Posts in College Living
12 Eco-friendly Backpack Brands Using Sustainable Materials

If you are living a sustainable lifestyle, or you are wanting to start, an eco-friendly backpack is a great purchase for this. In today’s post you’ll learn more about why to choose an ethical backpack, the benefits, and a few brands to look at. By the end of the post you’ll have all you need to make an informed decision when purchasing your eco-friendly backpack.

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8 Tips for Sustainably Styling a College Apartment & Dorm on a Budget

Back to that college life and living on campus or in an apartment near by? Or just graduated and starting that first adult job? You can totally decorate sustainably and on a budget. I started this blog back when I was a sophomore in college. I know what it’s like to be on a budget and trying to find ethical & sustainable home decor. Here are a few tips to help!

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8 Ethical Clothing Brands College Students Will Love & Can Actually Afford

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.

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17 Easy Sustainable Swaps to Save Money

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.

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