Remember those fun Furoshiki style wrapped gifts we shared last month? The fabric used was actually artisan made, hand-dyed napkins from eco club member and ethical brand TerraKlay, based out of Chicago. I love that the napkins can be both the gift itself, and the package--they're that pretty. Of course, I wanted to show them off in their intended state, as reusable napkins, to adorn a colorful holiday table. They offers sets of Geetha Shibori Dyed Cotton Napkin in six colors, four of which we ... Read More
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Ethical Alternatives to Urban Outfitters Fashion & Home
Looking for ethical alternatives to Urban Outfitters? This mega guide is all you need! It's got 18 brands (and counting) that provide sustainable alternatives to the UO empire. And I must say, it's good. Like we said when we posted about sustainable alternatives to Anthropologie, we didn't just want this to be a clickbait article full of generally sustainable companies that don't actually look anything like the goodies you'd buy at Urban. I was expecting a challenge, but you know what? This ... Read More
11 Most Affordable Ethical Clothing Brands
I've wanted to share my favorite affordable ethical clothing brands for such a long time now, but I didn't want them all to be minimalist companies lacking in color and variety. Because I know that's not the only affordable and sustainable fashion out there! Here we've rounded up brands that offer most basics for under $100 and most clothing in general for under $200. This is about as affordable as it gets for (new) ethical fashion--if we want a more sustainable world, we need to ditch the ... Read More
Where To Find Eco Friendly Packaging For Your Sustainable Brand
Fair warning, this post is a bit unfinished--in the sense that something like eco friendly packaging is always evolving and as time goes on, so will more options for sustainable brands. I'm in a lot of online communities for freelance designers, and the question of where to source sustainable packaging comes up from time to time. Which is great news... it means that more of our clients are considering the environment in their businesses. Having had this resource in mind for a while, I figured it ... Read More
Top Rated Clean Beauty Products for 2021
Few things are more satisfying than finding your new go-to beauty or skincare product. It can take a lot of trial and error (AKA wasted dollars) to find the right fit for your needs and coveted look. Choosing clean beauty adds a layer of complexity because 1) products are usually made with less conventional ingredients, so you aren't quite sure about effectiveness, impact, etc., and 2) if you are searching for clean beauty, chances are you simply want to ensure your products aren't made from ... Read More
What I Learned About Living Sustainably On the Road
Seeing my first National Park, The Great Smoky Mountains, several years ago made me fall in love with nature in ways I had never experienced before. The massive scale of the trees kissing the sky was unlike anything I’d ever seen. In that moment, I realized how much I wanted to savor these incredible places on Earth. How much I wanted my children and grandchildren to one day get to experience that exact moment of being blown away. From that point on sustainability played an active role in my day ... Read More
