We explore slow consumption, high style, and low waste.
Swift’s Midnights Release is an Eco Nightmare Dressed Like a Daydream
Taylor Swift’s limited edition vinyl for Midnights—released in five colors—looks like a smart marketing strategy, but it has a major ecological downside: vinyl is toxic to produce and is hazardous to your health. Here’s what every music lover should know about their record collection.
Giving up the Gloss
Ready to get off of the Glossier bandwagon? Here’s a list of eco-conscious alternatives to some of your favorite Glossier skincare products.
DIY Sanitary Pads
Period underwear and menstrual cups are some of the sustainable ways to get through your monthly cycle, but you can also knit your own reusable pads.
High Art, Low Waste
As makers, we have a responsibility to be mindful of the items we create and put into our world. A pandemic slump led me to reconsider how I made and sold my art. Here are some ways to reduce plastic consumption and waste in your own art, crafts, and merchandise.
Plastic-Free Home Cleaning
There is a truly clean way to tidy up your home without dirtying the planet. Here’s my tried-and-tested guide to non-toxic cleaning supplies that are plastic- and waste-free.
The Plastic-Free Kitchen
The kitchen is one of the most plastic and trash-heavy areas in our homes, and we are kidding ourselves that plastic is recycled. Here are the 5 Rs (refuse, reduce, reuse, rot, and recipes) that summarize my strategy for a zero-waste kitchen.
The Plastic Toy Takeover
We wish that our kids only wanted handcrafted eco friendly toys, but that is pure fantasy. Here are some realistic strategies for mitigating the plastic toy island in your home.
The Plastic-Free Bathroom
It’s no secret that the beauty and hygiene industries have an addiction to single-use plastics, and sometimes it’s really hard to imagine an alternative is even available. I’ll share some of the plastic-free products I’ve found and still use daily.