5 Sustainable home changes you can start today!
Our homes have countless opportunities to live more sustainably, all it requires is changing our mindset. Instead of opting for the easiest, most convenient solution – like grabbing a paper towel – think twice and set up a new more sustainable habit. Here are 5 ways to become more sustainable in your home, often you will not only help protect our planet but also save yourself some money!
Why using an eco friendly clothes detergent matters.
No discussion on sustainable fashion would be complete without talking about clothing care. Washing and caring for clothing is a big piece of being kinder to living things and the earth. Choosing eco friendly clothes detergent is an important part of this picture, along with how often one does laundry and the water temperature.
What’s better, biodegradable or compostable garbage bags?
There has been an explosion of green products for garbage. These products claim to be eco friendly and are growing in market share. Often priced higher than traditional bags, they seem to be a sustainable option. But are we making a difference by switching to these biodegradable or compostable garbage bags?
Buy better with our leather certification guide.
We’ve all seen that cute pair of leather shoes that claims to be certified, giving us permission to feel better about buying the product? But, what do these certifications really mean? What goes into the leather certification process and what should we know?
How does alternative leather stack up?
There are more and more options for alternative leather on the market, it can be challenging to understand which ones to choose and if these choices are really a kinder option than animal leather. There are two main kinds of leather alternatives: Synthetic Leather and Bioleather, let’s explore these options.
Is leather sustainable?
Can buying and enjoying leather products be kind? If you scroll Instagram, there are many brands promoting ethical and sustainable leather shoes. How is this possible? In this post, we gain a deeper understanding of how buying leather products impacts us, others, and the environment answering the question, is leather sustainable?
Recycling tips for an eco friendly home.
We know our natural resources are getting scarcer, landfills are overflowing, our planet is in peril, and our consumption and packaging waste is out of control. How can our recycling habits be kinder? Here’s the lowdown on recycling and some key recycling tips!
How do the alternatives to plastic straws measure up?
Plastic straws have become an emblem of our throwaway culture, contributing to the staggering amount of plastic waste that pollutes our planet. These simple utensils do not biodegrade and accumulate in landfills and the oceans.