meet some of our collaborators who help us Fulfill our mission.
below you’ll find a variety of material-conscious artisans, regenerative growers, environmental stewards & all-around good humans who make up our collective and work toward our shared goals in their own way.
Don’t be shy - we love making new friends! If you feel like your values as an artist align with ours, reach out to be featured in an upcoming Artisan market.
:: Worthy Rubble
Janelle Costello is the multimedia artist behind Worthy Rubble Craft House and one of the founders of Earthwhile Collective.
With conscious consumption of materials as the compass for exploring creative ways of utilizing what already exists, Worthy Rubble features an evolving collection of one-off garments, re-worked apparel, and botanical vessels all made from reimagined materials.
A respect for the natural world along with a patience for repair and reinterpretation are at the heart of this studio.
All one-of-a-kind heirloom quality pieces are slowly handcrafted from salvaged glass, reimagined remnants, textile dead stock, and discarded clothing intentionally in contrast with throw-away culture and the destructive practices of fast-fashion & mass production.
:: Mossy Relics
Angel Fowler is a an ecosystem restoration practitioner, environmental educator, and beginner chicken farmer. She is the owner of Mossy Relics and co-founder of Earthwhile Collective.
Focused on environmental awareness and conservation, Mossy Relics combines ecological remnants and reclaimed materials to form unique creations for the individual and home.
Chicken illustrations accompany reuse transformations which provide a diverse portfolio that showcases environmental and agricultural awareness.
:: Chromadots
Laura Zahn is a biomedical researcher & avid birder who creates species-focused beadwork.
The designer and maker behind Chromadots is Laura Zahn, a full time biomedical researcher and avid birder. Laura creates one of a kind handwoven beaded jewelry and wall adornments abstractly inspired by specific bird species.
For Earthwhile, Laura has created a collection highlighting birds whose populations are declining due to human activities like deforestation and pesticide use.
Javan-banded Pitta photographed by @john4photography
For example, Southeast Asia is home to a wide variety of rare and unique birds experiencing unprecedented habitat loss as forests are clearcut and replaced with palm oil plantations. Palm oil is used in an incredibly wide variety of products, not just in the foods we eat (usually listed as "vegetable oil" but can go under a very long list of other less recognizable names) but also many cosmetics, soaps and detergents, and biofuels. The global demand for palm oil has skyrocketed over the past few decades at the cost of tremendous environmental devastation, both in the form of habitat loss for sensitive species and greenhouse gas emissions.
Most end consumers aren't aware of the destructive practices underlying everyday commodities, but education can empower individuals to make informed choices with their purchases. By creating pieces inspired by these at-risk bird species, Laura hopes to increase species awareness and spark conversations that lead to meaningful change.
Kākāpō portrait by Leila Jeffreys @leilajeffreys