If you've just started omitting unsustainable palm oil from your diet, you might be a little concerned about getting your chocolate fix. I know I was, at first! Once I got over the initial realization that Oreos were out of the question, I started turning every label in the chocolate aisle to see what I'd rather support instead. Long, long time later, I have no problem avoiding palm oil in the candy aisle, and eat a whole lot less junk because of it. (While each ethical chocolate company has a ... Read More
Zero Waste Shopping: Where To Buy Zero Waste Online
Do your new years goals involve reducing waste? (Perhaps you received a sustainable gift that inspired a new path.) While a pandemic is not an ideal time for *anything* there actually are some benefits to adopting zero waste habits in the midst of this chaos—such as more time at home and and a fresh perspective on what really brings meaning to your space. Whatever it is, you're ready to dive in, and we're here to show you where to buy plastic free products online, because thankfully there are ... Read More
3 Mistakes Sustainable Brands Make on Instagram, And How To Fix Them
Hi friends! Angela here. We're beginning a new series dedicated to digital strategy and business tips for sustainable brands, particularly e-commerce shops. Aside from eco club, I am a full-time freelancer, specializing in copywriting as well as brand and social strategy for small creative businesses. I have worked with shops and service providers in wellness, beauty/skincare, sustainable fashion, the wedding industry, and so much more. After helping clients pivot to almost entirely online ... Read More
7 Ways To Shop More Sustainably Online
It’s encouraging to see more online sites and marketplaces than ever designed to inspire conscious consumers to shop more sustainably and ethically. Having an online shop also allows people to start businesses without the major investments of brick-and-mortar shops, so it’s getting easier to shop small. Of course, serious byproducts of making online purchases include the extreme carbon cost of all that shipping/delivering, the waste involved those billions of packages, or the fact that up to 40% ... Read More
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
AP News Investigates Human + Environmental Cost of Palm Oil in ‘Fruits of Labor’
If you love to support your local Girl Scouts, you may be disappointed to learn that they use palm oil (from unsustainable sources) in their cookies. I learned this during my first January boycotting this pervasive ingredient several years ago (RIP processed cookie addiction), but last week I finally heard the full, unsettling story, thanks to a Girl Scout from Tennessee and an AP investigation. If you have heard about even one of the destructive consequences of the unethical global palm oil ... Read More
