Living with less and making do with what you have might be kind of overwhelming to think about if you’re just starting down the path of a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Recycling is a great first step if you’re keen on being more conscious of your impact on the earth. But, did you know that if you recycle wrong you can actually do a lot more harm than good?Have you ever tossed something in the blue bin that seems like it should be recyclable but you aren’t 100% sure? You might be thinking, “it’s better to send this item to a recycling facility where it might be recycled or composted instead of directly to the landfill.” We call this wishful recycling.Wishful recycling is...
“How are you?”“Oh I’m good, just super busy.”Is this your go-to answer when chatting with a friend?Do YouTube moms and perfected Instagram grids have you feeling like you’re the only one that doesn’t live a picturesque life? Self-isolation, quarantines, and out-of-the-norm daily life may have you feeling like life is a bigger challenge this year. If you feel busy, chaotic, or out of control, try these 4 super simple tips to start working on your mental health and feeling more in control of your day.Make your bed each morning (effort: 2 minutes per day)Give your bedroom the calming atmosphere you’ll need to drift off to a restful sleep each night. And who does’t love the feeling of crawling into a...
There’s a reason our clothing has care tags. How we care for our apparel (and especially how we clean them) has a big impact on how long they’ll last. Have you ever been compared to laundry? Because as I’m writing this, I feel like this could apply to all of us as well 😂If you practice a sustainable lifestyle, how you wash your clothes can have a big impact on the release of microfibers into the environment. These quick and easy tips will be sure you’re always able to dress like it’s the best day of your life while being respectful to your environment at the same time. Wash on cool—a lower temperature wash is less aggressive, so therefore less...
Falling in love with yourself is the secret to happiness.Being confident allows you to do what makes you happy, to say “yes” to the things that will bring you joy, to say “no” to things that aren’t fulfilling. Confidence allows you to stand up for yourself and to be a voice for others who might be struggling to find their voice.If you’ve been stuck in the house for more weeks than you’d like to count, you might be feeling self-conscious about your body, your parenting abilities, your self-esteem, any number of things that are weighing on your mind. Let’s take this summer to work on ourselves to boost our happiness, increase our confidence, and be the best version of ourselves....
Misinformation, misunderstanding, and greenwashing are some of the largest challenges facing the sustainable fashion industry. Many well-meaning customers can be easily fooled by big brands making eco-loving claims when in reality they’re spending more time, energy, and money to cover up some less-than-sustainable secrets of their products.We thought it would be helpful to put together a glossary of terms to make it easy to understand the phrases used in our industry. Ask questions and hold brands accountable to their claims so you can be sure your dollars are spent supporting what you believe. Artisan MadeThis term describes products created by an individual or a community based on specific learned skills, techniques, or traditions passed down between generations. Pieces are typically...
