If you’re like me, you’ve realized by staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic that you have way too much stuff. Perhaps we should ask ourselves, “do I really need three different types of hair conditioner, two equally loud music speakers, and countless travel organizers?” I know the answer to that question, and it’s motivated me to shop more responsibly, with sustainability in mind. Before making an online purchase, I think about how I might reuse or recycle the product to minimize clutter and lead a greener lifestyle.

With Mint + Laurel’s products, all hand made in Syria, coming up with alternative uses is as easy as pie. Fragrance Pouches are a great example! Once you take out the fragrance bars and hang them up in your closet or car for a gust of freshness, keep the intricate Aghabani-embroidered pouch to reuse. Here are three ways to reuse your Mint + Laurel Embroidered Pouch.

1. Jewelry storage - necklaces, rings, bracelets, you name it. The fragrance pouch makes a great jewelry organizer because of its convenient size. Place your jewelry in and pull the drawstring to secure them.

2. Earphones - say goodbye to lost, tangled, and torn earphones. Loop the wire into a loose ring and keep them in your pouch for easy-access to organized earphones. 

3. Travel essentials - going on an overnight trip or catching a flight? The fragrance pouch could be a chic alternative to bulky toiletry bags. Keep Q-tips, a handy bottle of hand sanitizer, and a foldable toothbrush in the pouch for all your travel needs.