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Sustainability Tips for the New Year
Read more: Sustainability Tips for the New YearIntroduction Whether you’re new to living a sustainable lifestyle or looking for ways to expand your commitment, we’ve put together a list of steps you can take this year to be more sustainable at home and at work. Here are some simple things you can do: Start composting in your kitchen. Composting is a great…
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8 Things to Gift the Sustainable Girlie in Your Life
Read more: 8 Things to Gift the Sustainable Girlie in Your LifeIntroduction Hey there! I’m here to help you find the perfect gift for the sustainable girlie in your life. Whether you’re looking for something for a friend, sister, or girlfriend, I’ve got some great ideas that will be sure to put a smile on their face. A Fair Trade Certified, organic cotton Tote Bag If…
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Sustainable Christmas Presents
Read more: Sustainable Christmas PresentsIntroduction It’s that time of year where we’re all thinking about Christmas presents, but it can be hard to find things that are sustainable as well as interesting. So here are some ideas for presents that will last, help the environment and make people smile! LED fairy lights LED fairy lights are the perfect sustainable…
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Conscious Consumerism
Read more: Conscious ConsumerismIntroduction Buying new is the easiest way to shop, but it isn’t always the most sustainable. I know that when I want to buy something, I don’t want to think about where it came from or how much energy was wasted in getting it into my hands. But as a conscious consumer, you have an…
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Sustainability Anxiety and What to do about it
Read more: Sustainability Anxiety and What to do about itIntroduction As someone who tries to live sustainably, I’ve found myself battling anxiety more and more. It started in university, when I was learning about how unsustainable our food system is, and then again when I graduated and started to read about climate change. These days, as you might have noticed from reading the news…
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Everyday Skincare Routine
Read more: Everyday Skincare RoutineIntroduction Keeping your skin healthy and glowing is easy, once you know which products to use. Here are my favourite everyday skincare products, so that you can start looking your best today! Cleanser Cleansing is one of the most important steps in skincare, and it’s a step that you should never skip. A good cleanser…
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Thrift Shopping
Read more: Thrift ShoppingReview the facts and benefits of thrifting. Why should you thrift shop? Thrift shopping is good for the environment. By purchasing secondhand or vintage clothing and accessories, you are keeping old clothes out of landfills and reducing your carbon footprint. Thrift shopping is good for your wallet. By buying gently worn items that have already…
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How to Shop Sustainably
Read more: How to Shop SustainablyIf your Instagram feed is full of brands launching “sustainable” clothing lines or coming out with new clothing recycling programs, you’re not alone. It seems like every day some fast fashion company has a new sustainability initiative trying to convince us they’re not just filling landfills and causing massive amounts of pollution. If you’re reading…
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3 Small Businesses to Support
Read more: 3 Small Businesses to SupportSupporting small and local businesses is one way to shop more sustainably. Here’s a few of my favourites to check out.