This post lists the real, practical changes I made in my life that helped me buy less, so they can help you to fight overconsumption too. It can feel hard to escape the constant push of overconsumption in today’s world. Social media, advertising, influencers, and more are working every day…
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8 Best Sustainable Period Products That Are Better for You and the Planet
This post explains why you should try sustainable period products and breaks down the pros and cons of each available option. Periods are an important natural function of the body that about half the population on Earth deals with every month. They have been managed in various ways throughout history…
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How to Find Actually Sustainable Brands Without Falling for Greenwashing
This post breaks down how to find sustainable brands and avoid greenwashing! Voting with your wallet has never been more important. Many of the world’s current environmental and social problems – like climate change, plastic pollution, social injustice, and more – can be tied to the products we buy and…
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Why Overconsumption Is Harming The Planet And How To Break The Cycle
This post explains what overconsumption means and how it harms the planet, and how you can fight it to consume more responsibly. Many of us don’t realise just how much overconsumption has become part of our daily lives. We’re surrounded by constant newness, endless choice, and the feeling that we…
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How to Build a Truly Sustainable Personal Care Routine That Actually Works
This post explains the principles of a sustainable personal care routine and has a list of easy sustainable swaps! Taking care of yourself should feel simple, nourishing, and supportive of your wellbeing. But modern personal care routines often become the opposite. Endless product launches, complicated skincare steps, and plastic-heavy packaging…
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How to Create a Sustainable Valentine’s Day that Doesn’t Cost the Earth
This post is full of ideas to celebrate a Sustainable Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, but as with many holidays, the Earth suffers because of the way we celebrate it. What is supposed to be a day to show love, has turned into a sales…
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What Is Circular Fashion, And How Can It Make Your Wardrobe More Sustainable?
This post dives in to circular fashion and gives you tips to implement it in your daily life! Clothing and fashion are a part of everyone’s daily life, and have a significant impact on the economy, people, and the planet. Unfortunately, the way the current fashion industry operates is far…
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The Ultimate Guide To The Most And Least Sustainable Clothing Fabrics
This blog explains the difference between sustainable and unsustainable fabrics to help you make more eco-friendly fashion choices! There are many things to consider when trying to choose more sustainable clothing, but the fabric is one of the most important ones. Understanding clothing fabrics is one of the best ways…
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The Ultimate Sustainability Guide To Cotton vs Organic Cotton
This blog posts breaks down the environmental, social, quality, and economic differences between conventional and organic cotton, to help you make more sustainable choices! Cotton has been loved for its softness and breathability since ancient civilizations in India and Egypt.1 It is still one of the biggest fabrics in the…
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How to find Ethical and Sustainable Clothing Brands (7 Practical Ways)
So you want to buy from more sustainable clothing companies, but don’t know where to look, or how to recognise the truly sustainable from greenwashing ones? You’re in the right place! This blog post breaks down how to find sustainable and ethical clothing brands to help you become a more…