This eco-friendly online store is like ‘a sustainable version of Nordstrom’

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The search for responsibly-made, low waste products can be difficult. To find truly sustainable gems, you have to sort through a lot of greenwashing and misleading claims to find actually eco-friendly products. But, as it turns out, it doesn’t have to be a perilous search after all.

E-retailer Made Trade does a good bulk of the sorting work for you, selling fair trade and sustainable home decor, clothing and pretty much any other “department store essential.” The site offers everything from throw blankets to athlesiure and cookware to shelving. It’s truly a collection as vast as your top department store, giving you consciously made versions of all your go-to home items.

“You can basically think of Made Trade as a sustainable version of Nordstrom,” sustainable lifestyle YouTuber Shelbizleee says in a recent video on her channel. And the comparison is pretty spot-on.

Made Trade also makes it easy to shop by your values, providing seven product categories goods can be classified under. This includes categories for sustainable products, vegan products and products made by people of color, among others. 

Some “heritage” items are even made by artisans in developing nations who work to keep their traditional art forms alive. While many home stores may sell similar items mass-produced at a lower price, buying from Made Trade ensures your purchase is supporting the cultural community that actually originated the art. These include communities creating weaved baskets and bowls, or even jewelry artisans. 

The Made Trade website reads, “You can shop freely, knowing each piece has been responsibly sourced and expertly handcrafted with sustainable materials. And that the makers and artisans were paid fair wages.”

It’s easy to spend hours on Made Trade compiling a cart of eco-friendly items. But to save you some time and searching, here are some products from the site not to be missed.

Shop: Swahili African Modern Dual Tone Sisal Baskets, Set of 3, $96

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Shop: L.Greenwalt Jewelry Hammered Sails Necklace, $60.35 (Orig. $71)

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Shop: Newly Goods Cross Throw Blanket, $98

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Shop: Katie Mudd Stoneware Hanging Planter, $45

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Shop: Sertodo Copper Bisotun Water Pitcher, $163

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Shop: D.A.R. Projects Round Textile And Grass Pouf, $325

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Shop: Coyuchi Woven Rope Organic Decorative Pillow Cover, $88

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Shop: Softwear Women’s Modal Hoodie, $88

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Shop: Greenington Echo Ridge Vista Desk, $579

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Shop: Abbey Alley Trinity Earrings, $48

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Shop: Ettitude Bamboo Charcoal Flat Sheet, $90+

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Shop: Acacia Creations Geo White Marble Planter, $45

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Shop: The New Blak Audrey Dress, $98

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Shop: Conejo & Co Mono Wall Hanging, $180

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Shop: Newly Goods Valencia Pitcher, $38

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Shop: Salt + Still Cane Necklace, $98

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Shop: Ekobo Recycled Bamboo Pronto Large Mixing Bowl And Colander Set, $38

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Shop: Nisolo Canvas Tote Amber, $78

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Shop: Haptic Lab Organic Constellation Quilt, $340

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Shop: Symbology Leopard Modal Bomber Jacket, $130

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Shop: Leah Singh Katherine Triangle Pillow, $116

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Shop: Ettitude Bamboo Lyocell Unisex Waffle Bathrobe, $80

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Shop: Abby Alley Mini Adelaide Backpack, $215

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Shop: Purse & Clutch Outside Pockets Handbag, $164

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Shop: Iron Oxide Polaris Single-Star Earrings, $79

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Shop: Masaya & Co. Diria Hall Table, $610

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Shop: Sara Patino Jewelry Be Light Stacking Ring, $35

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Shop: Masaya & Co. Zapatera Teak Shower Stool, $165

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Shop: Mary Young Bamboo Flynn Dress, $108

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Shop: Iron Oxide Mini Opal And Crystal Drop Earrings, $52

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