Green Business Leaders 2021
Showcasing our 2021 Businesses
MarinSEL 11th Grade Businesses
Every fall, MarinSEL 11th are tasked with writing a sustainable business plan, which they pitch to a panel of mock investors. Eight of the most promising businesses were selected for spring-time implementation.
This year, along with businesses worldwide, students are experiencing major disruption to production and distribution as we face the deep and many impacts of the novel coronavirus pandemic. In true MarinSEL fashion, students have impressed with their agile resourcefulness and community spirit. During this challenging time, students will continue to learn about adaptability as an indispensable element to a successful business model.
We applaud the students for their ingenuity and work ethic, and encourage the community to support them as they forge on!
Explore & Shop the amazing products our student-run businesses are offering…
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Simple Grounds
Flourish in Positivity
Simple Grounds provides 100% organic, handmade face and body scrubs by utilizing excess coffee grounds that would otherwise be put to waste. Every individual is welcome to our products and community, non-dependent on their skin color, type, gender, financial situation, etc. No matter what, Simple Grounds has a way to make sure no one is left out, so everyone can stay positive and grounded.
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Chikyu
Chikyu is a local, sustainable business that creates customizable planter boxes made of recycled wood from old shipping pallets that would otherwise be thrown into the landfill. These pocket-sized planter boxes are also offered with a variety of herbs and plants that are easy to grow, use minimal resources, and give back to the environment.
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Old & New
Reuse. Remake. Relove.
Old & New is a small, eco-friendly, women-owned business in the bay area. We specialize in reusing old fabric and textiles to make affordable products such as masks, reusable grocery bags, and keychains. Our goal is to promote zero waste living and better the environmental habits of our community.
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Cha Cha Chai
Give it a Chai!
Cha Cha Chai, is a local iced chai tea latte business in Marin County delivering a vegan, cruelty free, artificial sweetener free, iced chai drink right to your doorstep! Our goal is to provide a healthier, sustainable alternative to the sugar-filled iced chais from chains such as Starbucks and Peet’s.
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ReWraps
Rewrap the world
Rewraps strives to create sustainable and unique alternatives to traditional food storage items such as plastic bags and saran wraps. Our products are durable, reusable, and best of all customizable, allowing our customers to personally request designs, patterns, and colors on their purchases. In addition to this, we offer options for vegan recipes and hand sanitizer holders to promote healthy living, both of which are included based on our clients’ preferences.
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Go-Go Straws
Made with Ex-Straw Love
Go-Go Straws exists to create enjoyable and fun straws that will make green choices easier for you and to contribute to a more sustainable future. We are committed to helping you fall in love with your Go-Go straw, which are compressible and travel convenient, for the purpose of reducing the usage and waste of single-use plastic.
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ReWipes
Our goal is to reduce the amount of waste in household cleaning and fabric industries as well as promote environmental awareness and healthy habits.
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Bee Clean
Happy Hive, Happy Lives
Bee Clean is a zero waste, locally sourced beeswax soap that aims to support our local bee population. We use native plant packaging that is zero waste and is planted after use. With a blend of local wax, honey and essential oils, the soap is harsh chemical free and is safe for kids and our earth. Bee Clean Co. will put the community first by pricing our product fairly, educating people about the importance of our product, holding workshops, planting gardens and donating our extra product to underserved shelters and communities.
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