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Electra Bicycle Company repurposes plastic found in the ocean to create a simplistic bike basket called the Plasket. The company is the leading bike basket supplier to independent bicycle dealers in the United States. Its latest innovation is a collaboration with Oceanworks, the largest global marketplace for sustainable materials. Each ocean-friendly Plasket snaps on and off the bike handlebars with ease so that users can take their baskets with them wherever they go. Ideal for a quick trip to the local grocer or collecting seashells, the Plasket is available in four vibrant colors, including Mint and Guava. Bikers can easily transport their personal belongings, as its weight capacity is 5 kilograms, while it fits roughly 27 liters of cargo.

Zero Carbon Coffee took a Climate Neutral Pledge for net-zero emissions, setting itself apart as the first coffee company to remove carbon emissions from the atmosphere with every sale. Each bag of 12-ounce coffee helps to offset 100 lbs of Carbon, as Zero Carbon Coffee purchases carbon offsets from verified partners who plant trees, support socially responsible farming practices and more. Reuben Villagomez, one of the founders of Zero Carbon Coffee notes, "For cities to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, individuals must take action to reduce their carbon footprint. Based on my expertise in private label coffee roasting for cafe clients, I knew I wanted to launch my own, focused on creating positive change through expressive, perfectly roasted coffees." Within its first year of operation, Zero Carbon Coffee intends to become a 100% direct-trade only roaster.

"Buttonwood Farm is focused on providing consumers with poultry of the highest quality and it does so by raising its birds on pasture, which is a step up from free-range. The animals are kept on all-natural diets, while hormones and antibiotics are completely omitted from their day-to-day. This method of upkeep ensures that the product is as fresh as possible. In addition, the owners of Buttonwood Farm are enthusiastic to allow the chickens to forage. The agricultural practice delivers its ethically raised poultry and eggs to ""restaurants, stores, and CSAs in St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, and Jefferson City."" The farming business thrives on the ever-growing consumer demand for fresh and sustainable goods."