Soapbox Co-op

Pay for soap, not water or plastic

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Support Workers And The Planet

Soapbox Co-op is a worker-owned co-op created in 2025 in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. Our approach to labor is rooted in both sustainability and self-determination. All our products are handmade, profit is equitably distributed to our members, and we practice democratic decision making when necessary.

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  • Traditional Soap Making Techniques

    We've added our own spin to traditional soap making techniques to bring you a soap that is effective, yet wary of gentle hands

  • Plastic Free

    Put our droplets into your favorite soap dispenser, add water, and you're good to go!

  • All Natural

    We only use all natural, organic ingredients. No detergents and no perservatives.

  • Fair Labor

    Profits are evenly distributed back to the workers who make the soap. No investors, no managers, all us!

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FAQ

What is a soap drop?

Soap drops are essentially concentrated droplets we've created that can be easily mixed with water to create liquid hand soap. It's more environmentally friendly because you can use a pre-existing container, and it's cheaper because you only pay for soap, not water.

Why a co-op?

We believe the people that make the product should be entitled to the fruits of their labor, so we started a co-op with the soal intent of splitting all profits among workers. This means no investors and no managers.

Do you have a storefront?

We currently only sell online and at farmers markets. But if you have a space in the Chicago area you'd like to see us at, then feel free to hit us up.

Where did the name come from?

The co-owners/members are all politically active folks, so we thought it would be best to have a name that reflects that.