Welcome back! In an effort to give you guys the 411 on all of your sustainable options as a consumer, we're doing a special feature on a brand in a realm we haven't covered yet. Introducing: Pela! Pela is a badass company that made the first ever compostable phone case! Inspired by plastic pollution/litter, the founder of Pela, Jeremy Lang, wanted to create a better option for people than the more common plastic phone case. If you think about it, most people cycle through a few phone cases within the lifespan of their phone, and then upgrade to a new model that cause for brand new cases. This is a constant cycle in the technological age, and Pela wanted to...
Welcome back! With the constant changes and new developments involved in sustainability, we thought it would be fun to recap the all the best sustainability-related stuff we're loving and give our recommendations to you guys. SEPTEMBER FAVORITES Fav sustainable product: Refillable deodorant We know this sounds a little crazy. But, quite a few brands are making reusable deodorant containers that you can buy inserts for, so you don't have to throw out a plastic deodorant bottle every time you run out! This reduces your plastic waste a TON and you get a cute little reusable bottle to have for life! Here are some options: https://www.dove.com/us/en/stories/tips-and-how-to/sweating-tips/introducing-our-first-refillable-reusable-deodorant https://byhumankind.com/products/deodorant https://www.mymyro.com/products/case/deco Fav new sustainable brand: Blueland This is such a baddass brand with some...
Welcome back! One of the best ways to make your life a lot better for the planet is to incorporate some meatless meals in some days. Meat production and consumption is responsible for a lot of negative impacts on the planet. Factory farming is responsible for more greenhouse gases than all transportation systems combined (PETA). Additionally, forests are cleared to make room for the factory farms, contributing to global deforestation and further expediting climate change. However, even with all the bad stuff, we know that going meatless can be really intimidating. With a lot of stigma surrounding vegetarianism and veganism, it can be really hard to get started and find a way that works for you. We wanted to share...
Welcome back! While talking about sustainability and consumerism, it's crucial we talk about clothes. The fashion and textile industry is one of the biggest polluters and biggest source of waste in the world. And, with fashion trends and seasonal drops, clothing is a huge contributor to the culture of consumerism we live in. Of course, I'm a huge fan of retail therapy myself, and clothes are a huge part of self expression for a lot of people. So, we're debunking some common myths about clothes and fashion to help you get the most out of you closet and ensure that your clothes aren't having a negative impact on the environment. Myth #1: You need to wash your clothes after every...
Welcome back! One of our favorite things to do in our free time is go thrifting! As college students, thrifting is such a great way to save money buying clothes. This is the perfect way to experiment with style on a budget, as well as be better to the planet. It's also so fun to go and explore new shops with friends and pick out each other outfits! With all the options for fast fashion and the endless stream of consumerist media, it's SO hard to avoid the urge to overbuy from fashion companies that damage the planet. Thrifting is a way to get some retail therapy while not putting any money into the hands of unethical corporations. In fact,...
