This guide will feature a few lessons on sustainable agriculture with organic farming practices and introduce you to some of the best companies making and growing organic products.
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This guide features a list of eco-friendly bouquet companies to order from, explores the ethics of the flower industry, and provides tips for picking out eco-friendly flowers.
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Ethical clothing can be tricky to find, but don’t worry! This is the ultimate guide to discover fair trade fashion, sustainable style, and socially responsible brands to make your wardrobe more meaningful. With the price guide conscious consumers will easily be able to identify affordable ethical clothing brands and high end brands. Use this brand list to easily shop your values, purchase high quality clothes, and be part of the fashion revolution. If you’re kick starting your conscious closet you can discover more brands & resources through our Quick Lists & Guides.
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We all know the common style compliment response…..“ Thanks, I got it for $10” or whatever great deal the consumer feels they received. But quite frankly this is not something to be bragging about……low price isn’t always a good thing. It’s usually a sign of fast fashion which involves slavery, disrespect, and suffering. It indicates how we, as consumers, want immediate satisfaction in buying a lot for a little and view garments as disposable. And it probably indicates a low quality product that won’t last very long. I’m not saying this is always the case in a cheap find, but a lot of times it is. It’s time to rethink how we respond and focus less on bragging about the price because as Lucy Siegle says “Fast fashion isn’t free. Someone somewhere is paying.”
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While k-cups can be wasteful, there are ways to choose BETTER k-cups such as choosing organic coffee or single serve cups made with eco-friendly materials.
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When you’re cooking up a delicious meal, you’re not really thinking about what your bakeware is made of, never mind if it’s healthy. Yet the reality is that this is something we should all be thinking about. Just like a lot of items commonly found in the home, many bakeware brands aren’t good for our health. Along with health effects, these items and the materials used to craft bakeware can also have an environmental impact! This guide will help you discover some non-toxic bakeware brands and what materials are best.
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Let's explore the safety and sustainability of pesticides along with look at some natural and organic pesticides.
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The mattress industry has been known to use some harsh materials which have a negative impact on our health and the environment. Luckily, Nolah is leading the way to a more sustainable mattress industry with their Natural mattress giving consumers a more eco-conscious option. I was so excited to receive a gifted Nolah Natural 11” mattress and wanted to share my thoughts with you.
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Let’s explore some of the ingredients to be wary of in hairspray and meet some brands using organic ingredients to craft high quality hair spray.
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Flood Clothing creates unique, one of a kind sustainable clothing made from 100% recycled materials. The crafting of each garment prevents textiles from ending up in the landfills. Flood Clothing is ethically made in the USA, specifically, the zero waste clothing is designed and hand sewn in Portland, Oregon.
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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.
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If you're looking to be more eco-friendly in your home, one simple way is to change your thermostat settings. In this blog post, we'll go over some of the best settings to help save energy (and money)!
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This guide features non-toxic, sustainable, and give back candle brands that use socially responsible materials to handcraft candles in the USA. Scented candles can be a wonderful way to relax, but it’s important to make sure your candles are made with natural non-toxic materials.
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As the weather warms up for spring we can pull out our new dresses! While the most sustainable practice is to rewear the dresses in your closet, if you choose to purchase a new dress this spring these eco-friendly and ethical brands have some great options. Discover organic cotton, linen, and dresses made from reclaimed fabrics.
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Let’s explore exactly what organic cold brew coffee is, why you should try it, and five of the best organic cold brew companies to try.
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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.
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Periods are not something freely talked about, but with the knowledge that conventional period products are impacting our planet and may pose a risk to our health, it’s even more important that we discuss it openly. Chemicals in personal care products have become a growing concern, and this includes those found in tampons. Typically made of cotton, rayon, or a blend of the two, the way these materials are manufactured exposes our bodies and the planet to harmful processes and products. Unfortunately, what's in our tampons is not something that is taught in women's health education, so let's discuss organic period products and conventional period products.
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In this blog post, we've gathered a list of powerful quotes about slowing down that will inspire you to take a break and embrace the present moment.
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