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When the things required to live are treated as commodities rather than shared responsibilities, opting out is a luxury few can afford. Small businesses are not exempt from this pressure. We charge for goods that support basic needs. We rely on infrastructure that extracts. We operate within markets that reward growth over care. Acknowledging this doesn’t absolve us, but it does ground the work in honesty rather than idealism or greenwashing.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED. Be on the lookout for future job listings Wake Refill is Charleston's zero-waste refill store offering everyday essentials in refillable, compostable, or meant to last a lifetime formats. Our mission is to promote the mutual flourishing of all...

BUY TICKETS HERE An event that combines learning, crafting, music, service, and community! Join us July 12th for our Plastic Free July Party and Community Craft Night. Party goers will enjoy live music, refreshments, a citizen science talk, great company,...

Wake's owner and founder is me, Hannah-Jane. I grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, where I fell in love with the natural beauty of the Lowcountry. Boating, sailing, and learning about local and global ecosystems have always been some of...

We want you to RIP UP YOUR LAWN and replace it with native plants. Heres why: 1. They’re Low Maintenance Native plants are like the chill, no-fuss friends we love to hang out with. These plants are already adapted to...

The holiday season is a time for family, celebration, and, increasingly for us, reflection on how we can reduce our environmental footprint. As we come together to mark the end of the year, it's an opportunity to adopt more sustainable...