All through November we'll share our favorite sustainable gift ideas, but what about the packages they come in? You might know by now how wasteful gift wrap can be, but rest assured: wrapping your holiday gifts in paper bags is not the only option. I've always loved to get creative with DIY gift wrap, so over the years I've learned a few great ways to elevate my holiday gifts, no matter what's inside. Make your own envelope liners with recycled paper Giving gift cards to your favorite ... Read More
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Three Fabric Innovations Making Fashion More Sustainable
Fashion has always been about innovation. The most exciting shift in years is towards sustainability. While there are plenty of fast fashion houses teetering on the edge of greenwashing, consumers themselves are demanding truly sustainable fabrics. Natural fibres, such as recycled cotton, organic hemp and organic linen will always be eco-options for a sustainable wardrobe. But there has also been a rise in synthetic fabrics that will be key to the future friendly wardrobes of the ... Read More
Where To Shop Sustainably in Portland, Oregon
Last year when we posted about our favorite places to shop small in Seattle, I meant to publish a Portland, OR version as well, but never got around to it! I actually might be just as familiar with places to shop sustainably in Portland as here in WA, because as a three hour drive it's always been one of my favorite weekend trips for shopping vintage. You know how it's more fun to shop when traveling? Anyway, the list has been growing and I need to finally post before it gets lost in next ... Read More
Bright, Bold Fall Home Decor by Fair Trade Brand Anchal Project
Who here loves to decorate for fall but wants to keep things bright and warm for dark days ahead? (Meeeeee.) Our new directory member, Fair Trade brand Anchal Project's Fall '21 collection marries cozy and colorful just in time for curling up inside. If you haven't heard of them, Anchal collaborates with female artisans in Ajmer, India to design and handcraft sustainable home decor and lifestyle products. They're also a nonprofit organization offering social impact programs such as education and ... Read More
5 Ways To Cope With Eco Anxiety
Feeling stressed, anxious or depressed about the climate crisis? You’re not alone. There have been increasing reports of people who identify as experiencing eco-anxiety. What is eco-anxiety? Eco-anxiety is a relatively new phrase that captures the experience of those who are alarmed by the climate crisis, and is often twinned with an overwhelming sense of hopelessness. It’s important to know, however, that it isn’t a recognised mental health disorder. In fact, eco-anxiety is a natural, ... Read More
9 Handmade Female Art & Decor Finds That Beautifully & Hilariously Celebrate Womanhood
I know that art has always had a subjective element to it—that’s why some contemporary pieces will have one person on their knees and another just scratching their head. And as long as art has been made, there’s always been some tortured artist-type painting naked ladies while patting themselves on the back for getting the left titty *just* right. To a degree, women have always tried to reclaim the narrative in artistic circles; drawing focus to nature landscapes or depicting scenes where the ... Read More
