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
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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
DIY Natural Avocado Dye with Zuahaza
Our friend Tatiana of ethical home decor brand Zuahaza is here today with a DIY natural avocado dye tutorial that is so thorough and easy to follow even novice dyers will be able to pull it off! If you aren't familiar with Tatiana's work, be sure to check out their studio tour and behind the scenes of their latest collection of textiles, inspired by Colombian fruits. Now for her tutorial, below... As a brand dedicated to revitalize the craft of weaving and naturally dyeing, we are invested in ... Read More
Updated for 2022: 100+ Websites to Shop Small for Ethical & Sustainable Gift Ideas
We are so excited to present you with a sustainable gift guide featuring 100+ websites to shop small for ethical and sustainable gift ideas this season + beyond! Eeeee! All shops are #ecoclubapproved, meaning they are independently owned, support ethical production or handmade techniques, and practice sustainability. Of course, sustainability in commerce is a spectrum, this list contains both zero waste brands and those who are passionate about sustainability but still have a ways to go--and ... Read More
