If you've come across this post while searching for sustainable alternatives to Anthropologie home, you probably already know why they are a problematic company (as well as Urban Outfitters, which owns Anthro, Free People, BHLDN, and Terrain. Ugh.). From their "not good enough" rating on Goodonyou to claims of racial profiling in stores (and racism in the workplace) to lack of transparency in production and their CEO's disconcerting political donations, to finally straight up ripping off ... Read More
12 Sustainable Wrap Jumpsuits for Frolicking in This Summer
Hope you like linen. When jumpsuits first came back into fashion a few years ago, I was unabashedly not on board. For one, I am very short. Two, I have to pee all the time. It just seemed complicated. But I've since grown a little less apprehensive, especially after seeing how versatile they can be, and that most of the ones I really covet are wrap jumpsuits made of sustainable fabrics like linen and Tencel. I just won't hydrate those days. (Kidding.) It's no surprise that when searching for ... Read More
12 Handmade Raffia Shoes I’m Obsessing Over Right Now
Summer is upon us—the atmospheric river that wiped out power across Seattle early this week is just about dried up, anyway—and my feet are ready for something more warm weather friendly. I wear sneakers 99% of the time, as I walk just about everywhere I go, so I don't have many options (except my approximately eight year old flip-flops that are best suited for lounging beside me on the beach). Enter, Etsy! Etsy always has unique finds, whether it's beach kaftans or sun hats, but they make it ... Read More
Where To Buy Recycled Outdoor Rugs
Welp, it's the first 78 degree day of the year in Seattle and I'm clearing my balcony of all the debris (and spider webs) that gathered over the last 7 months of underuse. Balcony season is here! We've shared many a sustainable rug guide here on eco club, from where to buy ethically made rugs to these beautiful Etsy rugs, but this is our first time looking specifically at the outdoor variety. Recycled outdoor rugs are actually much easier to come by than their indoor-only counterparts, mostly ... Read More
Sustainable Dresses for the Conscious Maximalist
Have I mentioned how happy I am that spring has finally hit Seattle? Any time the sun comes out, I'm out the door. One perk of working from home is that I can sit by the window and wait for any break in the rain so I can run outside and make the most of two or five or ten minutes when it's dry or sunny. I'll take what I can get! So you won't be surprised to know I've been virtual window-shopping for all of the pretty spring dresses, and as a conscious maximalist I want them to be bold colors, ... Read More
Back to Basics: 10 Natural, Women Owned, Palm-Oil Free Bar Soap Brands
When I originally set out to write a post on biodegradable soap, I didn't intend on palm oil being the subject. Honestly, I just love a good, effective natural skincare product all wrapped in some pretty, sustainable packaging. That's it. It's a light, afternoon kind of blog read, and palm oil is, well, not. Unfortunately, just like when I first started boycotting pantry ingredients and other foods containing palm oil, the more soap brands I came across, the more palm oil I found. This time ... Read More
