I launched The Honest Consumer as a sophomore in college. College is a time when we discover what our values are, what we want to support, and who we are. For many students the discovery of social justice and ethics become an important part of their beliefs. I know the struggles of living on a budget and trying to maintain a conscious lifestyle. Ethical fashion can be tricky to support on a budget, but these fair fashion brands are leading the way for affordable ethical clothing and easy returns encouraging consumers to try out ethical fashion with no risk.
I personally use Poshmark to sell clothing! These are a few things I currently have listed on my Poshmark closet that are great for summer. Some of these items are even new with tags and just didn’t fit me right!
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.
I try to be very transparent with writing about my struggle with anxiety. I think the more we start the conversation we build a community and are able to remind others struggling that they are not alone. These are a few products I have tried and, as someone who struggles with mental health, honestly would have loved to receive as a gift of encouragement. If you have a friend struggling a nice gesture or positive reminder can go a long way.
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.
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.
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.
New seasons can bring the desire for a new wardrobe. What if we took a step back and re-evaluated what we already had in our closet instead of buying new items. The tips in this guide will help you get excited about loving the clothes you already have!
Hats can be a fun sustainable accessory that show off your personality and style. It's important to consider the materials that your hat is made with! Let's explore why organic hats are a great option and where you can find some eco-friendly hat options.
Whether 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!
Today is World Mental Health Day! I invite you to be part of the conversation whether you struggle with mental health or not, we can all learn from the experiences of others. I’m pretty transparent about my mental health because 1) writing is therapeutic and helps me cope and 2) I think it’s so important to start the conversation. I’ve struggled with anxiety since I was a kid. I’m 23 and I’ve been in therapy on and off. I’m on meds for anxiety. I have to be careful with how certain foods effects my mental health. And it’s okay to talk about all of that.
In a survey conducted by Which, 81% believed LUSH to be a sustainable brand. That’s a strong positive impression of its sustainability. Does LUSH live up to it? Let’s take a closer look.
As we are becoming more aware of what we put in our bodies and the impact of our consumption both on our bodies and the planet, Halloween candy, definitely needs to be part of the conversation. This guide will explore some of the scary, toxic ingredients in candy and provide some organic candy alternatives.
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!
This Caraway pan review is on-going. I first published the review in 2021 when I was gifted the pans and have updated it on how the pans are holding up, how long they lasted, and when I parted ways with my original set of Caraway cookware.
This guide features a breakdown of what composting means, the environmental benefits of this practice, and different ways you can compost depending on where you live.
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.
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.
