If you’re reading this blog chances are you’re starting, or are well into, your sustainable lifestyle journey. You’ve probably swapped out plastic bottles for a cute stainless steel emotional-support water bottle, or invested in a 6-pack of reusable straws (because, save the sea turtles!). But if the shine of going green has started to fade, let me help you stay motivated by introducing you to Plastic Free July. What is Plastic Free July? Plastic Free July is a charity dedicated to ... Read More
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6 Safety Razors Doing Better For The Planet & Your Skin
As a product of the ’90s, my teenage years involved specifically seeking out the smallest, lightest, and least-bladed razors to help me achieve ‘peak femininity’ (and I have the scars to prove it). So when I laid eyes on my first safety razor, the environmentalist in me rejoiced, but the ’90s kid in me was taken aback. It was large, bulky, and heavy, but most importantly, it required *gulp* effort. But after some, okay a lot, of research into safety razors vs. cartridge razors, I quickly ... Read More
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 one that may not represent more current sentiments around sustainability, eco-friendly action, and attainable goals... So if you’ve been trying to come up with a new way to celebrate Earth Day, why not ... Read More
5 Recent Stories with Good News For The Environment
I get it. When every news channel is talking about the bad news du jour it’s hard to really believe in a better tomorrow. The hard truth is that there will always be bad news one channel flip or scroll away. But that doesn’t mean that should be all you focus on in your life. As we collectively make bad environmental decisions over and over again (hello single use plastic!), scientists, environmental advocates, and everyday people just like us are out there making the change they want to see in ... Read More
Seattle Artist Lauren Wilcox on Weaving Sustainability Into Her Work
In this community, we talk a lot about how the ethical fashion designers we support are working toward more sustainable business practices, such as sourcing deadstock material, utilizing scraps, and minimizing waste, but it's not as often we hear from artists working in other forms. There are many approaches to weaving sustainability into an art practice, each with their own challenges. For local artist and designer Lauren Wilcox, reuse is a major part of the process. Below, she shares recent ... Read More
Where To Find Positive News About The Environment
In a time filled with eco anxiety (along with, like, regular anxiety), we have to make sure we're taking in good news alongside the bad. Hope is what keeps us moving toward change, and we lose hope when all we do is read about how the world is literally ending while we scroll. A few deep breaths and a couple positive news stories can change your whole perspective. Find our favorite online communities that report on good news, and be sure to follow them as a reminder that now matter how bleak ... Read More
