12 Brands helping to combat overconsumption.
Becoming aware of our overconsumption habit is the first step to change. There are many innovative brands dedicated to helping us live a more sustainable lifestyle that are worth supporting. Some provide alternative eco friendly materials, some make it easier to rent as opposed to buy, and some provide access to less than perfect food. Here are 12 brands redefining the way we shop.
The cost of overconsumption.
As human beings, it’s natural that we consume goods and services such as food, clothing, and energy. These naturally extract resources from the planet, the challenge is however, when we use these resources faster than they can be replenished. For example, using trees to make paper or furniture faster than the trees can regrow. The stark reality is that we now need 1.7 earths to meet our consumption needs. How can we do better?
Generation buy. Are we coming full circle?
Three years ago, I decided to make one change every 6 months for a more sustainable life. Some were easier than others, but year over year, my life is more sustainable and I’ve made 8 significant changes that have stuck. I don’t fool myself into thinking that I will live like my Grandmother, but I will always follow her example and be inspired by Gen Z who are more conscious consumers.
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!
5 Sustainable food changes you can start today!
We’re busy, stretched for time. Increasingly, we grab convenient, pre-packaged, processed food options without considering the impact to our bodies or the planet. In addition, with the abundance of food, we often buy too much wasting our planet’s precious resources. With simple changes, we can rethink how we consume food and in the process improve our health and make choices that foster a more sustainable lifestyle overall!
5 Sustainable fashion changes you can start today!
The amount of waste stemming from the over-production and over-consumption of clothing has a huge impact on our planet. That is only one of the many problems in the fashion industry which include; unsustainable agricultural practices, microplastic and toxic chemicals, and human and animal rights abuse. Each one of us has an amazing opportunity to change. Here are 5 sustainable fashion changes you can implement today!
5 Sustainable beauty changes you can start today!
Health and beauty products play a huge role in our lives yet it’s estimated that they’re responsible for about 30% of the plastic waste in the world. There is a huge opportunity to become more sustainable with our beauty habits. In this post, we explore 5 simple changes that can have a positive impact on the planet.
How to cultivate a more sustainable life – the real impact of a holistic focus.
One way of cultivating a more sustainable life is to focus on holistic change. Holistic choices are ones which have an impact on both earth and life. In this post, we focus on the impact of holistic change using fast fashion as an example.
How to cultivate a more sustainable life – the real impact of an earth-centered focus.
Continuing our discussion on how to live more sustainably, let’s delve into more detail on the earth-centric part of the equation. Being earth-focused means that one’s choices and actions are centered around a respect for our planet (ie) conserving resources. In this post we explore some ways to change using an earth-focused approach.
How to cultivate a more sustainable life – the real impact of a life-centered focus.
One way of cultivating a more sustainable life is to focus on changes that impact the quality of life for living things. Life-centered change involves focusing on actions that are centered around respecting animal and human lives. In this post, we focus on the impact of life-focused change and how it relates to animal agriculture.