When shopping for seafood in the grocery store or online, you may have come across the terms wild-caught and farm-raised. These terms have caused debate about which is healthier, more sustainable, and the most eco-friendly.
As with many such debates, the answers for the best choice are not clear-cut. Both options have their pros and cons and we need to understand the nuances of both and strike a balance between them in our diets.
Read MoreUnderconsumption core has been trending on TikTok and Instagram lately! Basically Underconsumption Core is the idea of valuing what you have and using it year after year in an effort to buy less.
Read MoreThis list features amazing artists and bands who are setting the bar for incorporating sustainability into their influence, tour, and music.
Read MoreHere is a list of fun ways to spend quality time with your friends and get them excited about Plastic Free July.
Read MoreI really wanted to love this bread because of the clean ingredients and third party certifications, but it wasn’t for me.
Read MoreFor many of us, a steaming hot cup of chai tea might be the best solution to elevate our moods first thing in the morning. But where does Chai tea originate? Is chai tea good for you or the environment? Let’s find explore and meet some of the best chai brands using organic ingredients.
Read MoreFinding budget friendly hacks to shop brands that share my values is something I’ve enjoyed over the years. I’m excited to share these tips and tricks with you in the hopes of saving you money when you shop consciously.
Read MoreLet’s explore some of benefits of tea in relation to stress and anxiety and meet some tea brands that are great for relaxing.
Read MoreIf you’re looking to make sustainable food swaps in your kitchen, I think organic snacks can be one of the more affordable places to start! However, knowing which snacks actually taste good can be tricky. Fear not, I’m sharing the tastiest options.
Read MoreSakara makes it easy for people to eat more vegetables with their pre-made plant-based meals. This wellness and organic meal company provides a range of nutrition programs including the Metabolism Reset. I recently tried the seven day Metabolism Reset and wanted to share my experience.
Read MoreIf you’ve spent any time on a playground, sports field, or in an equestrian arena you’ve likely encountered rubber mulch or crumb rubber – even a stroll through a garden may unveil its use as a landscaping material. Made from shredded recycled tires, rubber mulch is popular because it’s durable and low maintenance.
Read MoreBeing a conscious consumer is being aware of what you’re buying and shopping based on your values. Each purchase reflects your consumer values and creates demand within the industry. For those who may have the luxury of spending, there comes a great responsibility of using purchase power wisely and demanding quality products for the greater good.
Read MoreWhether it’s a black americano first thing in the morning, or an afternoon flat white, the world revolves around coffee. You might think that choosing between beans comes down to how dark the roast is, or whether they’re Guatemalan or Peruvian, but there are other factors to consider such as how the coffee was grown. Let’s explore organic coffee and I’m sharing some of my personal favorite sustainable coffee brands!
Read MoreWith the surge in popularity that yoga and pilates have garnered over the last few years, there are a lot of cheap, mass produced yoga mats out there, and not all of them are safe.Luckily, we have to lowdown on everything non-toxic and sustainable yoga mats! We have a list of amazing sustainable yoga mat brands and a guide on what to look for/avoid when shopping for a yoga mat!
Read MoreQuite often I see ethical fashion bloggers post wardrobes like the one pictured. A perfectly curated clothing rack of ten or so items at first it made my feel like I was doing this conscious consumerism thing wrong, but now after years in the ethical fashion scene it makes me laugh. I’ve accepted that will never be my wardrobe and that’s okay.
Read MoreThere is often a stigma that buying sustainable & ethical products, living an eco-friendly lifestyle, and being conscious comes at a higher cost. In a lot of ways sustainable living can not only be good for the planet, but also good for your wallet. Yes, you can actually save money by living consciously. Check out these tips on living sustainably and saving money.
Read MoreThis guide will feature a few lessons on sustainable agriculture with organic farming practices and introduce you to some of the best companies making and growing organic products.
Read MoreWe all know the common style compliment response…..“ Thanks, I got it for $10” or whatever great deal the consumer feels they received. But quite frankly this is not something to be bragging about……low price isn’t always a good thing. It’s usually a sign of fast fashion which involves slavery, disrespect, and suffering. It indicates how we, as consumers, want immediate satisfaction in buying a lot for a little and view garments as disposable. And it probably indicates a low quality product that won’t last very long. I’m not saying this is always the case in a cheap find, but a lot of times it is. It’s time to rethink how we respond and focus less on bragging about the price because as Lucy Siegle says “Fast fashion isn’t free. Someone somewhere is paying.”
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