8 Sustainable Etsy Shops to Support Makers in 2023
The best part of Etsy shopping is not only supporting the sustainable shops but the small business owners. We have all become more aware of the impact that shopping small instead of supporting large corporations in recent years, and Etsy is a great way to combine both sustainable and small business shopping. These are 8 great shops with sustainable items and values, which are perfect for yourself or gifting!
1) Smart Glass KP
Price | $24-$200
Made in | Georgia
Categories | Necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings
Beautiful glass jewelry handcrafted from recycled glass bottles. With simple designs, shop owner Kathleen Plate refines her pieces to resemble sea glass, and the final product is stunning jewelry that looks high-end.
2) A Typical Thing
Price | $19-$200
Made in | United Kingdom
Categories | Earrings, necklaces, rings
Minimalist recycled gold and silver jewelry is perfect for dainty jewelry lovers. Josefina is the shop owner and describes her designs as “modern art for the body.”
Dainty studs, fine chains and rings you never want to take off; you can tell each piece is designed with love and care.
3) Studio Cork
Price | $40-$200
Made in | Portugal
Categories | Wallets, purses, backpacks
Using cork as the basis for their handmade designs, Studio Cork offers wallets and bags of every size in a durable eco-friendly alternative to leather. From classic cork to fun prints, Studio Cork blends sustainability with style.
4) One Happy Leaf
Price | $14-100
Made in | Australia
Categories | Earrings, necklaces, rings, hair pins, brooches
Created with sustainable bamboo and inspired by the world we live in, One Happy Leaf makes styled and simple eco-friendly jewelry and accessories everyone will love! From cute kookaburras to geometric designs, shop owner Anna Anagno plants a tree for every order through Trees for the Future.
5) Alabatis
Price | $2-$100
Made in | Lithuania
Categories | Linen blankets, scarves, rugs, bags, towels
Alabatis creates natural kitchen, bathroom and home accessories that you can feel good about bringing into your home. Described as “cozy things for you and your home from natural linen,” shop owner Jovita Sermuksne offers just that.
6) Magic Linen
Price | $2-$255
Made in | Lithuania
Categories | Bedding, Tablecloths, clothing
Magic Linen is known for their soft linen bedding, table linens and linen clothing. With handmade and OEKO-TEX certified products, rave reviews, and almost 100,000 sales, it is no doubt Magic Linen is one of the best Etsy shops for home and wardrobe essentials.
7) Earthenwear
Price | $30-$300
Made in | Thailand
Categories | Hemp and linen clothing
Earthenwear offers hemp and linen made clothing for women and men. Skirts, tunics, dresses and tops made with the Earth and comfort in mind. Simple details are what the small team at Earthenwear likes to emphasize in their designs to create everyday “wearable art".
8) Marley’s Monsters
Price | $4-$75
Made in | Oregon
Categories | Reusable paperless goods and food storage
Marley’s Monsters is home to the UNpaper towel and has a solution for every daily single-use product you can think of, and even some you probably haven’t yet. Created by owner Sarah Dooley, fun sustainability in a world of disposable products is what makes her shop special and filled with happy 5-star reviews from her loyal customers.
About the Author
Karmen Flores is a creative entrepreneur based in Michigan. Karmen shares all about plant-based and sustainable, intentional living on her blog Karmen Collective. From recommendations for all things plant-based to tips for living more sustainably, Karmen makes living with intention less intimidating and more accessible. You can connect with Karmen on Instagram @karmencollective and at www.karmencollective.com
