theEcotopia
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This seller sets a shining example for providing a great customer experience, with a history of 5-star reviews, on-time shipping, and quick replies to any messages they received.
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Kate on Nov 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAlso love all the design options making it easy to find many different bags!
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Kate on Nov 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove how well these bags hold up in the wash/dryer and how they do a great job of keeping my food safe!
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Dawn on Nov 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is my second purchase from Kelli. I love my first unpaper towels and wanted some with a Christmas theme. They are well made, arrived in a timely manner, and Kelli is a quick and great communicator. While Kelli was on vacation I looked around far and wide for another source of towels with this quality and hem and terry color choices and there aren't any. So buy from Kelli with confidence that her store is the best.
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Sonia on Nov 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWe love having these in our kitchen!! We use them as napkins during meals & to clean up around the kitchen. We keep a bin under the sink for dirty towels and as the bin gets full we machine wash and re fill the roll!! We have a few different patterns and excited to add a Christmas pattern!! The quality of the towels is great even after extended use and washing!! These are a great add to my single use free kitchen 😍
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E on Oct 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI was so happy to purchase from this seller again! My Kindergartener needed a snack bag and these are PERFECT! My 2 older children still use theirs, this is their 5th school year using them!! Amazing quality love supporting a small business! Highly Recommend.
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marinewife98 on Oct 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsGreat products! Love the quality & ease of cleaning. Worth every penny.
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Chris on Nov 29, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI bought these handkerchiefs because I’m constantly blowing my nose and with the winter coming and harsh tissues, my nose is so dry. I’m so happy with these. They’re soooo soft which is exactly what I need.
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Kate on Nov 18, 2021
5 out of 5 starsCute sponges! I’ve been looking for more eco friendly products and I’ve been very happy with my sponges that hold up well in the washer/dryer. I find them just as easy to use as the disposable sponges with the bonus that I can regularly wash and reuse them longer thereby reducing the waste my household produces. Grateful for the opportunity to purchase environmentally friendly products through a small business!
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LuAnn on Nov 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWell made and fun fabric choices! Excellent customer service!
About theEcotopia
Where Eco-Friendly Meets Artisan
Welcome, and thanks for stopping by! I’m Kelli, owner, designer and creator of Ecotopia. Here I combine two of my great passions: sewing and eco-friendly living. I believe that eco-friendly products can be both functional and beautiful, and I incorporate that premise into all of my creations. Being eco-friendly doesn’t have to be about huge lifestyle changes. It can start as simply as saving money (and trees) by replacing paper towel waste with reusable Unpaper Towels, or switching disposable plastic sandwich bags with my washable and reusable sandwich bags.
I was raised to be mindful of waste, whether it be disposable convenience items or what’s in my wallet. We used what we had, from threadbare bath towels that became rags to old fashioned sack cloths for drying dishes in the kitchen. If I can wash it and reuse it, it’s a win-win! But an added artisan touch can turn utilitarian rags and towels into kitchen décor and conversation pieces.
I love creating eco-friendly products that are economical, thoughtful and beautiful. All of my designs are solutions to waste problems in my own home that I perfected over time, and they are built to last. I carefully research materials and thoroughly test all of my designs, and never skimp on quality to be able to produce in greater quantities. I also create in very small batches from limited edition prints, so that you will be sure to have a unique if not one-of-a-kind creation in your home.
A little about me… I have been a Tennessee resident for 20 years now, and live in Knoxville, near the mouth of the stunning Smoky Mountains. However, I’m a Florida native, and a beach girl at heart! I started sewing at a young age, designing my own Halloween costumes, and I became quickly obsessed with historical costuming. I fell in love with textiles and creative design, and continued sewing as a hobby while working on a BA and MA in English Literature (Books! My other great passion!). After a short time teaching I navigated again towards sewing, and opened Ecotopia. I love having a home here on Etsy, where I can focus solely on my own designs and connect closely with my customers and fellow artisans. Thanks for taking the time to learn a bit about me, and I’m always thrilled to answer product questions or help you create the perfect custom order!
