How To Reduce Waste When You Go Back To School

In this highly requested post I’m sharing all of my favorite tips for having a more sustainable back to school season. There are some non-consumer related tips, some ways to shop more consciously, and some other things to think about as we head into a new season.

Sustainable Denim Diaries: Boyish Jeans

As someone with quite the denim collection in her closet, learning about how water-intensive and dirty the denim manufacturing process is shocked me quite a bit. I have since been on the lookout for high-quality jeans made with people & the planet in mind through my Sustainable Denim Diaries series. Today I’m talking all about Boyish Jeans, a brand I am impressed with on all levels. Read this post to learn more about their extensive sustainability initiatives and where they are excelling in this sliver of the denim industry.

I (Almost) Never Pay Full Price For Sustainable Clothing. Here’s How.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: shopping sustainably can be expensive (especially when it comes to clothing from sustainable and ethical brands), but it also doesn’t have to be. In today’s post I’m breaking down all of the ways I, a college student, have grown my sustainable wardrobe without breaking the bank over the past four years.

How Living Sustainably Saves Me Money

Living a sustainable lifestyle can be expensive. I’ve talked about the privilege I have to live the sustainable lifestyle that I do before, but I want to also shed light on the ways in which living sustainably has already saved me money. Knowledge is power (and in this case knowledge is also money) so share the ways that you save money by living sustainably in the comment section.

Recycle Your Old Clothes With These Sustainable Brands (2024)

Part of being a conscious consumer is knowing what to do with your clothing once it has reached the end of its useful life. Though there are lots of textile recycling and donation programs out there, make sure you’re doing your due diligence and choosing to partner with companies who are committed to making the world a better place. In this post I’m sharing my most trusted brands with textile recycling programs, and what to look out for when doing your own research.