It's no secret that many ethical clothing brands focus on sustainable basics--they're trendless staples in every closet and can often be more affordable than sustainable statement pieces. But thanks to the pandemic, loungewear is a trend born of necessity. I haven't heard anyone complain about not having to wear jeans, have you? You may have already landed on your favorite sustainably made joggers, but how's the rest of your wardrobe looking? Is it as cozy as those joggers? Whether it's ... Read More
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5 Ways To Make Your Houseplant Collection As Green As Their Leaves
Bringing the outside in is big business. With 80% of people in their 20’s now owning at least one houseplant, perhaps there’s no greater signal that you’ve just entered a millennial home. On Instagram, #plantsofinstagram boasts over nine million beautiful images of how this booming industry has entered our lives in all its green splendor. In the US alone, sales of indoor plants have surged by 50% since 2016. But it’s so much more than a social media fad. Having something to care for is a great ... Read More
What I Learned About Living Sustainably On the Road
Seeing my first National Park, The Great Smoky Mountains, several years ago made me fall in love with nature in ways I had never experienced before. The massive scale of the trees kissing the sky was unlike anything I’d ever seen. In that moment, I realized how much I wanted to savor these incredible places on Earth. How much I wanted my children and grandchildren to one day get to experience that exact moment of being blown away. From that point on sustainability played an active role in my day ... Read More
15 Unique Zero Waste Goods For Design Lovers
I don't know about you, but in my circles, the zero waste movement isn't exactly known for beautiful design. Whether it's the packaging (or cleverly, lack thereof) or products themselves, zero waste goods often look like undone versions of their more popular, plastic-using, corner-cutting counterparts. But while most zero waste gifts are less than glamorous (and yeah, that's kind of the point), there are plenty of intelligently designed, and beautifully done, sustainable products to own and to ... Read More
How To Decorate Like A Conscious Maximalist
Did you check out our introduction to conscious maximalism? There we covered all things conscious maximalist fashion but I've been secretly even more excited about this post because home decor is my favorite topic. While what we're calling it is new, we've actually shared many sustainable decor ideas inspired by conscious maximalism in the past, like our favorite artisan boutiques to shop online and our guide to ethically made rugs, so be sure to reference those if you're into this layered, ... Read More
Here’s Why Knowing The Three Pillars of Sustainability Is So Important
Now that we've covered what they are (read our last post, if you haven't!), let's look at how to use the three pillars of sustainability to check a company’s ethics. Unfortunately, sustainable goods have a reputation as premium goods, the very antithesis of what they should be—accessible, everyday, and for everyone. But the more businesses that adopt the three pillars of sustainability into their practice, the easier it becomes for consumers to shop ethically. Until then, weighing up which ... Read More