Dirt

Dirt

Dirt is a lifestyle blog where I explore a bit of everything—from brands that catch my eye to companies and individuals making bold moves in sustainability and social responsibility.

I aim to spotlight those with a distinct edge or a strong commitment to changing things up in their field of work.

I also write about my own life, routines, and thoughts.

Vetting for Dirt is done using publicly available information, research into company practices, and internal references from trusted solutions experts and sources.

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Disco

Disco is a tool to shop the secondhand internet. Founded by Alina Liu, Disco gives shoppers a way to thrift easily while shopping their favorite brands like Ganni and Patagonia.

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Saathi Pads

Saathi Pads are 100% biodegradable, made from bamboo and banana fibers. By purchasing agri-waste from farmers and employing an all-women manufacturing facility, Saathi supports economic growth and environmental sustainability.

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Mycorena

Mycorena is in the business of fungi. They make two products, Promyc® and Mycolein™. Their products could be the future of fungi-based meat alternatives and more.

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Fable

Fable is, in essence, shiitake mushrooms. No meat, just ten ingredients total (including the shrooms themselves and water). Also, the company is 100% carbon neutral.

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Mill

At Mill, they know that smelly trash is a terrible thing to have in your home, but they also know that America has a problem with food and trash waste.

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1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

1 Hanalei Bay is one of the most sustainable hotels that I have ever heard of. Sustainability is, quite literally, built into the hotel’s DNA, including “144.6 tons of salvaged materials turned into furniture, sustainable art pieces that pay homage to their surroundings, and an array of reclaimed teak joists, puma lava stone, quartz, Caesarstone, and so much more.”

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Biom

Biom manufactures all-purpose cleaning wipes that are made of 100% viscose (wood pulp) and are biodegradable in home compost, soil, and marine conditions.

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Plus Products

PLUS Products have some of the strongest branding I’ve seen in a while. The website is colorful and vibrant and feels distinct, which is rare. PLUS (pun intended!) they are focused on sustainability from ingredients to shipping.

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Patagonia Tinned Fish

Tinned fish is having a real moment. If you haven’t bought the book, aptly named, “The Magic of Tinned Fish: Elevate Your Cooking with Canned Anchovies, Sardines, Mackerel, Crab, and Other Amazing Seafood”, by Chris McDade, you should. It takes you through delicious recipes and even gives a list of brands that make the best quality tinned fish. It’s also just so pretty.

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