I had a really good 21st birthday present- Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy! LOL at the irony, but you heard me right! This fast fashion conglomerate filed for bankruptcy on September 29th, 2019. This store, which my-seventh-grade-self used to view as a utopia of cute clothes and glamour, has been one of the prime perpetrators …
Although most countries find it incredibly difficult to measure and quantify food loss waste (FLW), it is widely accepted that especially in developed countries, we waste an unfathomable amount of perfectly good food. The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that globally, roughly one third of the food produced for consumption …
A 2018 study entitled “Reducing food’s environmental impacts through producers and consumers” shook the world with findings that concurred that veganism is the single most impactful thing one could do to save the environment. I wanted to uncover just some of the environmental benefits of veganism and how YOU can make a difference with your …
I’m a huge proponent for supporting ethical fashion brands. I believe that companies transparent about their manufacturing process, workers’ wages, and sustainability practices are worth putting my dollar behind. The ethical fashion or slow fashion movement directly challenges the phenomenon known as the fast fashion movement. In a nutshell, the fast fashion movement …
Fair Trade is a word that gets thrown around a lot without much understanding for what it actually is. While the term may conjure up notions of hippies and organic produce and what not, its meanings and implications actually deal with a very serious issue that many people aren’t informed about. Originally …
Palm oil gets a bad rep- and for good reasons. The most produced vegetable oil in the world, it is found in a whole range of products: from foods, to body care, to household products. The production and manufacturing of palm oil is highly destructive to the environment for a plethora of reasons, all …
(This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of the links, I may receive a small commission from your purchase, at no additional cost to you. This helps sustain my blog! Thanks! xx) Have you ever experimented with a summer capsule wardrobe? I personally was unaware of the …
MILK. From a young age, we’re inundated with the idea that it’s something we need for nourishment. Today I wanted to explore some Milk Myths with you and answer the question- IS MILK HEALTHY?
Happy Plastic Free July! Plastic Free July is a movement dedicated to raising awareness of the harmful effects that single use plastic has on the environment. For the duration of the month, participants are encouraged to give up single use plastics (grocery bags, water bottles, cutlery, etc.) and replace them with more sustainable alternatives. (This …
Fast fashion yields disastrous consequences for people and the planet. Learn more about the fast fashion complex and how you can work towards a more just planet by giving up fast fashion.
