In the age of absurd commercials (thanks in large part to the infamous Squatty Potty) I fell in love with an eco-friendly alternative with an equally ridiculous ad—the FinalStraw. I mean obviously, the perks of a reusable, earth-friendly straw and other easy eco-friendly swaps were not lost on me, but damn, if that marketing didn’t completely suck me in hook, line, and sinker. (Pun *absolutely* intended.) So in celebration of my introduction to the ever-growing eco-friendly alternative ... Read More
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Our Favorite Ethical Fashion Brands To Follow On Instagram
I don't necessarily make New Years resolutions, but I do a lot of reflecting and planning as the seasons change. One thing I'm determined to do is make sure my time on social media is inspiring and interesting, rather than mindless or too negative. So on all my accounts, including our eco club insta, I've been pretty mindful about who lifts us up and motivates us in our own growth and creativity. The ethical fashion brands below are probably my top 10 to follow--their content is meaningful, ... Read More
25 Sustainable Self Care Gift Ideas For Your Stressed Out Pals
Hi, friends! We've been working on a collection of gift guides for the holidays which we're SUPER excited about because it means we get to give a shout out to all of the sustainable brands we've seen over the year! We save so, so many independent designers on Instagram and even though we can't connect with every single one on a personal level, we're always looking for ways to share their work. Ever since my first sustainable living blog back in 2014 (and actually, way before that when I used to ... Read More
Where To Find The Best Sustainable Cleaning Supplies
Adopting a low waste or zero waste lifestyle might have you thinking you need to toss out all your old products in favor of DIY detergents and wooden brushes. Of course, it's a lot more practical, and sustainable, to use what you have and restock (replacing empty items with eco-friendly alternatives) only when necessary. Well, it took us about two and a half years since we moved into our apartment to run low on all of the conventional cleaning supplies we started with. We're a household of ... Read More
Eco Club Approved: 19 Conscious Seattle Boutiques to Shop Small
Updated 11/10/22 As promised, here are a few of our favorite Seattle boutiques featuring conscious goods from independent designers. When I set out to write, I knew that there were going to be so, so many shops to pull from. And then it took me weeks to put it up because I didn't know where to stop. We're so lucky that we have an abundance of options when it comes to shopping small in Seattle. (But if you're not in Seattle, don't click out! I've linked to each boutique's website, which are all ... Read More
How to be an Ally of Mother Earth with Casha Doemland
One thing I love about the community surrounding sustainable living, is that every new discovery comes with the feeling of community rather than competition. It's this shared idea that we're all in this together, that we all need each other to make a difference, that more can only mean more support, that inspires rather than intimidates when I find a community that operates a little like mine. Coming across the Instagram account Allies of Mother Earth, I instantly felt a sense of camaraderie ... Read More
