Let’s explore the sustainability of fast furniture, learn what to look for when shopping for patio furniture, and meet some sustainable outdoor furniture companies.
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This guide will explore the health and environmental impacts of paint, while providing consumers with a list of non-toxic paint companies.
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Just like fast fashion, the reality of mass-produced furniture has serious environmental, moral and health consequences that are hard to overlook. Let’s look at some issues with fast furniture and meet some eco-friendly furniture brands that value ethics and sustainability.
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If you're a candle lover, you probably have a ton of empty candle jars lying around your house. In this guide, we will show you how to repurpose those old candle jars and up-cycle them into something new and useful!
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Upcycling is a useful and creative way to reduce your waste by converting it into something better. It has become a massive trend and is seen as a great way to lead a sustainable lifestyle.
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Searching for ethical holiday decor for Christmas time? You can be festive and support fair trade practices by purchasing holiday decor made with love. Check out these affordable ethical Christmas decorations all under $75!
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Fast furniture is the overproduction of cheap furniture that is not crafted to last. While fast furniture presents many budget friendly options, it's not the best for the environment and will probably have to be replaced quicker than if you spent the extra money on quality furniture.
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The past few holiday seasons I’ve typically been living in a dorm or smaller apartment, so I haven’t had too many Christmas decorations. This morning I spent a few hours browsing the internet to figure out how to decorate ethically and sustainably. I wanted to invest in quality Christmas decorations that would last us years. Here are a few places I found that might be of interest to you if you’re looking to spruce up your tree with a touch of ethical and sustainable goodness.
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Let’s explore the sustainability of mattresses, organic and natural mattress brands, and what to look for when shopping for an ethically made mattress.
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While you’re thinking about sleeping positions and pillow loft, you’ll also want to keep in mind the materials the pillow is made of, because what you choose can have benefits for your health and the environment.
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When shopping for a doormat it’s important to make an eco-friendly choice. This guide will explore what sustainable materials to look for and introduce you to some amazing eco-friendly doormat brands.
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When we're setting the table we don't always stop to think what our plates, napkins, and cups are made of. This guide explores the sustainability of dinnerware, eco-friendly materials to look for when picking out your next table setting, and a few ethical dinnerware brands to get you started.
Read MoreThe recent shift to sustainable living has encouraged parents to consider searching for a safe mattress made with natural materials. Parents are becoming more aware of the synthetic materials and searching for non-toxic environmentally friendly alternatives to standard crib mattresses. Finding the right toddler or crib mattress can be a challenge. This guide explores harsh chemicals to look out for when mattress shopping, high quality green mattress options for babies and toddlers, and tips for shopping for your kid safe bed.
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This guide will be talking about what to look for when shopping for eco-friendly throw blankets and featuring a few brands that I recommend for shopping sustainable throw blankets.
Read MoreLike crib mattresses, the actual crib has the potential to be toxic. Cribs can release what are known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs): chemicals emitted as gases into the air. These are particularly harmful indoors, especially for babies. This can be exacerbated by direct contact with the crib, such as your baby chewing on the rails.
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Boll & Branch is a sustainable home linen brand featuring fair trade organic cotton sheets, towels, mattresses, & more. This eco-friendly brand is encouraging consumers to choose home goods made with love and care.
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As most of you know this guide to purchasing ethical & sustainable furniture is long over due! I kept waiting until our apartment was “put together” but honestly moving is an expensive process and our place probably won’t be fully put together for a while because we’re spacing out our purchases and choosing responsibly. BUT we do have most of our furniture in! And hunting for ethical, eco-friendly, & fair trade furniture was tricky! But here are a few socially responsible furniture brands I found while shopping. I’ve put together a apartment tour video highlighting the fair trade and sustainable furniture we ended up purchasing.
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While every household has towels, it’s not something the average consumer thinks much about. However, maybe it’s time to change that as cotton has been reffered to as the “World’s dirtiest crop”, due to high amounts of pesticides, fertilizers, and water when grown conventionally. Since cotton is in such high demand all over the world, promoting a cleaner alternative that is sustainably grown, processed, and manufactured is incredibly important.
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This guide will explore the benefits of organic cotton with a baby's sensitive skin, the environmental impact of cotton, and introduce you to a few sustainable bedding brands to help you find the perfect crib sheets for your nursery.
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If you've ever given your home a refresh, you know part of the challenge is knowing what to do with the old furniture! Or maybe you have inherited some household furniture from a relative...and it's not really your style? In this blog post, we'll share some tips on how to sustainably get rid of old unwanted furniture.
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