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Sanibel Citrus features sweet orange essential oil and is intended to bring to mind your favorite walk along the sanctuary island’s incredible beaches. Its easygoing citrus scent “smells like warm Gulf Coast air and salt spray on a beach day with nowhere to be.”
As with their other environmental nonprofit partners, Wildeway donates 1% of all revenue, not profit, to SCCF.
“We are thrilled that Wildeway selected us as a nonprofit partner for their launch of these amazing natural soaps,” said SCCF CEO James Evans. “The family that founded Wildeway was inspired after visiting Sanibel and taking part in one of our hands-on community conservation initiatives last year. Their commitment to environmental stewardship is a perfect fit for SCCF and our community.”
Founded in 1967 as a land trust, SCCF protects and cares for Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems through conservation, science, education, and advocacy.
Based in Salt Lake City, UT, Wildeway is a family-run business. Each soap scent is tied to a specific organization working to protect the wild places that inspired it.
The partnership with SCCF grew out of a personal connection. Wildeway co-founder Jason Bangerter spent time on the islands volunteering alongside SCCF, planting mangroves as part of the organization’s coastal restoration efforts.
“Sanibel Island has held a special place for my family since our first visit,” said Bangerter. “When I returned last year and spent time with SCCF planting mangroves, I saw firsthand the passion and dedication of the people protecting this remarkable place. As we built Wildeway, partnering with SCCF felt like a natural fit. We’re honored to support their work and excited for the impact we can make together.”
Every bar of Sanibel Citrus sold will help fund SCCF’s conservation programs, ensuring that Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems remain protected for future generations.
Co-founder Kate Ramsey, Jason’s daughter, studied Entrepreneurial Management at Brigham Young University.
“My family shaped my love for the outdoors and my drive for business. Wildeway combined the two,” she says.
Ramsey encourages Sanibel businesses and accommodations interested in carrying the soap to get in touch by emailing hello@wildeway.com.
“We are excited to be a part of the island community through our partnership with SCCF and look forward to connecting with businesses who are as committed to conservation as we are,” she said.
The soap is now available for pre-sale on wildeway.com, with shipments anticipated to begin in mid-August 2026.
Other nonprofits supported by Wildeway and hand-picked through personal connections to the family include:
• Hawaiʻi Land Trust — works to permanently protect Hawaiʻi’s most ecologically vital lands, from mountain watersheds to coastal shorelines.
• Glacier National Park Conservancy — the official nonprofit partner of Glacier National Park, funding education, research, and preservation efforts.
• Denali Education Center — partners with the NPS to give visitors and Alaska residents lasting connections to Denali and the natural world.
• Summit Land Conservancy — protects open lands in Utah’s Summit County, preserving scenic views, wildlife habitat, and outdoor access.
• Appalachian Conservation Corps — puts crews on the ground to maintain trails, restore habitats, and train the next generation of conservation workers.
• Ojai Valley Land Conservancy — permanently protects open land in the Ojai Valley, preserving trails, wildlife corridors, and native ecosystems in one of California’s most biodiverse and most pressured landscapes.
“With our mission to protect and care for Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems, SCCF is honored to bring our region into the company of these other incredible wild places selected by Wildeway,” said Evans.