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$80K /mo

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Eco-friendly bedding solution

Pun-based, eco-friendly eucalyptus bedding brand.

sheetsgiggles.com

$200K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly product retailer

Quality eco-products for sustainable living.

thegreencollective.co.nz

$20K /mo Reported

Walnut wood sunglasses brand

Woodies: Affordable walnut wood sunglasses for stylish minimalists.

woodies.com

$300K /mo Reported

Sustainable wooden sunglasses

Sustainable wood sunglasses funding eye care initiatives.

growneyewear.com.au

$10K /mo Reported

Quick-drying travel towels

Colorful, sand-free towels for adventure lovers.

us.dockandbay.com

$500K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly product marketplace

Eco-friendly goods that support social and environmental causes.

goodsthatmatter.com

$5K /mo Reported

Handboard wave riding gear

Portable handboards enhancing bodysurfing fun and performance.

slydehandboards.com

$80K /mo Reported

Idea	Revenue	Model	Growth	Customers	Tools	Details	Solo score A 0–100 estimate of how well-suited a business is to being run solo (or very lean). It blends team leanness, business model, growth channels, capital intensity, revenue per operator, tooling leverage and recency into one score. Higher = more solopreneur-friendly.
Eco-friendly bedding solution sheetsgiggles.com Pun-based, eco-friendly eucalyptus bedding brand.	$200K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Eco-Friendly Product Co... +7	+5	Founded 2018 · 6 people · Denver, Colorado, USA, United States	62	Build this
Eco-friendly product retailer thegreencollective.co.nz Quality eco-products for sustainable living.	$20K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Local Consumers at Flea... +7	+17	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · $1K to start	57	Build this
Walnut wood sunglasses brand woodies.com Woodies: Affordable walnut wood sunglasses for stylish minimalists.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Pay Per Click Advertising Email marketing +1	Amazon Customers +5	+25	Founded 2012 · Solo founder · $5K to start	77	Build this
Sustainable wooden sunglasses growneyewear.com.au Sustainable wood sunglasses funding eye care initiatives.	$10K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Eco-Friendly Product Co... +5	VI +11	Founded 2011 · 4 people · Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia, United States	65	Build this
Quick-drying travel towels us.dockandbay.com Colorful, sand-free towels for adventure lovers.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Product expansion +1	Travel Enthusiasts +9	+21	Founded 2015 · 12 people · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, United States	44	Build this
Eco-friendly product marketplace goodsthatmatter.com Eco-friendly goods that support social and environmental causes.	$5K /mo Reported	E-commerce +3	Press Kickstarter +1	Local Boutiques and Spe... +6	+7	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, United States	50	Build this
Handboard wave riding gear slydehandboards.com Portable handboards enhancing bodysurfing fun and performance.	$80K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Bodysurfing Enthusiasts +10		Founded 2010 · 3 people · San Clemente, California, USA, United States	50	Build this

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