Ecolect is a combination of 'ecology' and 'intellect'. We believe the two go hand in hand. We need to make smarter decisions about our ecological impact, and pool our collective intelligence together. After coming up with Ecolect, we found out it also means 'a language variety unique to a household (from the Greek eco (oikos) for house, as in economy or ecology, and lect for language)'.

No. We connect designers with the companies who do.

Yes, we'd love to share our expertise with your sustainably minded audience! We're on the cutting edge of eco-materials, Life Cycle Analysis, eco-labeling, and green product design/development. Please contact us directly at 1-877-Ecolect, or write to hello@ecolect.net.

We’re always on the look out for talented people wearing more than the minimum pieces of ‘sustainable flair’. Check for job openings here.

We have two offices in the United States: San Francisco, CA, and Providence, RI. Contact us here.

The definition of sustainability is always evolving, so we depend on three sources – the manufacturer, our editors, and you. Read about our green criteria, and definition of sustainability here.

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