If there’s one question that defines our generation, it has to be this: how do we align our lives with our work, so that we’re doing work that represents our desired lifestyles and values, while supporting ourselves and our families? Natalie of Natalie Hands Studio is one business owner doing just that. I’ve seen a few freelancers who have branded themselves in a way similar to what I do in my business—targeting small brands and organizations that are committed to environmental and social ... Read More
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Eco Friendly Dental Floss Should Be Your Next Zero Waste Purchase
If you haven't asked your friends on social media about their own favorite sustainable brands, put it on your to-do for after you read and pin this post. That's how I found out about natural and organic oral care brand Terra & Co, which is run by two sisters on a mission to create natural, non-toxic and cruelty-free products such as biodegradable floss. Their story is impressive—from their beginnings amidst war in Bosnia to managing beauty startups in LA to building a company while living on ... Read More
8 Simple, Beautiful Zero Waste Starter Kits for the Absolute Beginner
I'd definitely consider myself a low-waste advocate—I’ve long boycotted many things single use—but even going mostly zero waste is a whole new level of commitment I can't say I've yet mastered. That's the thing, you may read an article, hear a story, or see a film that inspires you to jump on the zero waste train, but I think most of us really just do what we can, learn a little more, then do a little more, and so on. Not to mention, what you can feasibly do is largely determined by your ... Read More
10 Everyday Companies Making it Easier to Reduce Waste
Has anyone else ever stood in their home, three different plastic wrappers deep into something they just bought, baffled by how wasteful it all seems? Like, I get that individual packaging for convenience is a “thing,” but all that single-use plastic is creating 350 million metric tons (!) of waste annually. We have to find ways to reduce waste. (And I know the “zero-waste jar” was a cutesy way to visualize your trash as you reduce single-use consumption, but the trend is kind of dead—and ... Read More
The Ultimate 2024 Guide To Sustainable Gifts They’ll Actually Love
Popping in to share this huge 2024 gift guide I've been working on all month. Rather than publish a ton of holiday gift guides, I figured I'd compile it all into one giant resource for those of you intending to shop small and sustainably this gifting season - both for your loved ones who are eco friendly, and those who are not so eco friendly. Everyone can find something to love here! I know that not everyone can opt for the ethically made gift or sustainable alternative in every situation (I ... Read More
Back to Basics: 10 Natural, Women Owned, Palm-Oil Free Bar Soap Brands
When I originally set out to write a post on biodegradable soap, I didn't intend on palm oil being the subject. Honestly, I just love a good, effective natural skincare product all wrapped in some pretty, sustainable packaging. That's it. It's a light, afternoon kind of blog read, and palm oil is, well, not. Unfortunately, just like when I first started boycotting pantry ingredients and other foods containing palm oil, the more soap brands I came across, the more palm oil I found. This time ... Read More
