATE EDITION
Wyoming
2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Give'r
Recycled-Leather Custom Patch
Repurposes leather from gloves that fail quality inspection into personalized reusable strap patches.
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2026 CANDIDATEFashion & Accessories
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort × ReFleece
ReFleece Tote Bag
The bag is cut directly from reclaimed uniforms, extending use of an existing textile.
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2026 CANDIDATEHome & Living
Mountain Meadow Wool
Powder River Blanket Throw
Traceable 100% wool throw designed for repeated use, with a documented local production chain.
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