Earlier this week a report from the UN said that more than 40 million people were ensnared by modern slavery in 2016. That’s more than the population of the U.S.’s 29 biggest cities combined, FYI. Of that total, 25 million people were victims of forced […]
| get graphic | 16 Graphic Tees to Tell Them How You Really Feel
Now, I love a good graphic tee. Could be snarky. Could be sweet. Doesn’t matter. Either way, it’s a good way to tell people how you feel without the awkwardness of actually having to tell people how you feel. But as a former knit top […]
| there’s an app for that | 10 Apps (& Websites, If We’re Being Honest) That Make It Easy to Shop Good & Do Good
Several times on my journey to be a better human/shop better/be a more conscious consumer, people have asked me how to do it. What resources do I use? How can you tell if a company is ethical? Etc., etc. Well, beyond just doing a lot […]
| trash talkin’ on tuesday – arvin goods | The Basics Company Setting Out to Reduce Textile Waste One Pair of Socks at a Time
One of the biggest issues surrounding the fashion industry is the amount of textile waste it produces. I’ve mentioned this issue before, but between all of the clothes we throw away every year, to all of the fabric that doesn’t get used during production, we’re […]
| fit to a tee | You Need to Know About These 13 Ethical Tee Brands
For me nothing quite beats a good t-shirt. The perfect fit. Just the right amount of cozy, soft amazingness from countless washes. And endless styling options. Sigh… Not only are tees wardrobe essentials in my world, but one of those things that I just can’t […]
| revolve-lution | You Can Be Part of the Fashion Revolution & Still Shop at REVOLVE – Our Top 10 Ethical Brands You Can Shop There
The words ethical and sustainable fashion have often been met with a cold shoulder (pun intended) from fashionistas near and far. And I’ll be honest, the snubs are often justified. A lot of the pioneering labels in the ethical fashion space weren’t necessarily catering to […]
| en route | 3 Ridiculously Easy Tips To Travel Green While You’re On the Road or At the Airport
At the start of this self-proclaimed ethical travel series, I mentioned an epic road trip that my husband and I took last year. Long story short, we were on the road for one month, visited 10 national parks and lots of friends and family along […]
| trash talkin’ on tuesday – waste to waves | Why You Need to Give All Your Styrofoam to These Guys So They Can Make Surfboards
I talk about plastic pollution. A lot. But one thing I don’t often touch on is actually one of the biggest offenders — polystyrene, or as you probably know it, styrofoam. According to the Environmental Production Agency, styrofoam is the fifth largest source of hazardous […]
| it’s in the bag |18 Ethical & Eco-Friendly Bags For Your Next Trip
Okay, okay, so you’ve picked the destination, bought your plane ticket and booked the hotel. You also may have also figured out everything you need to take. But, what are you gonna put it all in? Now my luggage has done me right for the […]
| trash talkin’ on tuesday – thread international | Thread International, the Company Turning Haiti’s Trash Into Fabric (And Creating Jobs While Doing It)
I’ll admit it, few materials in life are as convenient as plastic. It is used for gosh-darn, quite near everything in our lives — vehicles, packaging, electronics, clothing. I mean, you name it, plastic is probably in it. I’ll also admit that I may or […]
| dressed for fall | How You Can Wear All Your Favorite Summer Dresses Well Into Fall
One of my absolute favorite things about summer is how easy it can be to get dressed. Throw on a cute printed midi or a flowy maxi dress and some sandals and you’re good to go. One of my other favorite things about summer […]
| pack up | This Is Why (And How) You Should Pack Light For Your Next Trip
What you pack might have a lesser impact on the environment than say the type of transportation you use, but it makes an impact nonetheless. And you know what they say about small steps (they turn into miles, people!). From the weight of your bag […]
| right on target | 12 Eco-Friendly Beauty Brands You Can Find at Target
When I first started this blog, one of my main goals was to show people that buying more ethical products didn’t have to equate to you dropping boo koo bucks/pulling your hair out searching for said ethical products. That is why today I’m writing about […]
| hotel, motel, holiday inn | 7 Tips & 9 Resources to Help You Find Sustainable Accomodations
