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Looking for socially responsible brands to shop? I’ve got you covered! There are so many brand making a positive impact through ethical craftsmanship, sustainable initiatives, and giving back! Taking part in a socially responsible lifestyle can be as easy as supporting socially responsible brands! Here are 100+ socially responsible brands to LOVE! This list has socially responsible clothing brands, accessories, home goods, wines, and more!
Labor Day weekend is known for sales that celebrate the back to school rush. If you choose to celebrate Labor Day by shopping, please shop responsibly! To make this easier we’ve made a list of the best Labor Day weekend sales from ethical & sustainable brands!
Call me uncool, but I hate trends. From the pressure to buy more to the urge to keep up, being trendy is not for me.
This guide helps conscious consumers learn what to look for what shopping for new pieces and features some eco-friendly jewelry brands leading the way with their accessories complimenting the rise of sustainable fashion. I’ve even included some of my favorite jewelry brands and which pieces I own!
I’ve been researching brands, reviewing products, and participating in conscious consumerism for over a decade! Here are all the eco products I’ve reviewed.
This organic food guide will explore what olive oil is, how it's made, different types of olive oil, and some of the best olive oil brands including a few that I've tried and love!
Stay cool & stylish this summer in an organic cotton sundress! Organic cotton is better for the environment, for your skin, and great for keeping cool in the heat. This list features affordable ethical clothing brands that focus on sustainable materials while being budget friendly. These sustainable brands are sure to add a pop of color to your closet.
Summer style is here and we’re ready to accessorize those comfy sundresses and basic tees! Celebrate ethical fashion and warmer weather with these sustainably made accessories including eco-friendly sunglasses, sustainable bags for the beach, fair trade necklaces for flair, and more. Support these small businesses and your socially responsible values while looking great this summer.
I’m excited to share my review this knife set including what I did and what I did not love about these knives.
When shopping for seafood in the grocery store or online, you may have come across the terms wild-caught and farm-raised. These terms have caused debate about which is healthier, more sustainable, and the most eco-friendly.
As with many such debates, the answers for the best choice are not clear-cut. Both options have their pros and cons and we need to understand the nuances of both and strike a balance between them in our diets.
Let's explore some eco-friendly materials to look for in kid's clothing and meet some ethical children's clothing brands using sustainable materials.
Stay styling this summer with the perfect pair of eco-friendly sunglasses. This guide features six socially responsible brands crafting sunglasses with sustainable materials.
We’ve put together this guide that details everything we know about sunscreen and its effects on the environment, as well as some tips to help you stay safe in the sun – the eco-friendly way.
Underwear is something you don’t want to mess around with. It’s important to wear clean materials around sensitive parts. Let’s explore the importance of these natural fibers and some of the best organic cotton underwear brands.
With the weather getting nicer we’re all ready to get outside! Depending on where you live, bugs can be a real bummer. I know from growing up in Texas mosquito bites are no fun and that’s why it’s so important to find a good bug spray that actually works. As consumers we rarely stop to think what’s in these sprays that bugs don’t like? Is bug spray safe for humans and for the environment? Let’s explore DEET based bug sprays and natural bug spray alternatives.
Looking for a meaningful Father’s Day gift? Check out these ethical and sustainable gift ideas for dad! All of these ethical brands are encouraging consumers to share a story and care about the greater good! Dad is sure to love these goods!
It’s always hard to know where to start when looking for eco-friendly non-toxic cookware, which is why I’ve put together a list of seven brands using safer materials, more conscious options for a nonstick surface, and a great option for cooks everywhere.
Sometimes it's a struggle when you're trying to be a conscious consumer and your friends aren't on board. When my friends go to the mall, I love tagging along for the social experience, but often times it leaves me feeling sad that there is SO much fast fashion. Sometimes it makes me feel that no matter how hard I work to inform people, it's not gonna change. So I thought of a few fun ways to get your friends excited about sustainable fashion, get the conscious conversation started, and socialize with your crew.
Let’s explore the concept of sustainable clothing, discuss the drawbacks of regular men's clothing, highlight eco-friendly materials to look for, and meet some of the best sustainable clothing brands for men.
If you’re looking for somewhere that blends luxury and nature, Headlands Lodge could be the perfect place.
With the warmer weather shorts are in season again! Finding sustainable shorts that are ethically made can be a challenge! Our ethical style guide is here to help! Let’s explore some great eco-friendly materials to look for, some sustainable brands, and a few short recommendations that I’ve been loving this summer. We’re chatting exercise shorts, denim shorts, style forward shorts, and more!
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.
By using your purchase power to support Black owned businesses, you’re investing in Black communities.
In 2017 Brismar defined circular fashion as clothes, shoes or accessories that are designed, sourced, produced and provided with the intention to be used and circulate responsibly and effectively in society for as long as possible in their most valuable form, and hereafter return safely to the biosphere when no longer of human use.
Outer is a high-quality outdoor furniture company that focuses on eco-friendly materials, circular design, and encouraging conscious consumers to fall in love with their outdoor living space.
When purchasing meat, consumers traditionally consider the quality, cut, and price. As we become increasingly concerned about the impact meat has on our health, the planet, and the animal it came from, we’re becoming willing to fork out more for organic, responsible cuts and also finding new ways to shop, with 57% of meat purchasers buying meat online since the beginning of the pandemic. This has caused a rise in organic meat delivery services.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! If you’re planning to shop the sales, please shop socially responsible brands! Sales like these are a great opportunity to kick start your conscious closet with more affordable ethical clothing, home goods, and accessories! Check out these ethical brands having sales and support their conscious values. I’ve listed discount codes and all.
These graduation gifts support small businesses and socially responsible values! Give your grad a meaningful & ethical gift that shares a story! This gift guide features a range of price options including graduation gifts under $100.
I'm sharing my experience shopping for sustainable wedding bands with my husband. We visited the MiaDonna showroom in Portland and are sharing our review.
Discover why supporting your local coffee shop benefits your community, local economy, and coffee experience.