How To Be A Conscious Consumer This Holiday Season (Plus The Best 2022 Sustainable Black Friday + Cyber Monday Deals)
While I’ll be doing my best to avoid making any purchases on Black Friday or Cyber Monday this year, I know that for many, the holiday sale season is a great time to buy sustainable alternatives at a lower price. I’m sharing my tips for being a conscious consumer during the holiday season as well as sales from sustainable companies I trust.
100 Ways To Live More Sustainably – Simple Sustainable Living Actions
There are so many different ways to live a sustainable lifestyle. When I first decided I wanted to live more sustainably I turned to social media and got a very ~curated~ picture of what sustainability looks like. In reality no two sustainable lifestyles look the same. This post includes 100 different big and little things that you can do to live more sustainably.
Everlane Glove Boot Review | Fit, Quality, Color & More
Since getting these Everlane boots a few weeks ago I’ve gotten a ton of questions about them. Are the comfortable? Do they fit true to size? How on earth do you clean them? I’m answering all these questions (and more) in my honest review of the Everlane Glove Boot ReKnit.
So You Want To Be A Conscious Consumer? Part II: How To Shop Your Values
The cornerstone of conscious consumerism is seeing your purchases as a vote. By choosing to buy something you are monetarily supporting the systems in place that made that something possible – whether it be food, a piece of clothing, or a service. Thinking this way about your purchases allows you to think more deeply about what you’re buying instead of just unconsciously buying things. In an economy and retail environment that is built to encourage impulse purchases, thinking consciously about each purchase you make is a rebellious act. In this post I talk all about what it means to shop your values, the questions I ask myself before making a purchase, and when to give myself a break and think a little less consciously about my purchases.
Composting In A College Apartment – And How To Prevent Food Waste In The First Place
I tried composting in my college apartment and this is what I learned. I’m talking all about why food waste is an environmental issue, how to compost without making it smell, and other food waste prevention tips.
So You Want To Be A Conscious Consumer? Part I: A Guide To Finding Your Values
These days there are a lot of things to care about. In this three-part series – So You Want To Be A Conscious Consumer? – I’m breaking down how I’ve become a more conscious consumer and how I use my consumer values to influence my purchasing decisions. This first post in the series is all about finding and reflecting on your values.