Okay, so you’ve figured out where you’re going to go on your next trip, and you’ve figured out how you’re going to get there. Next stop on the ethical travel train is figuring out where you’re going to stay. My husband and I often camp […]
| trash talkin’ on tuesday – riz boardshorts | A Garbage Truck Worth of Plastic Is Entering Our Ocean Every Minute, But Riz Boardshorts Wants to Turn That Plastic Pollution Into Modern Boardshorts With An Old School Feel
By now you have probably heard about about the plastic pollution that is clogging our oceans. Some estimates put plastic use at 300 million tons per year, with only 8% of it getting recycled. , Americans alone discard more than 30 million tons of plastic […]
| planes, trains & automobiles | Why Getting to Your Destination Might Be the Hardest Part When It Comes to Ethical Travel & Tips on How You Can Do It Better
Unless you are staying local, one of the biggest impacts our travels have comes from the transportation we use to get where we’re going. Planes, cars, boats and trains are all significant sources of carbon emissions. But not all modes of transportation are created equal, […]
| trash talkin’ on tuesday – liar the label | The Swimwear Company Turning Plastic Bottles Into Stylish Swimsuits
Joey Active Crop Top in Stripe If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times — our oceans have a pollution problem. Between the plastic pollution, caused from plastic bottles, straws and all of the other millions of plastic things in our lives […]
| if the shoe fits | Your Ultimate Ethical Summer Shoe Guide — The Only 8 Shoe Styles You Need to Look Great This Summer (And Beyond)
I may have mentioned my affinity for shoes before. Unfortunately, it’s hard to find cute shoes that are also ethically made. A lot of shoes today are made using a combination of questionable chemicals (i.e. lots of petroleum) and questionable labor practices (i.e. exploiting workers). […]
| travel light | What the Heck is Ethical Travel & Tips to Get You Started
Summer is here, and that can only mean one thing — travel season is upon us. That is why starting today (and continuing until who knows when), I will be starting a series on ethical travel — trying to answer your (and my) questions on […]
| back to the basics | Live the Give: The Tee Company Working To End Poverty Through Education
This post was sponsored by Live the Give and I received 1 item for review. But, as always, all views are genuinely mine and products are genuinely loved. The importance of education has been quite literally proclaimed throughout history: “The direction in which education start, a […]
| help for the homeless, part deux | Over Half A Million People in America Are Homeless On Any Given Night, But These 4 Companies Are out to Lend A Helping Hand
I’ve written about homelessness before. But in case you missed it/just need a refresher, let me drop some quick facts on you. According to the United Nations, there are at least 100 million homeless in the world today. In America, the National Law Center on […]
| trash talkin’ on tuesday – dick moby | Dick Moby — Out to Reduce Plastic Waste One Pair of Glasses at a Time
Hey! Me again, talking about our ocean plastic problem. I know, I’ve said it over and over and over (and over and over) again. But, I think it’s worth saying again — we have a plastic problem. We use a lot of plastic in our […]
| wake up and smell the coffee | Why You Should Care About Sustainable & Fair Trade Coffee, and 5 Coffee Companies Doing It Better
Like any normal, red-blooded human being, I really dig a good cup of coffee. And besides smelling amazing, being super tasty, and just helping me generally function in life, coffee has other “science” backed benefits, too. Coffee may lower your risk of death (#winning). I […]
| yes way rosé | 25 Rosés That Are Better For You and the Environment To Get You Through the Summer
Yes way rosé. Rosé all day. I could go on an on. And because it’s officially summer, and because everyone knows that rosé is the official drink of summer, that is officially doubly true. That is why today we’re talking about all things rosé. Admittedly, […]
| to the max | 49 Ethical Maxi Dresses To Get You Through the Summer
Well, it’s the official first day of summer and the weather in San Francisco has been downright balmy these past couple of days — which, FYI, is incredibly uncharacteristic (case in point, the weather today is foggy and the temp is currently 53 degrees). And […]
