Making sustainable choices as a consumer means you’re pushing industries to change their ways. Yet, environmental consciousness is also a privilege. When you’re on a budget, you may be thinking about how to stretch every dollar before considering sustainability. Fortunately, there is a middle ground. Sustainable and affordable clothing does exist. Granted, it will still … Read more
Sustainable fashion is such a big topic that it can get overwhelming. What is best? Is it certified organic, recycled, or second-hand? You are likely to find an expert that will tell you one of these is better than the rest. So how do you make sense of all the information? Learning about sustainable fabrics … Read more
How much would you pay for a T-shirt? Fast fashion retailers will sell it to you for less than $10. It’s normal, almost expected, to see impossibly low prices on mass-produced garments. Cheap clothing is everywhere, which makes it hard to justify spending more. Many companies take advantage of poor environmental protection laws. Others may … Read more
Fast fashion is cheap, convenient, and trendy. But is it sustainable? What is the actual cost of that $5 T-shirt? Producing it took 2,700 liters of drinkable water and dumped over five pounds of CO2 into the atmosphere. All this water and energy contribute to your T-shirt’s carbon footprint. I was surprised to learn that … Read more
When it comes to eco-friendly living, finding your why is essential. So we put together a list of sustainability facts and statistics to motivate and inspire you to take action. But first, a disclaimer: Some of the stats about the environment are hopeful. Most, unfortunately, are not. We are producing, consuming, and wasting way more … Read more
Conventional laundry detergent harms the environment and your health. But so many eco friendly options seem less effective. Not to mention pricier and harder to come by. But here is the good news: We did the homework and found the best 5 eco friendly laundry detergent options worth your pennies. They are all free of … Read more
Eco friendly fashion goes beyond the items you buy (or choose not to buy.) It’s about applying a sustainable approach to every step of the garment life cycle. Our eco friendly laundry tips will extend the life of your favorite garments. Otherwise, they may end up in a landfill after a few months of wear. In … Read more
Fabric softener is a laundry room staple for most families. After all, we want to keep our clothes soft, wrinkle-free, and fresh-smelling. But, there is an ugly truth behind conventional fabric softeners: They are loaded with dangerous chemicals like quats and phthalates, and they don’t even do our clothes any favors. Softeners are harmful to … Read more
Commercial laundry detergents are laden with questionable chemicals. Carcinogens, hormone disruptors, and ecosystem destroyers can all lurk in your laundry cupboard. For instance, most conventional brands release 1,4-dioxane, a liver toxin, and a probable human carcinogen. Yet, you won’t see it on the label since it’s a byproduct of other ingredients. Making your detergent seems … Read more
Sustainable furniture is good for the planet, the furniture makers, and your family. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about it. From choosing the right raw materials to researching brands and understanding certifications, this is your one-stop guide to eco-friendly furniture. From sofas and tables to blankets, we gathered fifteen sustainable … Read more