Now that we've covered what they are (read our last post, if you haven't!), let's look at how to use the three pillars of sustainability to check a company’s ethics. Unfortunately, sustainable goods have a reputation as premium goods, the very antithesis of what they should be—accessible, everyday, and for everyone. But the more businesses that adopt the three pillars of sustainability into their practice, the easier it becomes for consumers to shop ethically. Until then, weighing up which ... Read More
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What You Should Know About The Three Pillars of Sustainability
We're in an era where businesses have begun to acknowledge their responsibilities beyond profit margins. Welcome to the three pillars of sustainability, the mainstay of every good business these days. Otherwise known as the 'triple bottom line,' the three pillars of sustainability are commonly identified by the three Ps: Profit, People, Planet. Sustainability is, after all, about more than the environment. For decades, profit has been the beacon of all businesses, with decisions often made ... Read More
6 Easy Eco-Friendly Kitchen Swaps You Didn’t Know You Needed
In the age of absurd commercials (thanks in large part to the infamous Squatty Potty) I fell in love with an eco-friendly alternative with an equally ridiculous ad—the FinalStraw. I mean obviously, the perks of a reusable, earth-friendly straw and other easy eco-friendly swaps were not lost on me, but damn, if that marketing didn’t completely suck me in hook, line, and sinker. (Pun *absolutely* intended.) So in celebration of my introduction to the ever-growing eco-friendly alternative ... Read More
10 Ethical Chocolate Companies That Don’t Use Palm Oil
If you've just started omitting unsustainable palm oil from your diet, 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 chocolate aisle to see what I'd rather support instead. Long, long time later, I have no problem avoiding palm oil in the candy aisle, and eat a whole lot less junk because of it. (While each ethical chocolate company has a ... Read More
Zero Waste Shopping: Where To Buy Zero Waste Online
Do your new years goals involve reducing waste? (Perhaps you received a sustainable gift that inspired a new path.) While a pandemic is not an ideal time for *anything* there actually are some benefits to adopting zero waste habits in the midst of this chaos—such as more time at home and and a fresh perspective on what really brings meaning to your space. Whatever it is, you're ready to dive in, and we're here to show you where to buy plastic free products online, because thankfully there are ... Read More
7 Ways To Shop More Sustainably Online
It’s encouraging to see more online sites and marketplaces than ever designed to inspire conscious consumers to shop more sustainably and ethically. Having an online shop also allows people to start businesses without the major investments of brick-and-mortar shops, so it’s getting easier to shop small. Of course, serious byproducts of making online purchases include the extreme carbon cost of all that shipping/delivering, the waste involved those billions of packages, or the fact that up to 40% ... Read More
