We’ve put together this guide that details everything we know about sunscreen and its effects on the environment, as well as some tips to help you stay safe in the sun – the eco-friendly way.
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I recently tried and reviewed Sakara’s 3 Day Signature Nutrition Program and Metabolism Reset. A follower asked me about Sakara’s sustainability. Here are my thoughts on Sakara’s eco-friendly initiatives.
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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.
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Underconsumption 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.
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This list features amazing artists and bands who are setting the bar for incorporating sustainability into their influence, tour, and music.
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Here is a list of fun ways to spend quality time with your friends and get them excited about Plastic Free July.
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I really wanted to love this bread because of the clean ingredients and third party certifications, but it wasn’t for me.
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Let’s explore some of benefits of tea in relation to stress and anxiety and meet some tea brands that are great for relaxing.
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If 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.
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Sakara 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.
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If 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.
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Being 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.
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With 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!
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Quite 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.
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There 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.
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We 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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While k-cups can be wasteful, there are ways to choose BETTER k-cups such as choosing organic coffee or single serve cups made with eco-friendly materials.
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