9 Ethical & Sustainable Alternatives to Amazon for Better Buying

While online one stop shops are convenient, affordable, and often risk free with free shipping & returns, it’s important to ask the question: are we choosing the right companies to shop from? In the U.S alone, 55% of online shoppers choose Amazon as their first e-commerce option. Let’s explore Amazon’s eco-friendly initiatives and a few sustainable alternatives conscious consumers are sure to love!

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My Experience Visiting Deux-Mains Designs Upcycled Shoes & Accessories

As many of you know I am in Haiti through my university's study abroad program. Today we visited the social enterprise of REBUILD Globally, Deux Mains Designs. The work done by Deux Mains Designs is incredible! Deux Mains Design creates shoes and accessories using locally sourced leather and recycled tires. 

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My J. Crew Fair Trade Jeans Review & Reflections

Last year J. Crew and Madewell released a line of fair trade denim. I finally got around to purchasing a pair and honestly I love them you’ll find my review below. Getting name brands like J. Crew and Madewell to choose Fair Trade Certified factories is big. Assuming these big name brands continue the using fair trade factories, this could have a a very positive impact on garment workers.

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