Mindfulness is about being aware. And when it comes to thrift shopping, I think it’s all about getting rid of the “if it doesn’t work, I’ll just re-donate or sell it!” mindset. It’s been proven that many chain thrift stores, like Goodwill, are not lacking in donations. They’ve basically become the landfill that makes you…
5 Wins for the Environment This Month
Happy May, all! In the last month, a lot of us have been adopting several small, positive habits to reduce our impact in our communities and at home. Our own contributors are also doing everything from building a tiny home (it’s not a contest, but yeah, she wins) to creating a conscious closet. Now, it’s…
What it Means to be a Creative Designer with a Zero Waste Lifestyle
If there’s one question that defines our generation, it has to be this: how do we align our lives with our work, so that we’re doing work that represents our desired lifestyles and values, while supporting ourselves and our families? Natalie of Natalie Hands Studio is one business owner doing just that. I’ve seen a…
The Only Market Bag You’ll Ever Need Is Also The Most Sustainable Option
Who else is in the “bigger is better” camp when it comes to market bags? I prefer to carry all the things, at all times. Especially in the summer, when I’m quite literally going from a coffee shop work session to the gym to the park and topping it all off, a long walk home….
A Sustainable Fashion Brand That Embraces Bold Color & Design
We’re excited to list new sustainable fashion brand, Left Edit, as part of our eco club directory. Their bold prints, unique colorways, and structured silhouettes are a direct answer to the question, can sustainable fashion be expressive and aspirational?, offering the more creative conscious consumer a fashion-forward option. To help you get to know them,…
10 Easy Peasy Ways to Reduce Your Impact
In honor of Earth Day, we’ve compiled some of our favorite easy ways to reduce your impact. Hopefully with all of the Earth Day posts, National Parks Week, and Fashion Revolution going on, you’ll feel just as inspired as us to make a difference. We all have to start somewhere and there is no shame…
