10+ Ideas to Upcycle Old Denim Jeans

When your old denim jeans start to show wear and tear it can be challenging to know what to do with them. As advocates for sustainability we want to keep clothing out of the landfill when possible! Unfortunately, it's estimated that in 2018, 11.3 million tons of textiles were sent to the landfill. Instead of sending our unwanted blue jeans to the landfill we can pull out the craft supplies and repurpose our favorite pairs of jeans.

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The Best Organic Shampoos & Conditioners for Less Toxic Hair Care

More and more people are ditching traditional hair products for organic, environmentally conscious shampoos and conditioners. Over the past few years as people have learned about the harmful chemicals lurking in hair and skin products, the demand for organic hair care products has increased. The more people making the swap to organic hair and beauty products, the better as this is a win for our health and the health of the planet. Let's explore some of the harmful ingredients commonly found in traditional shampoos, explore the sustainability of shampoo, and meet some great organic shampoo brands.

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13 Ethical & Sustainable USA Made Clothing Brands

Ethical and sustainable fashion is on the rise due to consumers learning about the impact the fashion industry has on the world. While a lot of clothing brands manufacture their clothes abroad, there are some brands leading the way for sweatshop free clothes made in America. However, if you were under the impression that "made in the USA" automatically meant ethical, we are sorry to say it doesn't!

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I Tried HelloFresh for a Month: Is It Worth It? An Honest Review

I tried HelloFresh for three weeks and thought I’d share my honest opinions. I’m someone who loves to cook. I sincerely enjoy going to the store or local farmers market and picking out ingredients, so I wasn’t really sure how I would feel about this meal kit service, but I ended up sincerely liking HelloFresh. HelloFresh allowed me to experience the joy of cooking, but also cook dinner quickly. Let’s explore how HelloFresh works, the menu, the sustainability of this meal kit delivery service, and enjoy a promo code of $100 off.

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5 Eco-friendly Non-Toxic Nail Polish Removers

As we seek healthier and sustainable solutions for all areas of our lives, beauty products have come under closer scrutiny. Friendlier, gentler options, like non-toxic nail polish, are being sought for nails, but we can’t forget about the end process either: the remover. This guide explores the sustainability of nail polish remover and some natural non-toxic alternatives to consider trying.

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What to Do with Unwanted Gifts?

So what now? The holidays are over and you’re starring at the pile of gifts you got, grateful, but unsure of what to do with everything….I know because I’m starring at them thinking how I’m going to fit them back into my suitcase. And especially if your New Years Resolution has anything to do with decluttering…..the holidays might not leave you in a good starting position.

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