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Earlier today I shared with you my perspective on the intersection between beauty and the zero waste lifestyle. I am a firm believer that no woman should need to sacrifice her health and wellbeing to enjoy makeup! We are lucky to live in an age in which consumers are ‘waking up’ to the importance of staying … Read more
A few days ago, I announced that I was making the transition from conventional, chemical-laden makeups to Zero Waste alternatives. Today, I’ll be introducing you to one of my favorite DIYs: Zero Waste Powder Foundation! As a girl who likes to keep a clear complexion, finding a Zero Waste foundation solution to replace my old products has … Read more
Remember how nice it is to curl up with a book? Even when it’s possible to find all of the information you need on blogs, books (or their e-book counterparts) sometimes offer a more organized roadmap to a zero waste lifestyle. It would take months to read every book written about zero waste living, but … Read more
The fashion industry is one of the worst offenders when it comes to damaging our environment. But, the good news is that individuals can make an impact and reduce the negative effect they have on the environment by making better choices when it comes to shopping for and maintaining their clothing. Here are some simple steps … Read more
We all know that buying and wearing ethical clothing is the right thing to do. But ethical, more often than not, also translates to expensive. Luckily, with the rise in demand, there are starting to be more options than ever in the affordable ethical clothing range. I’ve tracked down a massive 4o brands who not only … Read more
When filling out your wardrobe, look to ethically made men’s clothing for pieces that will keep you cozy – both physically and karmically – for years to come. Fall. My favorite time of year. It’s getting cold outside, the leaves are browning and falling off, and it’s time to start pulling out your coziest sweaters … Read more
A cup of tea can satisfy us, hydrate us, and wake us up, but our morning cuppa may also be delivering billions of microplastics into our bodies and causing environmental damage to our planet. Unlike zero waste tea bags (more on those later), many mainstream teabags contain plastic, and many more manufacturers wrap their boxes … Read more
Paper is a fixture of our modern lives, but at what cost? Read on to discover why paper use is about more than deforestation and what you can do to reduce your paper use. Did you know that preventing the creation of just one ton of typical office paper can save approximately 24 mature trees? Paper use is one … Read more
When we think of being more conscientious with our shopping habits, ethical children’s clothing is probably not the first thing to come to mind. For a long time, it was one of the last areas of fashion to offer sustainable options. Kids grow so fast, and are so hard on their clothes, that spending more … Read more
Oh my goodness, people. This move is finally starting to feel real! Just a few weeks ago, making the move to Oregon sounded like a far off event. Now, it’s right around the corner. As someone who is hyper-aware of the environmental effects of making a cross-country move, the impact of it all has really been … Read more