| i stand #WithRefugees | 5 Ways You Can Help on World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 every year. Refugee advocates urge people to use this day to focus on the plight of those who have been displaced by famine, war and oppression, and to commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of […]
| get a jump on it | 33 Ethical Jumpsuits For When You Want Maximum Style & Minimum Effort
I loooove me a good jumpsuit. It’s kind of the one stop shop for a outfit, amirite? One piece wonders. Low maintenance. Effortless chic. I could go on and on. And also, it feels like you’re wearing pajamas, so big plus there in my book. […]
| trash talkin’ on tuesday – plaine products | Plaine Products Is On A Mission To Make It Easy For You To Reduce Single Use Plastics In the Bathroom
You guys. We. Have. A. Plastic. Problem. I know, I know, I’ve said that before. But I think it’s worth saying again, and just in case you haven’t been paying attention, let me catch you up to speed: Some estimates put plastic use at nearly […]
| spf yourself before you wreck yourself | Your Sunscreen May Be Killing You & Our Coral Reefs, But Here are 11+ Suncreens That Are Better
The calendar may say it’s not “officially” summer yet but with nearly half the country experiencing some seriously scorching weather, I think ol’ Mother Nature would beg to differ. And warmer temps really only mean one thing in my book — spending more time outdoors…well, […]
| save our seas | The Ocean Needs Our Help – Learn Why & How You Can Celebrate World Oceans Day
If you’ve read my blog before you would know I love me some ocean. And you would also know that I have written about some of the pollution issues it’s facing…repeatedly. I’ve written about our plastic problem enough that you are probably ready to punch […]
| you scream, i scream, we all scream for ice cream | The Healthy(ish), Feel Good Way to Celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
It’s National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, and that can only mean one thing — time to shove copious amounts of chocolate ice cream into our mouths. Perfectly timed shortly after the unofficial start to summer (at least they tell me it’s summertime, although hard to […]
| trash talkin’ on tuesday – woodlike ocean | You Wouldn’t Believe How Many Tons of Fishing Gear Are Left in Our Oceans Every Year, But Woodlike Ocean is Here to Help
I may or may not have mentioned that there’s a little problem in our oceans called ghost nets before (hint: I absolutely did mention it). But for those of you who don’t know, according to World Animal Protection International, an estimated 640,000 metric tons of […]
| really really really ridiculously good looking | 9 Ways You Can Celebrate How Good Lookin’ Nature is on World Environment Day and Everyday
Today, a few short days after the U.S. withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement, we are ironically celebrating World Environment Day. Celebrated every June 5, World Environment Day is a holiday for reconnecting with nature and learning about the pressing issues facing our Earth. First […]
| donut get me started |Why We Celebrate National Donut Day & One Delicious Recipe To Help You Celebrate
It is National Doughnut Day people (or National Donut Day, if you prefer, which for the record, I do), and that can only mean one thing — it’s time to celebrate with some deep-fried, sweetened little pieces of heaven. National Donut Day is celebrated in […]
| be my guest | Decoding the Ever-Confusing Wedding Dress Code & All the Ethical Dresses That Will Fit the Bill
Well folks, it’s June. Which means we have arrived at peak wedding season. And while figuring out that wedding dress code might be a little bit puzzling — what the heck does “festive attire” or “beach formal” or “fancy ranch” mean anyway — finding ethical […]
| blue collar | You Wouldn’t Believe Some of the Issues Surrounding the Denim Industry, But These 12 Denim Toppers Are From Brands Doing It Better
I love me a good denim jacket and/or chambray shirt, or both, or all of the above. Like for serious. If you see me out and about the odds are high (about 99.1%) that I will be wearing one of those two things, or both, […]
| don’t shop ’til you drop | An Ex-Fast Fashion Addict on What I Learned Buying Less and 5 Tips on How You Can Do It, Too
Shortly after I first started this blog, I wrote a brief post about what I deemed “conscious consumerism.” The essential message being that purchasing a new item of clothing, even from an ethical company, should be a last resort when thinking about building a conscious […]
