Is there a true balance between beauty and sustainability? I know that we’ve all grown to look for that leaping bunny that means no animals were harmed testing the product, but what about the plastic seals, bubble wrap, and boxes and bags that just seem to pile up in our trash? How can we do…
6 Sustainable Apps to Help You Become a More Conscious Consumer
In the age of smartphones and social media, it’s easy to jump on the hype train when it comes to new trends and apps geared towards making more eco-friendly choices. But it can be hard to make the right decision—for every 1 good app, there’s 5+ copycats trying to trick users into downloading their less-than-helpful…
A Beginner’s Guide To Shopping More Sustainably
I know how alluring sites like SheIn and BooHoo can be, especially when you see influencers doing huge clothing hauls with each item priced at a fraction of what they would be in most stores. But while you may save a few bucks up front, these companies cost you more in the long run with…
*Finally* Getting Bored of Joggers? Here’s Where To Buy Sustainable Jeans
If ever there was one piece of clothing that defined an era, it has to be the denim jean. They’ve gone through so many iterations; with one look at the cut of either the waist or leg, you can usually pinpoint the the decade with ease. And while the period of ultra-skinny and distressed jeans…
How To Be More Eco Friendly in 2022
One of the many things I learned on my journey to become more eco-friendly is that there is actually this lovely term, “eco-anxiety”. Eco-anxiety is basically the overwhelming sense of existential dread one feels about issues like climate change and global warming. And not to sound defeatist but, when you know that there is a…
Is Recycling Actually Making A Difference?
We’re all familiar with the little blue bin we see in classrooms and offices—the three arrows that we’ve been taught is a symbol of reducing consumption guilt. But while we all want recycling to be this fix-all for the ever-growing list of problems that come hand in hand with a planet struggling to keep up…