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Kelli
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Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
Returns and exchange details
If you need to return an item, just send us a message and we can determine if you would prefer a refund or an exchange. You are responsible for return shipping unless your item is defective. If you believe your order was damaged during shipping, please let us know so that we can contact the shipping carrier and get a replacement item to you.
Thank you for supporting our small business!
Payment
~ Payment for all custom work is required before any production starts.
Shipping
~ Your unpaper towels will arrive with minimal, recyclable packaging. Your order will not include a packing slip (unless otherwise requested) to prevent extra paper waste.. Your receipt will be emailed to you, and you can also print it from your "Purchases" section here on Etsy.
~ We always ship to the address given during Etsy checkout, even if it differs from your Paypal address. Please double check your address before sending payment..
~ USA DOMESTIC SHIPPING: Combined shipping discounts for multiple items will appear in your shopping cart. Orders are shipped via USPS First Class Mail and Priority Mail. Express Mail is available for an additional cost. Please message us in advance with your address so we can calculate what your shipping cost will be to request Express shipping.
~ INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: We currently do not ship outside of the United States.
Privacy
To fulfill your order, you must provide me with certain information (which you authorized Etsy to provide to me), such as your name, email address, postal address, payment information, and the details of the product that you’re ordering. You may also choose to provide me with additional personal information (for a custom order, for example), if you contact me directly.
Why I Need Your Information and How I Use It:
I rely on a number of legal bases to collect, use, and share your information, including:
* as needed to provide my services, such as when I use your information to fulfill your order, to settle disputes, or to provide customer support;
* if necessary to comply with a legal obligation or court order or in connection with a legal claim, such as retaining information about your purchases if required by tax law; and
* Compliance with the Etsy Seller Policy and Terms of Use. I use your information as necessary to comply with my obligations under the Etsy Seller Policy and Terms of Use.
Information Sharing and Disclosure:
Information about my customers is important to my business. I share your personal information for very limited reasons and in limited circumstances, as follows:
* Etsy. I share information with Etsy as necessary to provide you my services and comply with my obligations under both the Etsy Seller Policy and Etsy Terms of Use.
* Service providers. I engage certain trusted third parties to perform functions and provide services to my shop, such as USPS. I will share your name and address with these third parties, but only to the extent necessary to perform these services.
* Compliance with laws. I may collect, use, retain, and share your information if I have a good faith belief that it is reasonably necessary to: (a) respond to legal process or to government requests; (b) enforce my agreements, terms and policies; (c) prevent, investigate, and address fraud and other illegal activity, security, or technical issues; or (d) protect the rights, property, and safety of my customers, or others.
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Frequently asked questions
Why are your production times so long?
Every item you purchase from us is completely hand-crafted, from pre-shrinking fabrics before they are cut, to construction and detailed finishing. We take great pride and care in creating our products. They are meant to last for many years, which takes a little more time. We usually have a long queue of orders, so please understand that there are many open orders in front of yours and we create/ship in the order they are received. To remain fair, we don't allow customers to pay extra fees just to skip ahead of you in line. Thank you for your patience!
Is my product washer and dryer safe?
Yes! Every item we make is safe for your washer and dryer, and is constructed to handle frequent washings. Our products are built to last for many years!
Is your packaging eco-friendly?
We strive to use the most eco-friendly and mindful methods of getting your products to you, while also ensuring that they are safely packaged to avoid damage by the shipping carrier. All of our packaging materials are made from recycled or biodegradable materials, and they can be recycled again as well! We proudly use recycled/recyclable poly-mailers, recycled cardboard boxes, recycled kraft paper wraps, recycled/biodegradable ribbons, and paper tape.
Do you accept wholesale orders?
At this time, we are not accepting wholesale orders. Bulk pricing may be available on a case by case basis, but we do not offer wholesale pricing.