Once upon a time, asking ‘how green is your bathroom?’ would have led to some beautiful descriptions of avocado suites. But as the room we go to for cleanliness, you would think we humans would have started getting rid of the toxic chemicals and wasteful products that fill our bathroom cupboards up a long time ago. The truth is, we take our bathrooms for granted, and it’s not that we don’t know many products we use in our bathroom routines are unsustainable, it’s that some of them are so ... Read More
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Love Anthropologie Home Décor? Try These Ethical & Sustainable Alternatives
If you've come across this post while searching for sustainable alternatives to Anthropologie, you probably already know why they are a problematic company (as well as Urban Outfitters, which owns Anthro, Free People, BHLDN, and Terrain. Ugh.). From their abysmal rating on Goodonyou to claims of racial profiling in stores (and racism in the workplace) to lack of transparency in production and their CEO's disconcerting political donations, to finally straight up ripping off independent artists ... Read More
15 Eco Club Approved Size Inclusive Ethical Fashion Brands
I know we're coming in hot with the roundups as of late, but let's just blame the changing of the seasons, okay? Spring makes me want to refresh my wardrobe, my decor, my routine, and make allll the plans. We've had a post about size inclusive ethical fashion brands on the calendar for a while because thankfully we're seeing more and more conscious companies offer more sizing options (thanks to so many womxn advocating for it over the years). Ethical fashion brands are the perfect ones to ... 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
12 Sustainable Period Products You Can Switch to Today
RIP to the countless panties I’ve lost in my lifetime to my period. Some were old, some were new, and some were so comfy that it physically pained me to part with them. And while they all had their differences, they all fell victim to the same culprit—my menstrual cycle. Now, while Aunt Flo has become a more predictable visitor over the years, the products I use have not. You hear horror stories about chemical-laden tampons, and environmentally unfriendly pads but in a market saturated with ... Read More
Why Your Ethical Brand Needs A Blog
If you asked me a couple years ago whether ecommerce shops needed blogs to support their businesses, I honestly would have said no. I can’t begin to estimate the amount of blogs I’ve seen over the last ten years, and it’s always bothered me when brands throw one up, only to post a welcome entry and never touch it again. I get it! Blogging is hard work (why do you think I’ve been able to make it as a freelance writer all this time?!) and when running your business solo or as a small team, there ... Read More