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 to a Girl Scout from Tennessee and an AP investigation. If you have heard about even one of the destructive consequences of the unethical global palm oil ... Read More
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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 scenes of their latest collection of textiles, inspired by Colombian fruits. Now for her tutorial, below... As a brand dedicated to revitalize the craft of weaving and naturally dyeing, we are invested in ... Read More
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 of fun to fill? Just sayin. The Etsy shop inOILS, out of Portland, OR, offers zero waste bars of soap in small and travel sizes, and you can even just order the "shreds" (which are ... Read More
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 with every single one on a personal level, we're always looking for ways to share their work. Ever since my first sustainable living blog back in 2014 (and actually, way before that when I used to ... Read More
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, so many of us waiting on so many outcomes and decisions. But let's set that aside for the moment, and think of what will not change come election day, or the day after, or when the clock strikes midnight on ... Read More
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 friends in other parts of the state, Oregon, and California, comparatively). I'm beyond words at this point, so I'll leave the rest of the talking to the groups and organizations ... Read More
