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The Source List

Sustainability starts with informed decision making. So, we have put together a comprehensive list of vetted products, companies and resources doing good in our Source List!

It is all there, organized by category for your browsing ease! From furniture to lighting, hard to soft goods and green building materials!

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The Latest Quick Reads from Good Ancestor

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Regenerative Agriculture with Stacy Pulice

Insulation for your home, you, and the environment

Good Ancestor’s Sustainable Home Insulation rundown. A lot has changed in the last few years. From the pink stuff to the best stuff. The winner is carbon negative!

Buyers Guide: Sunscreens decoded

A lot of time, energy, thought and money goes into your sunscreen purchases. We hope this buyers guide gives you all the details (and our favorites) so that we make your next trip down the isle easy.

Composting 101

The Donahoes show how they compost at home by making their kitchen scraps into garden gold.

Biodegradable Vs Compostable

As you all know, one of the main concepts of being a good ancestor is to leave it better than you found it. Whether that is picking up plastic that washes up on shore, grabbing a can you find under a bush on a hike or what you bring into your house. To be successful at making sure your ecological footprint is as small as it can be there is a lot to decode. Have no fear! We are here to help

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Sustainable Generational Style

We hope to inspire informed decision making in the designing and building of your home, and to introduce you to the best products for you, the earth and future generations.

All Things Good Ancestor

Check out our latest post here! We’ll be discussing all things interior design, architecture, landscaping, building and more, with a focus on how the decisions we make today will affect generations to come, so that we can all take steps towards becoming Good Ancestors.

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Good Buys

Sustainable, ethically made, hand crafted and meaningful, here are the pieces you can feel good about bringing into your home.

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Good Ancestor Essentials

A weekly roundup of our 9 essentials for you to shop and explore.

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Good Artisans

These incredible artisans are creating goods the right way: sourcing sustainable materials, focusing on true craftsmanship and giving back to their communities. Oh, and they also make absolutely beautiful things that will elevate your home and raise the vibrations of good energy all around!

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Do Good Designers

We love to celebrate designers who are using their talents to make positive changes in the world. Learn how these inspiring creatives are doing good, one design at a time.

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GOOD ANCESTOR PRINCIPLES

#1 Rule: Re-Use

If you’ve got it already and it works good, looks (or can look) good, and feels good, than the best thing you can do is to re-use it!

Know the Source

If you are buying new, whether it’s building materials, furniture or accessories, always ask yourself: Who made it? How was it made? What’s it made of?

Think Past Your Own Life

Asking you to think of generations you will never know takes selflessness to the next level, but we believe in your good heart! With each design decision and purchase you make, first ask yourself “will this let them know I cared?”