Fast fashion is finally beginning to going out of style! Enter a new era of sustainable fashion that doesn’t sacrifice environmental and social integrity for the sake of dressing well. This running list of sustainable fashion brands (organized by category) is intended to help you find alternatives and new favorites that fit your personal style …
Did you know that you can prevent pollution, conserve natural resources, and even mitigate the negative impacts of climate change simply by purchasing vintage and secondhand clothing instead of new? The environmental footprint of new clothes is major: The fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and is expected to grow to …
Reducing your grocery waste isn’t always easy. In fact, there are some hidden problems with zero-waste shopping that make sustainable and ethical living more or less accessible for different people. However, these low- and zero-waste grocery delivery stores are aiming to change that. If you’re a crazy busy, on a budget, and sustainability-minded, these low- …
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I support and participate in parts of the zero-waste movement. However… Upfront, I want to say that I fully support and take part in some aspects of the zero-waste movement! Being more mindful of my purchasing decisions (especially as it relates to packaging) has helped me reduce the trash I produce and, in many instances, …
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Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Should you decide to purchase any items through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I’m not a fan of the term “clean” beauty. The word “clean” isn’t regulated by the FDA and the beauty industry is a bit of a …
Thrifting high-quality and sometimes designer clothing is quickly becoming a new favorite pastime for me. I will regularly keep track of new items from my favorite brands and scour online thrift stores to find the same or often an even better item! Don’t get me wrong, I still make purchases here and there from my …
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Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Should you decide to purchase any items through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This list of must-read books on environmental racism, climate change, and sustainability is a compilation of both my favorites and the ones on my current reading …
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As a white woman in the sustainability space, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to be actively anti-racist and encourage other non-black and non-POC folks to do the same — in everyday life, professional settings, and in the world of sustainability in general. One of the simplest ways to get started is to actively …
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Sustainability and social justice are inextricably linked to one another. We cannot build a sustainable future and mitigate the consequences of climate change without addressing the racial injustices that exist in our current systems. With the recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless other innocent black civilians, it is critical …
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Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Should you decide to purchase any items through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. With summer just around the corner, everyone is gearing up for outdoor adventures and stocking up on their favorite sunscreens! Not to mention, more and more …
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