Who here loves to decorate for fall but wants to keep things bright and warm for dark days ahead? (Meeeeee.) Our new directory member, Fair Trade brand Anchal Project's Fall '21 collection marries cozy and colorful just in time for curling up inside. If you haven't heard of them, Anchal collaborates with female artisans in Ajmer, India to design and handcraft sustainable home decor and lifestyle products. They're also a nonprofit organization offering social impact programs such as education and ... Read More
Green Living
5 Ways To Cope With Eco Anxiety
Feeling stressed, anxious or depressed about the climate crisis? You’re not alone. There have been increasing reports of people who identify as experiencing eco-anxiety. What is eco-anxiety? Eco-anxiety is a relatively new phrase that captures the experience of those who are alarmed by the climate crisis, and is often twinned with an overwhelming sense of hopelessness. It’s important to know, however, that it isn’t a recognised mental health disorder. In fact, eco-anxiety is a natural, ... Read More
9 Handmade Female Art & Decor Finds That Beautifully & Hilariously Celebrate Womanhood
I know that art has always had a subjective element to it—that’s why some contemporary pieces will have one person on their knees and another just scratching their head. And as long as art has been made, there’s always been some tortured artist-type painting naked ladies while patting themselves on the back for getting the left titty *just* right. To a degree, women have always tried to reclaim the narrative in artistic circles; drawing focus to nature landscapes or depicting scenes where the ... Read More
Sustainable Houseplant Supplies to Green Your Indoor Jungle
Hi! My name is Tatyana (or Tat for short). This is my first plant post, and I am excited to bring you fun plant content! I have about 60+ houseplant in my loft, and my collection continues to grow! Am I the only one who just can't stop buying plants? It has gotten to the point that I come home multiple times a week with a new plant child... And all of these new babies need homes, so my next outing is usually the thrift shop to find unique planters. Then, it's looking online for sustainable ... Read More
Is Palm Oil Bad For You? And Can It Be Sustainable?
With the surging interest in alternative oils in the last few years (hello oil pulling) there’s one that many people still don’t seem to know about. For the most part, that’s by no fault of their own. Palm oil is such a divisive additive that companies have gone as far as implementing alternative names like Etyl palmitate that, let’s be real, most of us are likely to gloss over. So let me, someone who stumbled upon the horrible reality of palm oil one day many moons ago, open this discussion ... Read More
What Is Greenwashing?
Brands worldwide are taking significant steps to become more environmentally friendly, but there are still plenty using greenwashing techniques to boost sales. Here's our guide to understanding what greenwashing is, why it happens—and how you can spot it in the future. So, what is greenwashing? Greenwashing is a marketing ploy that companies use to appear that they are doing more for the environment than they are. Greenwashing purposely deceives and misleads customers into believing their ... Read More
