eco friendly

We don’t consume clothing the way we did just a few decades ago. Since the rise of fast fashion, the industry produces more than 90 million metric tons of waste each year and consumes nearly 80 trillion metric tons of water. With quick, clever marketing and social media constantly selling the latest trends, it’s hard […]

With Thanksgiving and the holiday season right around the corner, we’re gearing up for a period of celebration and gathering with friends and loved ones. Holiday events and parties – like birthdays, wedding showers, graduations, anniversaries – are often quite wasteful, but don’t have to be! Plan a party that’s fun, festive, and sustainable. Decorations […]

In recent decades, consumers have become increasingly conscious of how our food is produced, and the local, sustainable food movement has moved into the mainstream. Many Americans have transitioned to plant-based diets as awareness mounts about factory farming and harmful large-scale agricultural practices like synthetic pesticide use, soil depletion, and harmful runoff from fertilizer-laden fields. […]

When your time of the month comes unexpectedly and you have to rush to the store, tampons, pads and panty liners are the majority of what you traditionally find when looking in the menstrual hygiene aisle. Recently, period underwear has risen in popularity to prevent the unnecessary waste that comes from using these products. Period […]

Little decisions add up to massive consequences. Lawn equipment may seem like a drop in the bucket compared to cars, planes and trains, but opting for an electric lawn mower has a surprising effect on the climate. Using a gas-powered leaf blower for an hour emits as much smog-forming gas as a drive from Los […]

Many vegans and non-vegans alike are familiar with Oatly, a Swedish brand that makes oat milk. As one of the trendiest oat milk brands on the market, it only makes sense that the company would also experiment with tackling the fashion sphere, too. Oatly is testing “ReRuns,” a collection of vintage clothing upcycled into stylish […]

If you care about the planet, you’re likely seeking ways to make environmentally responsible purchases. But, all your efforts to buy from companies that boast of making better choices for the environment might not have the benefit you believe. In short, you might be falling victim to greenwashing. This shady advertising strategy is becoming a […]

Ghosts and skeletons aren’t the only thing that makes the Halloween season spooky; the waste generated from trick-or-treat candy, Halloween parties, costumes, pumpkin carving, and decorating should all be cause for fright. A UK study found that 2,000 metric tons of waste are produced every year from Halloween costumes and clothes alone, which unfortunately isn’t […]