OtterList Insider Blog

OtterList Picks: Sustainable Products at Reasonable Prices
Where sustainability meets affordable - or at least fair - prices, is something I’m passionate about. I believe there will be a trend over the coming years for something I’m calling “sustainable basics.” Products that are are non-toxic, have clean ingredients and meet high standards, but don’t break the bank. Much of the time, the labels “sustainably made” and “ethically sourced” come with higher price tags. And there’s nothing inherently wrong with that. In fact, in most cases these higher prices are 100% justified, as these brands are going above... Read more...
Holiday Gift Ideas From Small, Sustainable Brands
The Holidays are here, and I believe giving gifts that are handmade, support small businesses, use sustainable materials, or have ethical practices are the way to go this year. If you agree, check out this curated collection of Holiday Gift Ideas I put together from the brands featured on OtterList. These are products made from small brands or makers with clean ingredients and non-toxic materials… things you can feel good about giving. Even though we’re still early (just 5 months since our launch!) we already have 72 approved brands, 1300 products, and... Read more...
OtterList is About More than Just Avoiding Amazon
When you shop at Amazon, Walmart, Target or even large grocery store chains, many - or even most - of the products you’re buying are from brands that are owned by just a few conglomerates like BlackRock, Johnson & Johnson, Nestle, etc. If we want to stop supporting these mega corporations (and just a guess, but I think that might be why you’re here!), we have to stop buying products from brands that are owned by them. Avoiding these corporations is only the first half of the equation. The second... Read more...
Now Anyone Can Create Video Reviews for OtterList!
Share your product experiences with other shoppers! Along with our Verified Reviews Program (where we send reviewers products from our partners in exchange for genuine reviews), we’re opening up the video reviews to allow anyone who’s ever made a purchase from one of the brands listed on OtterList.com. This means that if you’ve made a purchase and want to share your genuine experiences with OtterList community, you can! Our shoppers will greatly appreciate the genuine feedback. Just click “Submit Video Review” on the OtterList product page for the product you... Read more...
The Three Pillars of OtterList
Sustainability • Ethics • Transparency What started as a mission to become an “ethical marketplace” as well as an “anti-Amazon” marketplace, has evolved into something much more defined. Answering the question “what makes a brand ethical?” was trickier than I had anticipated. Some brands focus on sustainability, others on fair labor practices, some on ethical sourcing… the list goes on. It quickly became apparent that not every brand can check every box. And that’s okay. What we need is transparency so we can make informed decisions when we shop. As... Read more...
OtterList Approved: Sustainable Cleaning Brands
Meet the three sustainable cleaning brands that passed our standards. It’s time to switch to non-toxic cleaning products. Since you’re here, I don’t think I have to tell you why,... Read more...