Ditch the Big Box Stores: How to Make the April 18-20 Blackout (and Every Day) a Win for Your Community
Skip the big-box stores this April 18-20 Economic Blackout Weekend and discover how shopping local can be a rewarding upgrade—not a sacrifice. Treat yourself to better quality, sustainable products, and a stronger connection to your community, all while keeping more money where it matters. Small choices add up, and by making the switch, you gain more than you give up.
Spring Cleaning Reimagined: 5 Ways to Start an Eco-Friendly, Simple Cleaning Routine
Reimagine your spring cleaning routine with simple, sustainable supplies. From Swedish dishcloths to refillable cleaners and smart storage, these easy tips will help you create a greener spring cleaning routine — and feel good doing it. No harsh chemicals or wasteful plastic here!
Why Repairing Kitchen Tools is Better Than Replacing
Maintaining your kitchen tools—whether it’s sharpening your knives, caring for wooden utensils, or maintaining your cutting boards—saves money, reduces waste, and keeps your kitchen running smoothly. Learn why repairing tools is better than replacing them, and how simple maintenance can extend the life of your kitchen essentials. At Scrappy’s Workshop, we’re here to help you maintain your tools sustainably, saving you money and promoting eco-friendly choices in the kitchen.
Simple Swaps for an Eco-Friendly 2025: Easy Tips for a Greener Home
Make 2025 your greenest year yet with easy, eco-friendly swaps from Scrappy’s Workshop—we help you find simple ideas for sustainable living, from better home cleaning products to kitchen essentials and more.
9 Sustainable Mother's Day Gift Ideas She’ll Love
We've curated a list of nine eco-friendly Mother's Day gift ideas that are good for the planet and sure to make Mom smile.
Say 'I Do' to these 5 Eco-Friendly Wedding Gift Ideas
Why not celebrate love with gifts that are not only thoughtful but also sustainable? We've curated a list of five unique and eco-friendly wedding gift ideas that are beautiful, meaningful, practical, and long-lasting (just like love!).
Sustainability and Style: Handmade Wood Furniture in Owego, NY
At Scrappy’s Workshop, we offer a better solution to the growing problem of “fast furniture.”
We handmake high-quality wood furniture in our workshop in Upstate NY using locally sourced and sustainable woods. We use only all-natural oil and wax finishes, which are better for you and the planet and let the natural wood character shine. Each piece is completely unique and built to be cherished and long-lasting.
15 Simple Swaps for Plastic-Free July That You’ll Actually Want to Stick With
You’re determined to reduce the amount of plastic in your life. Good for you!
But it’s overwhelming, right? Plastic is so prevalent in our daily routines, it's everywhere!
But don't worry! We've got you covered with 15 fantastic plastic-free swaps that won't require major lifestyle changes or giving up your favorites. We've done the research on these products, so you don't have to.
We’ve determined these swaps are so awesome, you’ll want to use them year-round
How to Maintain A Wood Cutting Board
Wood cutting boards are fantastic kitchen items, but how do you maintain them? This step-by-step guide will walk you through properly cleaning, drying, and maintaining your wood cutting board. It is easy and well worth it, we promise!
7 Reasons to Use Handmade Wood Cutting Boards
Wood cutting boards have been used throughout history and remain the preferred choice of professional chefs & home cooks alike. But what makes them so great? There are several reasons wood cutting boards are the best choice over other types of cutting boards, such as their natural anti-microbial characteristics, durability & longevity, ease of maintenance, eco-friendly sustainability, beauty, & more.
Sustainable Haircare: Should You Try Plastic-Free Conditioner Bars?
If you are thinking of swapping to a solid shampoo bar, you are probably wondering if you need a solid conditioner bar too. Today, many people are ditching both bottled shampoo and conditioner for solid, natural alternatives to reduce plastic pollution, avoid harsh chemicals, and use sustainable alternatives.
At Scrappy’s Workshop, we love our plastic-free conditioner bars so much, we can’t shut up about them! But what exactly is a conditioner bar, what are the benefits, and are they right for your hair? Keep reading to learn more!
Sustainable Haircare: Why You Need to Try Plastic-Free Shampoo Bars
Shampoo bars are trending! Today, many people are ditching bottled shampoo for shampoo bars to reduce plastic pollution, avoid harsh chemicals, and use sustainable alternatives.
At Scrappy’s Workshop, we love our plastic-free shampoo bars so much, we can’t shut up about them! But what exactly is a shampoo bar, what are the benefits, and are they right for your hair? Keep reading to learn more!