What you’re seeing is the product of fast fashion: a practice that has turned the fashion industry’s traditional two seasons into 52 micro seasons, one for every week of the year. In extreme cases, it’s even become daily.
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A new study on the potential toxicity of dental floss may have given some consumers pause about adding it to their shopping baskets. Learn about what makes certain floss toxic, and my top tips for eco-friendly, low-waste floss options.
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If you’re looking to further your impact by supporting socially responsible companies learning about B Corporations is a great place to start. In this guide we’re talking about what a B Corp is, why the certification is important, and B Corps you can easily support through your shopping habits. By shopping these retailers you are voting with your wallet and showing your support for holding brands accountable.
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Boll & Branch is a sustainable home linen brand featuring fair trade organic cotton sheets, towels, mattresses, & more. This eco-friendly brand is encouraging consumers to choose home goods made with love and care.
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For my wedding my bridesmaid wore sage green bridesmaid dresses from Birdy Grey. I adore Birdy Grey for a few reasons including their dedication to social impact through non-profit partnerships, the style selection, and the affordable price point of the bridesmaid dresses.
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In this guide we’re exploring how wedding registries can be a great tool for sustainable gifting. There are some wonderful ethical & sustainable brands with registry options. By choosing to register with these socially responsible businesses it encourages your wedding guests to purchase impactful products and they might even learn something about conscious consumerism through out the process.
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Sustainable clothing brands can be tricky to identify! This sustainable fashion guide includes some great brands that focus on using eco-friendly materials. These eco-friendly brands keep the planet and people in mind while making clothes! Shop socially responsible and celebrate the positive impact your consumer habits can have on the planet. In this guide you’ll discover sustainable kid’s clothing, eco-friendly underwear, eco-fashion, brands that give back, and more.
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HUM Nutrition focuses on non-GMO, clean & natural supplements. This vitamin brand focuses on sourcing high quality ingredients, making their supplements in the USA, and identifying solutions for skin, beauty, and body needs. I’ve had a wonderful experience with HUM Nutrition and wanted to share my experience.
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This ethical fashion guide features 21 ethically made and sustainable sweaters perfect for staying cozy during the fall and winter. With plenty of fair trade and eco-friendly options under $100 plus a few high end garments over $100, these sweaters are great to purchase for your own conscious wardrobe or give as a holiday gift. Ethical shoppers will discover women’s sweaters made with organic cotton, up-cycled materials, and ethically sourced alpaca.
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We have compiled a list of zero waste Christmas DIY decorations that you can make this holiday season. All of these crafts are sustainable and eco-friendly.
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This guide will provide tips on how to have a more sustainable Christmas. Discover festive holiday decorating tips, eco-friendly gift ideas, sustainable gift wrapping ideas, and tips for reducing food waste at holiday gatherings.
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For the past year I’ve been planning an ethical & sustainable wedding. I started my planning process by shopping for an ethical engagement ring and furthered my knowledge when it was time to pick out a wedding band. I learned a lot about the ethics of the diamond industry and wanted to share some tips for couples looking for socially responsible rings. Along with these tips on shopping for conflict free engagement rings, I’m sharing three ethical ring brands changing the diamond industry for good by giving back, using ethically mined or lab grown diamonds, and focusing on recycled materials. I’ve had the pleasure of being in contact with team members from each of these ring companies to further my knowledge on diamond industry ethics. I am impressed with all of their initiatives to further the growth of the eco-conscious diamond industry.
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As most of you know this guide to purchasing ethical & sustainable furniture is long over due! I kept waiting until our apartment was “put together” but honestly moving is an expensive process and our place probably won’t be fully put together for a while because we’re spacing out our purchases and choosing responsibly. BUT we do have most of our furniture in! And hunting for ethical, eco-friendly, & fair trade furniture was tricky! But here are a few socially responsible furniture brands I found while shopping. I’ve put together a apartment tour video highlighting the fair trade and sustainable furniture we ended up purchasing.
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Green cleaning is about making your cleaning habits eco-friendly, while also keeping you and those around you safe – because while the standard products consumers are using may leave surfaces clean, these products could be negatively impacting our health and the health of the planet.
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Many morning rituals start with a hot beverage. This is often coffee; but what if you’re not a coffee-lover, yet still looking for a hot drink to kick start your day?
Matcha may be the answer.
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Slow fashion is an intentional approach to creating apparel and accessories designed to minimize the environmental impact of consumerism through high quality goods. The slow fashion movement stems from the slow living movement encouraging brands to consider how apparel is made and what the supply chain looks like. Discover 15+ slow fashion brands to shop and add to your conscious closet.
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In this post we’ll be answering all of these questions and concerns. We’ll also be comparing organic toners and traditional toners. By the end of this post you’ll be able to determine if you want to add toner to your skincare routine, and you’ll even have a few places to start your search for a natural face toner.
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Let’s explore the sustainability of recycled plastic bottles in clothing and meet some sustainable clothing brands using this material.
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As someone who struggles with anxiety, I’ve been told the wrong thing SO many times. But I’m writing this because it’s important to educate people on how individuals struggling with mental health feel, what to say, and what not to say. Be sure to read to the end to learn a few phrases that you SHOULD use.
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Let’s explore what petite clothing is, some sustainable materials to look for when shopping, and meet some of the best petite clothing brands using eco-friendly materials. As a petite woman myself I’ve got some tips & a great list for you!
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