Now that three (three!) of my best friends are welcoming their first babies this summer, I'm pretty much never not looking up handmade baby clothes on Etsy. Plus, over the years, I've come across tons of adorable sustainable children's clothing brands, and yes, a lot of them are just as pricey as their adult counterparts. Which isn't exactly something every new parent on a budget hopes for. While it's important to acknowledge why sustainable clothing costs more than fast fashion (ie ensuring ... Read More
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Where To Find Eco Friendly Packaging For Your Sustainable Brand
Fair warning, this post is a bit unfinished--in the sense that something like eco friendly packaging is always evolving and as time goes on, so will more options for sustainable brands. I'm in a lot of online communities for freelance designers, and the question of where to source sustainable packaging comes up from time to time. Which is great news... it means that more of our clients are considering the environment in their businesses. Having had this resource in mind for a while, I figured it ... 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
15 Best Sustainable Loungewear Brands
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
6 Easy Eco-Friendly Kitchen Swaps You Didn’t Know You Needed
In the age of absurd commercials (thanks in large part to the infamous Squatty Potty) I fell in love with an eco-friendly alternative with an equally ridiculous ad—the FinalStraw. I mean obviously, the perks of a reusable, earth-friendly straw and other easy eco-friendly swaps were not lost on me, but damn, if that marketing didn’t completely suck me in hook, line, and sinker. (Pun *absolutely* intended.) So in celebration of my introduction to the ever-growing eco-friendly alternative ... Read More
This New Sustainable Fashion Trend is Way More Fun Than Minimalism
Those of you following ethical and sustainable fashion trends the past several years have been witness to this spectacular evolution from black-and-white-everything to vibrant, playful, and fine-art inspired. Of course, sustainable fashion isn't exempt from mainstream trends, but while color is bursting forth from every direction as of late, seeing it in sustainably made garments is actually a really big deal. Like any art, sustainable fashion designers are challenged to create within the ... Read More