Woe to every person who finds out how utterly unsustainable almond farming (and in turn, almond milk) is. Sometimes it feels like even when you try to do something good for the environment—like switching to dairy alternatives—capitalism says “no, no, no” and wags a smug finger in your face. And while I hate to rain on anyone’s parade, today we’re going to focus our lens on a hot-button topic—the CBD industry. Now, I’m not saying that the cultivation of CBD products is inherently bad but, as ... Read More
Green Living
What To Consider Before Going Vegan
With going vegan said to reduce our carbon footprint by up to 73%, it’s no wonder that it’s heralded as the single biggest change an individual can make to fight climate change. Historically, veganism means that all animal-based products are removed from your consumption because animals are not commodities. In recent years, a vegan lifestyle has become the cornerstone for environmentally conscious consumers, leading to various labels depending on an individual’s reason to become vegan, such as ... Read More
Is Acetate Eco Friendly?
Editor's note: With the rise in companies advertising eco friendly sunglasses and hair accessories made of acetate, all of us here have been wondering: is acetate actually a sustainable material? Accessories made of acetate come in beautiful, complex colorways and patterns, often with a chic marbled look. But as we know with virgin plastic, just because it's recyclable doesn't mean it's eco friendly! In this article, our contributor Katie Ford-Thomas digs deeper into this interesting material! ... Read More
16 Powerful Herbs To Try In Your Next DIY Tea Blend
It’s time to spill the tea sis—literally. If you’re anything like me, Tiktok has opened a whole new realm of self-care and holistic practices you would never have thought of in a million years… including making your own tea from scratch with a DIY tea blend. I know Teavana stores (RIP) originally cornered that market so, for someone who’s used to buying the idiot-proof boxes of Sleepy Time tea from my local grocery store, the idea of mixing my own blends never really crossed my mind. But no ... Read More
DIY Onion Skin Dye – Natural Dye Tutorial for Cotton & Silk
If you tuned into our IG Live with Tatiana of Zuahaza for Earth Month, you may know that we're getting very into natural dyes over here! Learning about Zuahaza's process of dyeing with organic cotton opened our eyes to the many ways you can go about dyeing your own fabrics naturally. I've had natural dye on my DIY bucket list for years, and the DIY avocado dye Tatiana shared a while back got me even more excited to give this a go. For this project, she shared her recipe for DIY onion skin dye, ... Read More
Your Guide to Small Batch and Sustainable Shopping in LA
Behind all the glitz and glam of Hollywood on-screen, is a more eco-conscious reality—the one where avocado toast and locally sourced bee pollen are totally a thing (I don’t get it either). I know Portland has technically cornered the market on “weird,” but I thoroughly believe you’d be hard-pressed to find a cultural scene more eclectic than shopping in LA. As fast-paced and transient as life in the big city may be, many Angelenos have made a collective effort to cultivate a lasting green ... Read More
