As the most commonly produced vegetable oil, it is incredibly difficult to avoid palm oil. We’ve shared a bit about whether we think palm oil can be sustainable or not (and thankfully more resources have emerged since then, which we’ll include in a post soon), but our verdict still stands: in most cases, no. Like basically…
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Bringing Nature Indoors: The Best Books for Plant Lovers
Anyone who tells you houseplants are easy has a natural knack for it, I swear. I do not, but after about five years of trial and error, I’ve managed to get a few varieties to survive (and sometimes thrive!) in my home. I love nature, so bringing greenery indoors is a big mood booster for…
6 Powerhouse Mushrooms to Add to Your Diet
I don’t know why, but talking about mushrooms always makes me giggle. Maybe it’s because when you mention mushrooms people seem to imagine hippies, and tie-dye, and lots of fringe. They think that you’re going to tell them a story about transcending the universe or limping through a bad trip. But with the rise in…
These Colorful Etsy Rugs Will Transform Your Home into an Abstract Dreamscape
It’s definitely no secret that one of my favorite ways to decorate is with creative handmade rugs. I’ve shared my favorite ethically made rugs, wrote a guide on where to find fair trade rugs, interviewed sustainable brands about their rug making process, and umm, lots more. I’ve gone through phases with the types of rugs…
Your Guide To Vegan Leather… That’s Actually Sustainable
Why is it that when a tall, dark, and handsome stranger is introduced in a romance novel they’re always described as smelling like leather? Sure, society’s taught us to associate the animal-byproduct with luxury and masculinity, but even if you know it’s not all that, you might wonder if leather alternatives are actually sustainable. Truth…
5 Vegetarian Food Brands That Focus on Sustainability
Does anyone else remember the absolute hullabaloo that accompanied the launch of the Impossible burger? (While I love that a convincing vegetarian-friendly alternative was created, the whole fake blood thing weirded me out.) Its introduction ushered us into a whole new chapter of consumerism around vegan and vegetarian food brands; suddenly, fast food chains like…
