Moving Right Along and Right into 2025

What can we possibly say about 2020 that hasn't been said?

The more division among people, the more they came together. The more we retreated into our homes, the more we reached out for connection. The more we cried from frustration, the more stranger's smile reduced us to puddles.  It was like peeling layers of rotten onion and finding silver linings. It was - well, bipolar.

Knitters began using up their stash. Quilters began working on that gifts promised a few years ago. Potters made some pretty unique pieces, and according to statistics, we baked a lot of bread, enjoyed indoor date nights, and zoomed until the crows came home. As we waited for the vaccine, our medicine was creative endeavors. 

LoLo made substantial progress towards sustainability in 2019 when we

• Reduced packaging waste by offering product bundles
• Switched to water-proof eco-material labels made of crushed rock
• Packaged soaps in 100% biodegradable glassine bags

In 2020 we:

• Introduced a Sustainability Loyalty program (LoLo Eco Bags)
• Offered bar-refills and a sustainable candles line
• Explored recycling platforms such as Terracycle and Loop
• Considered many innovative alternatives to plastic for our O'for Feet Sake, Twists, and Deodorants

Looking at 2021:

• Considered innovative alternatives to plastic for O'for Feet Sake, Twists, and Deodorants. We just haven't found a reasonable, non-leaking alternative yet
• Actively working on offering refills for Face Pudding. Hint! It involves an even more sustainable container (they are soooo beautiful, BPA free, airtight, dishwasher safe, and blocks out visible light.
• New scents in the works - AMAZING!!  
• LoLo Memberships. We are in the early stages and stay tuned!  

Looking at 2022:

• We tested the cardboard containers for stability and leakproofness (can this word be used in crossword?) Nope. They leaked. We wait until something more stable becomes available.
• Order placed for improved Face Pudding containers but orders placed six month ago are sitting in ships off the coast. Order cancelled.
• Began reformulating scents to comply with strict CA requirements.  

Looking at 2023:

• Memberships voted down. Committed to revamping our newsletters and providing discounts who subscribe.
• Changed packaging to more effective box sizes to reduce carbon footprint.
• Reformulation of scents continue.

Looking at 2024:

• Introduced smallest box yet.
• Removed white tissue portion of packing material to reduce use of paper.
• Reformulated Lilac. It's perfect.

Looking at 2025:

• Voting with our dollars. Supplies shall be purchased from vendors in alignment with our values.
• Reformulation of scents continues.
• We vow to keep our prices steady this year, though our costs are rising.