introduction
It took a move to the woods for Jacqueline Buresh to realize how she could make the world a better place. Dealing with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles without trash service shined a light on her family’s plastic usage. So she began looking for a way to eliminate plastic packaging and find a gentle solution for both hair and the environment. A solid shampoo bar and Pacific Rainshadow Farm were born from that quest.
Jacqueline started making her shampoo bars for herself at first but realized that others needed an easy choice that could have a significant impact. Using biodegradable, local, and internationally recognized eco-friendly ingredients, she produces a concentrated shampoo that won’t leave chemicals in our water or plastic in our community. More importantly, she has built a business that can support and work around the needs of her family.
Packaging and Uses
“My solid shampoo bars come in a box with a tea bag inside, you put the shampoo bar in the bag so that you can use every last little bit, no waste at all. Each bar lasts about as long as three bottles of shampoo. You can use them in your hair and on your body. There's also four conditioners in each bar, so most people don't need to use any additional conditioners either.”
Ingredients
“Of course each bar is handmade in small batches so that they're fresh. The ingredients [I use] are plant based and readily biodegradable. That means international organizations have looked at these ingredients decided that they're eco friendly, and they're out of the water system within seven days. So [the bars are made] from coconuts, coconut oil, avocado oil, and the color and the fragrances are natural as well. I make about 12 different fragrances. So eash shampoo bar’s formula is the same, but the fragrance changes based on your preference, and the lavender is of course grown in Sequim where I'm living!”
Environmental Footprint
“Since 2019, I've kept 10,000 bottles out of the landfill and out of our waterways, and this year alone, I'm on track to keep 5000 bottles out of our landfill.”
Having an environmental impact so integral to Jacqueline’s product allows her to focus on growing her business, knowing the greater the sales, the more significant the effect. We were honored to have Jacqueline and Pacific Rainshadow Farm participate in our Green Equity Accelerator. Keep an eye out for them in stores across the Puget Sound!
Stay tuned for more stories about folks who’ve found a way to support themselves while benefiting our world.
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