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We're excited to take part in the Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady's Jamboree as one of the 16 local artists to transform and "upcycle" a piece of furniture to be auctioned and raise money for this amazing non-profit organization. 

Back in January, we were commissioned to make plant hangers for Premium Mortgage Corporation customers in time for warmer weather. Now these plant hangers are dropping in your mailboxes.

We've joined the Lark Street Mercantile community and will be showcasing and selling some of our handmade macrame pieces at this specialty store.

We're excited to be participating in the upcoming Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Fair, hosted by our friends at the Community Advocates for a Sustainable Environment.

As we enter our second year in business, we thought it was important that we moved forward with the correct logo and brand style. 

Today marks Earth Day's 50th anniversary, which is a cause for a real celebration. Here are a few ways you can celebrate while practicing social distancing. 

Becoming a minimal to zero waste household is not the only goal our family is committing to for the planet. Here are 7 sustainable actions we pledge to take to further reduce our carbon footprint in the new decade.

Starting March 1, 2020, all plastic carryout bags are banned from distribution by anyone required to collect New York State sales tax, whether the sale is tax exempt or not.

There are many challenges to being a small business owner. The first and foremost: getting your name and brand just right. 

Not everything we put in the recycling bin gets recycled, so we put together "The Unrecyclables" to help remind our family of what NOT to put in our recycling bin, information courtesy of Zero Waste Capital District.

Before you buy something from our ecoshop, ask yourself this question: do I really need this? And other ways you can remain a minimal to zero waste household. 

We're the Ceklics, the little family who owns and operates Spruce & Sprout. We're grateful that you're visiting our ecoshop, and humbled that you want to know more about us. Here's our story.