It’s that time of year again! Flip flops are being traded for sneakers and beach bags are being replaced with backpacks. It’s time to return to routine and structure, time to see old friends and make new ones. School is just around the corner and it’s time to ensure this transition is a smooth one. 

Whether it’s your first year in college or your fourth, the shopping list goes on and on and on. Understandably we want to set ourselves up for a successful year in a dorm and/or shared living space– which can be an overwhelming feat. It’s time to simplify and green…ify your dorm shopping! This year we’ve got you covered. 

Introducing our premade and customizable college packages that ship directly to your dorm! This offer is available to ship from our Capitola and Los Gatos locations or come and check them out in store! Our checklist and bundles were hand selected by our Ethos team of experts to offer an effortless and sustainable shopping experience. Let’s take a look at each of three packages and their contents.

Highlights:

Clean + Green:

In dorm life your room becomes a space of many purposes: a hangout place, a kitchen, a study spot, and more. Several items on the list are here to counteract the chaos and keep your dorm clean whether it’s acting as a library or hosting a movie night. Our all purpose cleaner (sold in bulk as a concentrate) paired with Marley’s Unpaper towels is the easiest way to clean up any spills or freshen up any space. Better yet you can just throw your unpaper towels into the washer and reuse them all year long– and beyond!

Beginner’s Guide to Laundry:

Freshman year should be called “the year you learn to do your own laundry”. Don’t worry if this is you, you will not be the only one. However your college sets up its laundry room you’ll need to provide your own equipment such as detergent and dryer balls. Our laundry powder comes with a measuring scoop and clear instructions so you can avoid the harsh chemicals and the sticky mess from typical detergents. Dryer balls are reusable replacements to dryer sheets and are placed in the dryer along with your clothes to reduce drying time and static. Be sure to grab them when taking out your fresh laundry and use them again and again!

Daily Routine:

It’s extremely normal to experience disruption to your usual routine in college. The best approach is to make small changes over time and make smart purchases. Potentially one of the smartest dorm hacks is to switch to shampoo and conditioner bars! They’re great for many reasons but especially for their convenience. Less space in your shower caddy, easy to travel with on beach days or weekend excursions– and they last incredibly long. Also, your skin care may go from ten steps to two and that’s where we come in handy. Pair the Marley’s facial rounds with micellar water or makeup remover and watch the magic happen. They are gentle on your skin but thoroughly get the job done. You won’t need tons of products when you find the right ones that work for you (and for the planet:)

Moving in should be exciting, not stressful. Order your Dorm Prep Box today* and start the year ready, organized, and sustainable.

*Please follow the instructions in the form linked here and above so that we can tailor your box specifically for you or your favorite college-bound person! 

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