Here at HQ, we’re big fans of the fine folks at Holstee, and their Curated x Holstee emails. “Following the mantra ‘Curating with a Conscience’ the Holstee team seeks some of the most beautiful and innovative sustainable designs and shares them with their community though their video reviews, newsletter and shop.”

This week, the Curated x Holstee newsletter featured a company called Orontas. We’ve come across Orontas in the past, but the Holstee feature made it worth another look. Their story in their own words: “ORONTAS IS NOT A BRAND. ORONTAS IS WRECKLESS COMMITMENT TO DO BETTER. ORONTAS ISN’T GREEN. ORONTAS ISN’T EVEN ‘GOING GREEN’. WE HOLD OURSELVES TO AN ETHICAL STANDARD THAT INCLUDES USING SUSTAINABLE AND BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS THAT DON’T COME WITH SKULLS AND CROSSBONES. WE BELIEVE HAVING VALUES IS BETTER THAN MARKETING THEM AND THE LAST TIME WE CHECKED “GREEN” WAS STILL JUST A PERFECTLY NICE COLOR (OR “COLOUR”… WE’RE CANADIAN). DO/GOOD”

The Orontas bike cleaner, lube, and grease are all plant based, and non toxic. The price seems fair, and the packaging and design are top notch. We’re officially adding these items to the ‘want’ list.