The following piece is a guest post by Judith Henriquez, founder of forthcoming sustainable fashion brand South Elevation—launching this fall. The brand specializes in contemporary plus-size fashion for women while being kind to the environment. Read on to hear Judith’s entrepreneurial journey to launch a sustainable fashion brand. xx Angela Four years ago, if someone…
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Is Palm Oil Bad For You? And Can It Be Sustainable?
With the surging interest in alternative oils in the last few years (hello oil pulling) there’s one that many people still don’t seem to know about. For the most part, that’s by no fault of their own. Palm oil is such a divisive additive that companies have gone as far as implementing alternative names like…
12 of The Most Beautiful Beach Kaftans on Etsy
Ever since I discovered this stunning made-to-order resortwear brand, embroidered dresses and boho beach maxis have been top of mind. Plus, I’m kind of a lazy dresser and I’m not fabulous with heat so a one-and-done outfit is really all I care to sport all summer. Many cultures throughout history have their own version of…
What The Ethical Consumer Looks for in a Sustainable Brand
It’s been a minute since we shared resources for shop owners, but as an ethical consumer and digital strategist for small businesses, it’s one of my favorite topics. Sustainable brands aren’t just competing with other conscious businesses, they’re competing with the myriad mass-produced copycat designs offered for pennies. Sigh. But I love using my experience…
Sustainable Children’s Clothing Brands That Don’t Break The Bank
Now that three (three!) of my best friends are welcoming their first babies this summer, I’m pretty much never not looking up handmade baby clothes on Etsy. Plus, over the years, I’ve come across tons of adorable sustainable children’s clothing brands, and yes, a lot of them are just as pricey as their adult counterparts….
10 CBD Brands To Know About
Last month we came out with a blog debating the sustainability of the CBD industry. And as heavily hinted/promised, this month we have a list of 10 #ecoclubapproved CBD companies that emphasize sustainability within their business models! Each brand has its own set of priorities when it comes to sustainability (and as with all things…
