EARTH FRIENDLY
Did you know that it takes textile waste 200 years to break down and that this industry also has the second-highest potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gases compared to other recyclables? With this knowledge, Little Korboose has been committed to being a ZERO waste company with a "no textiles in landfills policy” since its inception in 2008. All pre-consumer waste ("deadstock" and remnants) is upcycled to create Little Korboose quilts, rugs, and anything else we dream up.
Being ecologically conscious also includes the type of materials we use to create our products—such as natural cotton. Natural cotton does not damage the soil, has less impact on the air, and uses 88% less water and 62% less energy.
PEOPLE FRIENDLY
At Little Korboose, "People Friendly" has two meanings; it represents our drive to uplift and practice kindness and it also expresses our promise to create products that are chemical-free and safe. It takes a conscious decision to bring our goods into your home, so we make the conscious and ethical decision to ensure they are safe.
SOCIAL GOOD
At Little Korboose, we believe in life. We value living things. We uphold the fact that we are not just serving “a market,” we are serving living breathing beings. This goes beyond the sale of our products and is seen in the treatment of all involved, from concept to distribution. Our team is not just a team, but a family that has been growing for the last 16 years.
You will not find us on Amazon and we made this decision deliberately in an effort to distance ourselves from FAST, consumerist culture. Instead, we choose to release work when it is ready. A commitment to authenticity and quality. Slow made. Thoughtfully considered.
We recognize that we exist in an extraordinarily privileged space, built from the ground up from hard work, that has even allowed us to give back. Since our start, we have been financially committed to creating positive change. We collaborate with organizations such as The Turtle Conservancy of Ojai California, No Kid Hungry and The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance to activate and move the needle forward.
WOMAN OWNED
While women are holding more power in the workforce than ever before, there is still a long way to go to finding equality. Women make up 51.1% of the population in the United States, yet women are just 10% of Fortune 500 CEOs. When looking at positions of leadership as a whole, women make up about one-fourth of all leadership positions. All while still making $0.84 to every $1 that men do. At Little Korboose, we are proud to be female-founded. Artist, designer, and entrepreneur, April Nemeth, has led Little Korboose as well as, April Nemeth Atelier, since their founding.
THOUGHTFULLY MADE
Our community is something we do not take for granted—and it is VAST. Each Little Korboose product is thoughtfully designed by Founder, April Nemeth. All products are manufactured using ethical and sustainable practices by our highly skilled and diverse production team strategically built by our Founder. Fun fact: April still produces each prototype herself before sending off to production.