beCAUSE minded takes the hassle out of gift giving with their socially responsible gift boxes that give back. These thoughtfully curated gift boxes feature impactful products, sustainable packaging, and support small businesses.
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You sleep on your sheets every night, but did you know that they could not only be harming the environment, but yourself as well. If you are looking to learn more about organic cotton and how it can help both the environment and your family, keep reading. This guide features some benefits of organic cotton and the best organic cotton sheets to try.
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Trying to have a fashionable, comfortable wardrobe while being eco-conscious has long been a challenge for those of us that care about the impact the products we buy have on the earth. What fabrics are good, what are bad? And how do we compare them? Both hemp and cotton are now seen as staples of the eco-fashion industry, which is why I’ve created this guide to help compare the pros and cons of both!
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While minimalist fashion is commonly talked about in women's sustainable style, men are usually more minimalist in their style. A minimalist wardrobe can be a great option for anyone who is looking to simplify their closet. Let's explore how men can create a minimalist wardrobe and explore some sustainable clothing brands for men with different styles to build up their capsule wardrobe
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These eco-friendly brands feature some of the best detergent and detergent packs that are tough on stains, yet gentle on the environment. These natural detergents are free from toxic chemicals and are the perfect choice for conscious consumers looking for an effective detergent.
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It’s easy to be put off trying to buy sustainable clothing when you see the price tag on some of the items. Especially when you’re used to fast fashion, seeing how much even a eco-friendly t-shirt can cost in some stores can come as a shock.
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There are many clothing lines and collections making use of this widely available fabric, but there’s not often a clear understanding or explanation as to exactly what deadstock fabric is or how it comes about. This guide explores the sustainability of deadstock fabric and features a few fashion brands using this fabric responsibly.
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Recycled polyester is also known as RPET, with the “R” standing for recycled and the ”PET” for polyethylene terephthalate. Its use is particularly popular for sportswear, loungewear, and outdoor garments. It is made of recycled plastic water bottles, textile waste, and even old fishing nets. There are two methods of recycling plastic into RPET clothing: mechanical and chemical.
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The fast fashion mindset has consumers convinced that expecting mothers need a whole new wardrobe, but these habits and attitudes increase our negative environmental impact. Maternity wear and its transient nature can contribute to the problem when viewing clothing as disposable. For example a lot of expecting purchase new maternity wear, only to be left with items they no longer wear once baby’s born and nursing’s done. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. There are steps expecting mothers can take that enable moms to continue dressing sustainably.
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Blue light glasses are tinted so that less of this blue light reaches our eyes. By wearing them, it’s hoped that we can lessen the effects that working in front of a computer has on our eyes, hopefully making it a much more pleasant experience. While this yellow tint didn’t always look the chicest, newer sustainable blue light glasses companies have made it so that the yellow color is barely visible and fashionable glasses to style ourselves with while protecting our eyes.
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Bamboo is popular within sustainable fashion due to how quickly the plant grows and the ability to turn this plant into durable, odor-resistant, comfortable, and moisture-wicking fibers used to make dresses, shirts, pants, underwear, and more. However, what you’re probably buying is bamboo viscose. Let’s explore!
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When companies provide misleading information about their environmentally friendly initiatives or sustainable product and do not actually follow through or have eco-friendly practices worked within their business model this is greenwashing - a claim to deceive consumers into believing products are environmentally friendly.
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Carry Courage vegan bags are ethically made in Portland, Oregon using sustainable materials. Carry Courage provides conscious consumers with organization solutions through eco-friendly cork pouches, bags, and accessories.
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The Good Tee is a sustainable clothing brand focusing on high quality Fairtrade Certified organic cotton t-shirts. This socially responsible brand allows ethical shoppers to easily learn about the transparent supply chain and trace the manufacturing process through videos and resources highlighting The Good Tee’s partner suppliers and the materials used.
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For my wedding shoe I wore Toms. I wanted to be comfortable and able to walk confidently on my special day. Being the clumsy hot mess that I am, I knew heels were out of the picture. Wearing Toms was a great choice because they were affordable, comfortable, and a shoe I could rewear after my wedding. The Ivory Grosgrain Bow Women's Classic Alpargatas matched my dress beautifully. The Toms I chose were reasonably priced at around $50 which was great for my wedding budget. I was able to walk down the aisle and dance at our reception without any discomfort.
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I am SO happy with how our Whole Foods wedding flowers turned out. When planning my ethical & sustainable wedding, I knew I wanted to focus on natural and earthy tones. I fell in love with the simplicity of the baby’s breath and the natural elements of the eucalyptus. Whole Foods did all my wedding flowers and our florist, Estella, did a particularly fabulous job. I’m especially in love with the eucalyptus garland and bridal bouquet. I’m so impressed with her skills!
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It’s official. I’ve hit the unsubscribe button from my Everlane e-mails. I’ve come to the conclusion Everlane is not ethical enough. In the past few months Everlane has been in the news for union busting, copying designs from small businesses, & lay offs. As a brand that claims to value “radical transparency,” I’m disappointed in how they have handled recent events. Today we’re exploring alternatives to Everlane, what this means for ethical fashion in general, & my experience working with the brand.
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In this guide featuring my eco-friendly wedding centerpieces, I’ll walk you through how I designed my tables featuring the flowers, recycled glass bottles, wedding place cards, & more.
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Nisolo is a certified B Corporation crafting high quality, ethically made leather goods using socially responsible practices. Through their sustainable leather shoes, Nisolo provides steady employment opportunities for shoemakers in Peru & Mexico, allowing artisans to support themselves and their families. Nisolo uses sustainable practices such as eco-friendly waste disposal systems, leather byproducts from the meat industry, & carbon offsetting to craft leather goods that are meant to last a life time.
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