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Dear Readers,
Lately, tariffs are the talk of the town. From toys and tech to wine and wool, market experts are expecting prices on products imported to the U.S. to increase significantly as new tariffs go into effect. With all of the doom and gloom talk of economic instability, it can be difficult to parse the cavalcade of commentary and stay focused on seeking sustainable solutions.
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Perhaps one of the most recognizable scenes in American television history, this “I Love Lucy” still shows Ethel and Lucy hard at work on the assembly line of a chocolate factory.
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At Bluedot, we are proponents of shopping local whenever possible. Reducing the distance that a product needs to travel before getting into your hands is a simple way to reduce your overall carbon impact. While the world is complicated and there are many factors to consider when trying to shop sustainably, seeking out products that are made in America can be as good a place as any to start.
With Independence Day on the horizon, we’re reflecting on all of the things that make America beautiful, from sea to shining sea, and celebrating folks who are making a wide range of thoughtful, sustainable products across our 50 states.
Happy summer and happy shopping!
– Julia Cooper, Associate Editor
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Luxe Linens
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A long hunt for sheets that felt like the ones her grandmother used — weighty, soft, breathable percale — led our marketplace editor to American Blossom Linens. At this woman-owned, family-operated company, everything is grown, milled, spun, and sewn in the USA. Read our review. |
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Fantastic Flour
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King Arthur Baking Company's history dates all the way back to America’s very first flour company in the 1790s. This employee-owned Certified B Corp offers a wide selection of flours, including gluten-free, regeneratively grown, and organic options. Read our review. |
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American-Made Athleisure
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From milling to dyeing to sewing, Harvest & Mill is a farm-to-closet company with a fully American supply chain that helps support local farms and mills. They specialize in organic cotton athleisure colored with natural dyes, such as pomegranate and indigo. Read our review. |
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Craftsman Cookware
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Lodge is a fifth-generation family company operating in Tennessee since 1896. All of their cast iron is produced in the U.S. and over half of all the metal they use is recycled. Read our review. |
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Superb Socks
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We love Darn Tough’s Vermont-made merino wool socks and their unconditional lifetime guarantee. Various sock designs give back to local causes, including the Vermont Food Bank and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Read our review. |
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Durable Dog Toys
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West Paw’s Montana-made dog toys and treats are a hit with Bluedot’s resident paw-ducts tester, Finley. Their Zogoflex is infinitely recyclable and West Paw has turned 140,000 tons of old Zogoflex toys into new ones. Read our review. |
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Sustainable Skincare
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Botanical Republic is our founder’s longtime favorite skincare brand. The Los Angeles-based skincare company plants a tree for every product purchased. Their elegant, glass-bottled items all ship plastic-free in recyclable packaging with compostable components. Save 15% with code BLUEDOT. Read our review. |
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Playful Paper Flowers
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Unwilted’s everlasting bouquets of paper flowers are handmade in Michigan. This Earth-friendly alternative to fresh flowers makes for a gorgeous gift on any occasion. Save 20% with code BLUEDOT20. Read our review. |
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Inside each issue of Bluedot Living Kitchen, you’ll find fresh cooking inspiration for planet-friendly eating, waste-saving tips for a more sustainable kitchen, and inspiring stories of the people who grow and make your food. In the latest issue, you’ll find tips for growing hearty herbs you’ll actually use, dozens of seasonal recipes, low-waste tips for campfire cooking, and the story of the third-generation farmers behind the regenerative Happy Hens Farm.
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Dear Dot: How Can I Save Money on Groceries?
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Our advice columnist, Dear Dot, reminds us that making better choices for the planet can also be a smart choice for our spending. According to Dot, the short answer for how to save money on groceries is this: “Consider that old adage — use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. Avoid food waste. Buy in season and as close to home as possible. Cultivate skills like canning and preserving. And eat whole foods, which are typically far cheaper than ultra processed foods.” Read the rest of Dot’s tips on shopping and spending sustainably here.
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Want to get in touch? I’d love to hear from you. Tell me about your favorite sustainable products, topics you’d like to see covered, or anything else that’s on your mind — email marketplace@bluedotliving.com.
I’ll see you again in two weeks.
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Elizabeth Weinstein, Bluedot’s Marketplace Editor, lives in Manhattan with her husband; her papillon, Finley; and her cats, SanDeE* and Modell. When she’s not asking the folks at Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom to try on all of their sustainable sneakers in a size 9½, she can be found at the Union Square Greenmarket or gardening on her rooftop terrace. |
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