How We're Making an Impact

We believe in the power of small actions to create meaningful change. By curating a selection of sustainable products, offering educational resources, and fostering community engagement, we empower individuals to make informed choices for the betterment of the planet. With every purchase, we're not just selling products—we're making an impact, one mindful choice at a time.

Conscious Consumerism
We empower individuals to make mindful and informed choices, guiding them towards products that align with their values and aspirations. By promoting conscious consumerism, we encourage a shift towards more sustainable and ethical practices, benefiting both the environment and society.
Seasonality
We honor the natural cycles of the seasons at The Waste Less Shop. Our curated collection of products embraces the essence of each season, offering seasonal favorites that deepen our connection to the planet. From summer picnics to winter coziness, we celebrate the beauty of seasonality and its role in sustainable living.
Slowness + Sustainability
Slowness and sustainability go hand in hand at The Waste Less Shop. We prioritize environmental stewardship, promoting a slow and sustainable lifestyle in every decision we make. From our products to our processes, we strive to minimize environmental impact, fostering a deeper connection with the planet and nurturing a healthier, more sustainable future.
Supporting Local Economy
We partner with local makers ensuring that our products are ethically made and of the highest quality. This not only strengthens local artisans and entrepreneurs but also reduces our environmental impact by minimizing transportation emissions. Supporting local means we're investing in our neighbors, fostering a sense of community, and creating a positive cycle of economic growth that benefits everyone.
One Tree Planted
Join us in cultivating a greener tomorrow! With each membership purchase, we pledge to plant a tree through our partnership with One Tree Planted, in addition to our ongoing monthly contributions since 2019. In 2023 alone, One Tree Planted's collective efforts led to the planting of an impressive 51.9 million trees worldwide.
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Carbon Neutral Shipping
Our shipments are carbon neutral by funding innovative companies that remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and store it. Choose to add on carbon neutral shipping for $.25 when you add an item to your cart to donate to these initiatives.
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Our Story

A lifelong love of Mother Earth, an entrepreneurial spirit, and an obsession with beautiful design.

My journey as a lover of our natural world began as a young girl living on a farm in rural Northern Nevada. Many of my formative childhood memories involve playing barefoot in seasonal streams, creating make believe worlds within sagebrush bushes, hiking in remote mountain ranges with my father, and cloud gazing under trees.

This love of earth grew into a passion for travel as I became a young woman. Witnessing the most beautiful, untouched landscapes on our planet consumed my spirit in my twenties. When I was 24 I flew to Nepal to trek to Mt. Everest Basecamp. It was during this incredible journey of self-discovery that I connected with my higher purpose. In contrast to the indescribable beauty of the most sacred mountain valley on our planet, the human presence of trash heaps, littered scraps of candy bar wrappers, and the incalculable number of single-use plastic water bottles became glaringly offensive for the first time in my life. Afterwards I traveled to 8 other countries in Southeast Asia where I experienced the highs of swimming with sea turtles in Indonesia and the lows of watching children wade through literal rivers of plastics in the Philippines. My life was forever changed.

I spent the next few years reducing my footprint bit by bit, but found it difficult to find all of the high performing, plastic-free products I needed in one place online- let alone locally in my community. In 2019, The Waste Less Shop was born. 

I have found so much fulfillment in connecting with this community, learning about beautiful solutions to reduce our footprint through daily action, supporting artisans and entrepreneurs who share in my love for our planet and people, and watching how the brand has grown with me as I have transitioned from maiden to mother. I find great joy in the slowness of winter, the sounds of spring, the warmth of summer sun, and the beauty of autumn. Connecting with the natural rhythms of our planet through my work fills my soul. 

Thank you for being here. With gratitude, 

Stephanie Cochrane

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