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Intentional Living

The Philosophy of Ikigai

It’s a harsh reality – most of us need to earn a living. And sometimes, it doesn’t align with our passion – or our mission. At least not immediatel...

Intentional Living

The Case for Zero Waste

Zero Waste. It’s a term that is much bandied about, but what exactly does it mean? As defined by the Zero Waste International Alliance: “The conser...

Intentional Living

7 Tips for Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches we want to inspire sustainable gift-giving. Instead of manic gift purchasing, you’ve still got time to make sure t...

Intentional Living

Why We Love Slow Design

Slow design is intentional design. It’s taking the time to choose the raw material. Making sure the choice is sustainable and making sure that the ...

Intentional Living

Why Small Batch Production is the Most Sustainable Approach

There are multiple benefits to small batch production, starting with what they aren’t. They are not mass-produced in some factory somewhere. And th...

Intentional Living

Obakki + The Obakki Foundation

At Obakki, we know that giving back is the only way forward. We also know that consumers increasingly value socially conscious brands that support ...

Intentional Living

The Importance of Sustainable Shopping

Ethical shopping isn’t just a moral decision – your choice will provide its own reward in durability and lasting aesthetic value along with a new v...

Intentional Living

What Is Organic Cotton and Why Should We Care?

Organic cotton is grown without chemicals or fertilizers and uses 91% less freshwater and only one-third the energy of conventional cotton. And bec...

Intentional Living

Ethical Companies Know Their Supply Chain

Ethical consumers know where their consumer goods come from. And at Obakki, we track the origins, the raw materials, the complete process — of ever...

Intentional Living

UPCYCLING: HOW OUR ARTISANS ARE PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF SUSTAINABLE LUXURY

It is said that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, and it’s never been more true than when it comes to upcycling, where waste is conv...

Intentional Living

The Problem With Palm Oil

Palm oil production is wiping out ancient forests, endangering wildlife and destroying communities, discover why Obakki’s natural soap collection i...