Looking for easy ways to eat more greens without spending your life chopping or chewing through giant salads? We get it. Who has time for that? It’s tempting to reach for something less green — but it doesn’t have to be that way. Below are eight quick, easy, and foolproof ways to prepare and e...
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As the holidays approach, many are rethinking the way they shop for gifts. In a world increasingly aware of the need for conscious consumption, secondhand gifting has emerged as an increasingly popular alternative to traditional holiday shopping. Instead of buying something new, consider a high-qual...
Is it possible to live a day, let alone a week or a month, without buying or using any plastic? We’re going to explore practical ways to go radically plastic-free, tackling the pervasive issue of plastic waste with actionable and innovative solutions. Every day, from the moment we wake up, we ...
Sitting recently on my meditation cushion, I was in what I consider to be the ‘zone’. Sounds, feelings and emotions drifted across my consciousness like clouds in the sky until I noticed one thought continuing to bubble up. I let it come, I let it be, then I let it go and acknowledged th...
From recycled fabrics to ethical labor practices, many brands are embracing sustainable practices to make clothing to fit any style, for any occasion. But with so many sustainable clothing options out there (and so many sustainable marketing claims), it can be hard to know where to start when you...
Looking for that perfect vegan coat or jacket that’s ethical, sustainable, well-made, warm, and is actually stylish? Good news! They exist! We’ve scoured the web and after searching high and low, and digging into all of the sustainability details, we came up with some excellent picks. So, wh...
Want to find stylish men’s footwear that aligns with your vegan values? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re looking for vegan sneakers, boots or dress shoes, you’ll find a wide variety of options to suit all of your lifestyle needs. A growing number of consumers are looking for...
The fashion industry is responsible for an astounding 10% of global carbon emissions. According to environmental news and data platform Earth.org, the fashion and clothing industry is using up resources faster than ever and filling up landfills around the world. Sample this: about 100 billion garme...
If you’ve been putting off making the switch to a more sustainable lifestyle that’s plastic-free and eco-friendly, now is the best time to start! And having a zero-waste kitchen may just give you the motivation to do the same for the rest of your home. You’ll love having a sustaina...
You have doubtless seen or even tried some of the new nail polishes touting their formulas as 7-free, 10-free, or even 21-free, with #-free referring to the number of toxic chemicals that are excluded from the nail polish. The recent clean beauty trend has shone a light on the harmful chemicals foun...
Latest Green News
Do you ever feel a pang of guilt when you reach for your conventional kitchen cleaners in plastic bottles, knowing there are eco-friendly, zero-waste cleaning products that could be safer for your home and the planet? Maybe you’ve thought about making the switch — like using a plant-based dishwa...
Ever wondered what would happen if you just stopped throwing things away? If you stopped buying products with excessive packaging, or only bought what you need? Meet the zero waste movement: a growing movement of people (the zero waste generation, if you will) committed to drastically reducing their...
Key Takeaways Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are QR codes on clothing tags that reveal a garment’s origin, materials, and care instructions—driving a new era of transparency and traceability in fashion. DPPs make it easier to verify sustainability claims, support clothing repair, boost resale ...
These weird and wonderful recycling businesses are tackling the critical challenge of waste in the most unexpected ways. From used hotel soap and old toothbrushes to hair clippings and elephant poop—these entrepreneurs and nonprofits are turning what looks like useless junk into something of real...