When shopping for your 2025 planner be sure to look for recycled materials, compostable materials, and soy based inks! Browse these eco-friendly planner brands to inspire your 2024 organization.
Read More
Check out these 12 Etsy shops offering unique and sustainable goods.
Read More
I think all small business owners want the support of their friends and family. But at the same time we don’t want our loved ones to feel pressured to support us financially by constantly purchasing our products or services. There are many ways to show your support for small businesses without spending a dime!
Read More
This gift guide is perfect for picking out sustainable baby gifts made with organic and natural materials. We’ve broken the gift guide down into categories such as essential baby gifts, sustainable toys, and organic clothes.
Read More
Simply put, ethical shopping, or conscious consumerism, is the act of choosing products that are produced in an ethical way, with consideration for the environment, workers’ rights, and socially responsible values.
Read More
When it comes to washing your body it's important to choose a soap that nourishes the skin, is free from harsh chemicals, and makes your skin feel clean & moisturized. The good news is this guide highlights some harmful ingredients to look out for when soap shopping, the benefits of organic soap, and some amazing small businesses that sell organic bar soap.
Read More
The holiday season is a time for joy, love, and making memories with friends and family. However, with the hustle and bustle of shopping, cooking, and holiday preparations, it can be easy to get swept up in the chaos and forget what truly matters.
Read More
A Christmas list? You’re 22. That’s silly. Yes, but no. When we think of Christmas lists we think of kids writing to Santa. And yes, it might be silly for a 22 year old to make a Christmas list, but I do because my friends and family don’t always know what to get me and can be intimated by my ethical shopping habits and lifestyle.
Read More
While giving gifts to your loved ones can be fun, it can also be a time of excess waste. It’s estimated that 52% of Americans admit to opening up at least one unwanted holiday gift each year, a lot of which end up in the landfill. So, I’m encouraging you to pause & ask yourself a few questions in order to gift more sustainably.
Read More
Planning to send out a holiday card this season? I encourage you to check out these eco-friendly stationery brands with sustainable holiday cards during this time of the year. Jake & I recently used Paper Culture for our holiday cards and were SO pleased. I have used stationery from all four of these brands and have been so pleased with the quality of cards.
Read More
Whether you're shopping for a family member or eco-conscious friend living a zero-waste lifestyle, it's always important to consider the environmental impact of the gifts we give. This guide discusses a few questions to consider when shopping for the perfect zero waste gift and features fifteen unique zero waste gift ideas that are great options for conscious consumers during the holiday season.
Read More
My friends at Tony's Chocoloney were so kind to send me some of their newly released flavors and a few of their traditional chocolate bars! Tony's Chocoloney crafts sweet, slave-free chocolate bars! Their chocolate bars come in a variety of unique flavors and can be found online or in certain stores.
Read More
Being in the ethical and socially responsible consumer business during this time of year is really interesting. You have brands & consumers that boycott the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, all together and you have brands & consumers that are excited about the sales and participate. No matter which side you’re on I respect and see both points of view. However, I thought I’d share my own.
Read More
Not all sanitizers are equal, and some can actually be dangerous for your health, instead of just getting rid of germs. Luckily, we have to lowdown on the good and the bad, as well as what hand sanitizers are the best for the environment.
Read More
I think part of consumerism that is often overlooked around the holidays is the act of giving meaningful gifts. Often times we see people buying to buy, such as black Friday where we see consumers buying just for the sales, not for items they need. Buying a crazy amount of gifts just because, not items people actually want or will use. This mass impulse buying prevents consumers from stopping to think stop and reflect on what they are buying. Here are a few ways to focus on giving meaningful gifts this year.
Read More
This minimalist quote list is filled with quotes to motivate you to value minimalism, plus my own experience with the practice and resources if you're interested in learning more.
Read More
Let’s explore the sustainability of mattresses, organic and natural mattress brands, and what to look for when shopping for an ethically made mattress.
Read More
October is fair trade month which is a dedicated month to raise awareness of fair trade. During fair trade month ethical brands highlight the transparency in their supply chain, explain what fair trade practices they use in their business, and more.
Read More
Giving gifts has even extended into the workplace in the form of corporate gifts. Corporate gifts can be a great way for companies to show their appreciation for their employees. Let’s explore some sustainable gift options for employees and clients.
Read More