Sarah Ramakar creates "zero waste" home, bath and baby essentials for sustainable living including the best reusable UNpaper® Towel
- Nov 21
- 2 min read
By Amy Levy
Meet designer-turned-mompreneur Sarah Ramakar of Marley’s Monsters, the Oregon-based, woman-owned, US-based brand that’s redefining sustainability. With fun, functional reusables for beauty, bath, kitchen, baby, and home, Sarah encourages us to “live colorfully and tread lightly.” She hopes that Marley’s Monsters inspires and empowers sustainable living in the most colorful way possible;
“one UNpaper® Towel at a time.”
Lots of people know Sarah for her UNpaper® Towel, and if you are done wasting money on paper towels, swap them for the best reusable paper towels. Made from 100% cotton flannel, they are soft and absorbent, easy to use, and are machine washable to be used repeatedly. They can be purchased with or without the cool wooden holder at MarleysMonsters.com.
The company began with a handmade monster crafted from fabric scraps created while Sarah awaited the birth of her first child, Marley. Today, her company has grown into a 70+ person team crafting vibrant, reusable alternatives to disposables, all made in-house with love and care. Sarah’s team is everything to her, and her motto is “Employees are number one, and sales are number two.” Sarah ensures that her employees are treated with kindness and respect, have access to fair compensation and benefits, and that their achievements are celebrated.
So if you are wondering how to start living a more sustainable lifestyle, the answer is to start slowly. It may seem obvious but always bring your own canteen or travel mug when out of the house. Single-use cups and water bottles are the most pervasive when traveling, but also the easiest to avoid. Save money and reduce waste by bringing your own snacks in Reusable Snack Bags. Bringing your own Bamboo Utensils or Reusable Straws will also let you frequent local places or food trucks you might otherwise avoid due to a lack of sustainable options. Women of all ages love Sarah’s Mesh Laundry Bag & The Best Reusable Facial Rounds Set. Each Facial Round is approximately 3" in diameter. They are 2 ply - 100% cotton flannel, and the edges are sewn for durability and to prevent fraying. Toss them in the mesh laundry bag, and you will find that their absorbency is increased after the first few washes. Sarah knows that her high-quality rounds are gentle on your skin, and they are worth the extra effort.
An active member of her community, a busy mom, wife, and sophisticated business owner, Sarah Ramakar feels that the most satisfying part of her work is solving problems in an eco-friendly way and making her customers happy and excited about their interest in protecting our planet. She nurtures and teaches them that living this way doesn’t have to be hard, and it can save a lot of money and lead to a more luxurious, guilt-free life.
All of Marley’s Monsters products are:
Handmade in the USA
Designed to reduce waste and elevate daily routines
Available in a variety of colors and prints to match any personality or home décor
Perfect for eco-conscious gifting that doesn’t sacrifice style or convenience
Whether it's stocking stuffers or zero-waste starter sets, Sarah Ramakar creates meaningful, sustainable gifts that align with the growing desire to give with purpose.
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