If you’re reading this blog, chances are you’re starting, or are well into, your sustainability journey. You’ve probably swapped out plastic bottles for a cute stainless steel emotional-support water bottle, or invested in a 6-pack of glass straws (because, what greater symbol of sustainability than refusing a plastic straw?). But if you haven’t taken it…
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10 Ethical Chocolate Companies That Don’t Use Palm Oil
If you’ve just started omitting unsustainable palm oil from your diet in favor of palm oil free products, you might be a little concerned about getting your chocolate fix. I know I was at first. Once I got over the initial realization that Oreos were out of the question, I started turning every label in…
The Best Sustainable Gifts For Coffee Lovers
Gifting season is always bittersweet when you want to take in the warmth and excitement of the holidays, but don’t want to contribute to the rampant consumerism that has been and still is driving the destruction of our planet. Balance, amirite? While opting out of gift season altogether is the most sustainable action to take…
How Sustainable Is Refillable Skincare? A Look At The Clean Skincare Brands Leading The Way
With challenges like excess packaging, questionable chemicals, and animal testing, you might wonder whether skincare can ever actually be sustainable. But slow as its evolution may be, the beauty industry has come along way to get to a point where refillable skincare is even an option. Organizations like Environmental Working Group and EcoCert have long…
Our Favorite Quotes from David Attenborough
Naturalist, broadcaster, and conservationist David Attenborough is definitely one of my heroes. The 96 year old has dedicated an entire lifetime to studying the planet, its history, diversity, and threats. There is a reason he is so well-known and celebrated by now. Of course, I’m inspired by anyone who has followed their passions and curiosity…
How To Celebrate Earth Day Like Communities Around The World
If you didn’t know, Earth Day is on April 22nd! And if you grew up in the US, you probably have this very picturesque image of planting trees, or picking up trash on the beach together, when you think about how to celebrate. It’s a cute idea (that requires a certain degree of extroversion), but…
