If you love to support your local Girl Scouts, you may be disappointed to learn that they use palm oil (from unsustainable sources) in their cookies. I learned this during my first January boycotting this pervasive ingredient several years ago (RIP processed cookie addiction), but last week I finally heard the full, unsettling story, thanks…
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DIY Natural Avocado Dye with Zuahaza
Our friend Tatiana of ethical home decor brand Zuahaza is here today with a DIY natural avocado dye tutorial that is so thorough and easy to follow even novice dyers will be able to pull it off! If you aren’t familiar with Tatiana’s work, be sure to check out their studio tour and behind the…
25 Sustainable Gift Ideas for Zero Waste Enthusiasts
Hope you are enjoying our sustainable gift ideas this holiday season so far! Don’t forget to read our self care gift guide and our ideas for sustainable home gifts! Today’s guide is full of zero waste gift ideas, whether for the seasoned zero waster or newbie. Doesn’t a zero waste stocking seem like a ton…
25 Sustainable Self Care Gift Ideas For Your Stressed Out Pals
Hi, friends! We’ve been working on a collection of gift guides for the holidays which we’re SUPER excited about because it means we get to give a shout out to all of the sustainable brands we’ve seen over the year! We save so, so many independent designers on Instagram and even though we can’t connect…
This Won’t Change After The Election
How are you feeling, friends? With less than a week out until election day, we wanted to check in. Here in Seattle, we’ve got our ballots in (and can track them!)… now we wait. I’ve been thinking about how BIG everything that is happening in the US right now (and around the world too) is,…
The West Coast Is On Fire. Here’s How To Help
Our beautiful west coast states of Washington, Oregon, and California are on fire. Climate change driven wildfire season hits us harder each year. I’ve long been anxious about these worsening summers. But I never imagined having to stay inside my Seattle apartment to avoid toxic air (and ours is not nearly as bad as our…
