Last year when we posted about our favorite places to shop small in Seattle, I meant to publish a Portland, OR version as well, but never got around to it! I actually might be just as familiar with places to shop sustainably in Portland as here in WA, because as a three hour drive it’s…
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5 Ways To Cope With Eco Anxiety
Feeling stressed, anxious or depressed about the climate crisis? You’re not alone. There have been increasing reports of people who identify as experiencing eco-anxiety. What is eco-anxiety? Eco-anxiety is a relatively new phrase that captures the experience of those who are alarmed by the climate crisis, and is often twinned with an overwhelming sense of…
How I Green My Natural Hair Routine + DIY Natural Shea Butter Hair Cream
The natural hair journey is a long (very long), beautiful process. In the beginning, it takes a lot of patience, adaptability, and trial and error. Sounds similar to the sustainable living journey, doesn’t it? Keep reading to learn more about my own sustainable natural hair care journey, including my tips for keeping the process as…
Sustainable Houseplant Supplies to Green Your Indoor Jungle
Hi! My name is Tatyana (or Tat for short). This is my first plant post, and I am excited to bring you fun plant content! I have about 60+ houseplant in my loft, and my collection continues to grow! Am I the only one who just can’t stop buying plants? It has gotten to the…
South Elevation: Why I Started My Own Sustainable Fashion Brand
The following piece is a guest post by Judith Henriquez, founder of forthcoming sustainable fashion brand South Elevation—launching this fall. The brand specializes in contemporary plus-size fashion for women while being kind to the environment. Read on to hear Judith’s entrepreneurial journey to launch a sustainable fashion brand. xx Angela Four years ago, if someone…
Is Palm Oil Bad For You? And Can It Be Sustainable?
With the surging interest in alternative oils in the last few years (hello oil pulling) there’s one that many people still don’t seem to know about. For the most part, that’s by no fault of their own. Palm oil is such a divisive additive that companies have gone as far as implementing alternative names like…