| but first [ugly], coffee | Imperfect Produce and Sightglass Coffee Are Teaming Up to Sell You Ugly Coffee & This Is Why You Should Care
I’ve written about Imperfect Product before, but by God, if they aren’t at it again. For those of you who haven’t read/don’t know/didn’t retain what you read/suffered a head injury that caused memory loss, Imperfect Produce, is helping in the fight against food waste (long […]
| trash talkin’ on tuesday – kiss the sky performance yoga mats | Your Yoga Mat Might Have Been Made With Cancer Causing Materials, But This Company Is Better
I know, I know, I’m beginning to sound like a broken record, but I’m going to say it again anyway — we have a plastic problem. But in case you haven’t been reading, according to a 2015 study, an estimated 19.4 billion pounds of plastic […]
| let the [chocolate] chips fall | Celebrating National Chocolate Chip Day with the Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
You guuuuys…today is National Chocolate Chip Day. Yep, didn’t know that was a thing, but I’m sure glad it is. No better way to celebrate than to chow down on an American classic — chocolate chip cookies. But before we jump into the good stuff, […]
| word to your mother | 8 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas So You Won’t Look Like Jerk
FYI, Mother’s Day is on Sunday. I know, I know sometimes we get busy. And sometimes (just sometimes) we forget to get a gift for those oh so important/special/amazing/inspiring women in our lives. Never fret, I’ve got you covered. I’ve come up with a list […]
| trash talking on tuesday — rust & fray | The Company Making Bags From Cutting Room Floor Waste
I’ve written about our textile waste issue a few times before. Very quickly though — the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that in 2013, 15 million tons of textile waste was generated, and 13 million tons were sent to landfill or incinerator (almost 11 million of […]
| change is good | Change Co. – the Subscription Box That’s Giving Back
Whether you are looking for a last minute Mother’s Day gift (me), or you just want to treat yourself to something that will come in the mail that is not a credit card bill or Chinese restaurant menu (also me), then subscription boxes are a […]
| tacos y tequila | Everything You Are Gonna Need for the Best Cinco de Mayo Celebration Ever
Today is the 5th of May, better known to many as Cinco de Mayo. And if you have read my blog before/know me, it probably comes as no surprise that this is one of my favorite days of the year And if that does come […]
| wham bam thank you ma’am | 7 Reasons Why You Should Be Practicing Gratitude and an Easy Guide to Get You Started
I’ve been reading/thinking/slightly obsessing over gratitude lately. My husband and I are currently in a state of transition/contemplation/utter confusion. This has mainly been caused by the fact that we have a lot on our plates/minds — like me finding a career I’m passionate about, us […]
| spring in your step | The 6-Piece Spring Shoe Wardrobe, All From Ethical Brands
I’m sure when most people think of ethical or sustainable fashion, the words crunchy or unusual probably come to mind well before fashionable or on trend. That’s why one of my main goals for this blog was to show people that there are pieces that […]
| trash talkin’; on tuesday’ – ooho! | The Company That Wants To Replace Your Plastic Water Bottle
I’ve mentioned our plastic problem once or twice before, but never one to forgo a golden opportunity, here I am again. And, in case you haven’t been reading (welcome, BTW), let me catch you up to speed. Whether it be the packaging on your latest […]
| make like a tree | 6+ Companies That Make It Easy to Celebrate Arbor Day
I like trees. You like trees. I think it’s safe to say we all like trees, amirite? As a country we like trees so much that we actually designated a holiday for them. And that day, my friends is today. Today is Arbor Day — […]
| trash talkin’ on tuesday – aeon row | How One Company Is Turning Garment Waste Into Cool Clothing
I’ve talked about our garment waste issue before, but in honor of Fashion Revolution Week and thinking about changing the way we consume fashion, I thought it would be good idea to have a refresher course. In 2012 factories churned out 80 billion items of […]
| think before you buy | Why Buying Less Is More Important Than Buying Ethical
This will be short and sweet, but before I go on and tell you all about the things you need to go out and buy, I wanted to take a quick second to stop and talk about the term conscious consumerism. Clearly, I’m a big […]
