Let’s be honest—in today’s day and age you would be hard pressed to find a product that hasn’t undergone some pretty extensive production processes. Even packaging is excessive with finished products having to be shipped to different locations just to be shrink-wrapped, boxed, tapped up, and then shipped out again! I am certain we’ve all seen it—products that are overly packaged with a list of ingredients or materials that is a mile long. But there are some producers who have stepped back and taken a closer look at the consequences of their ecological obliviousness. Cocoa mats are made from an organic material (derived from coconuts) that has little to no negative impact on the environment. A natural doormat is put together in traditional ways that rely mostly on human power instead of electricity. So if you want to support an ecologically responsible product that isn’t just made with organic material but which is also put together with nearly no pollution—then a beautiful woven doormat is the right choice for you! Since natural coir matting is available in a range of styles—from coir and rubber backed mats to fully coco fiber scrapers, the assembly of these products can vary. But if you’re interested in learning more, here is a step-by-step guide to the production of 100% cocoa mats or otherwise known as scrapers.