I managed to make my way into a garment factory in Vietnam and this is what I found…
As you would expect, I was pretty shocked. I’ve heard about factories like this and seen images, but nothing prepared me for entering the machine that feeds our consumption – big brand garments being pieced together at an alarming rate in poor conditions.… Read More
5 practical ways to help with everyday indecision (and reduce your carbon footprint)
You don’t always have to know exactly what you want to squash indecision. Most of the time knowing what you don’t want will work just as well.
My process is simple: narrow down your choices, make a good judgement call, and get on with your life.… Read More
It’s easy if you do it right…
For some reason we have a tendency to hang on to things even when we know we don’t really need them. But those who have embraced minimalism know the feeling of relief and freedom attained by detaching yourself from “stuff”.… Read More
Up to 40% of food in the US is wasted, tons of which is produce that is too “ugly” to sell in supermarkets. Luckily some conscious consumers are working to give truck loads of ugly produce a second chance.
Innovators continue leveraging technology to solve huge problems that shouldn’t exist.… Read More
Organisms are complex beings made up of hundreds to millions of units working together to form a whole. If one unit goes down the whole organism can be impacted. The organelles of a cell, the cells of an organ, the organs of an animal… the species of an ecosystem.… Read More
The quick answer (for the US) is buses, but as you already know there’s more to it.
Here’s a quick overview:
Post by: prch
Project JUST is a non profit that offers a great tool for conscious consumers. Their brand guide is a wonderful resource that makes shopping ethically easier and less stressful. They offer pros and cons for each brand (currently 75 listed) along with info on the following categories:
Overview of Project JUST:
Project JUST is building a community to help shoppers learn the stories behind their clothes.… Read More
It’s too easy to ride the bench…
When you look at sustainability as a whole, it’s overwhelming. The scale of such an immense problem as global warming makes us, as individuals, feel powerless. I’m 1 out of 7 Billion people on this planet. There really isn’t anything I can do except wag my finger at those corrupt politicians and fat cat businessmen making money off the destruction of our planet.… Read More
The hardest part about being a conscious consumer is staying informed. While brands may change their environmental stance, social movements will rise and fall in popularity, and governments will sludge along, the core motivations behind my purchasing decisions remain the same. I configure my daily habits to support the change I want to see in the world.… Read More
Guest Post by: Blair Libby
In the neighborhoods surrounding colleges and universities, a growing number of houses are dedicating themselves to environmentally-conscious and sustainable living. At CITRUS (Community Initiative To Restore Urban Sustainability) House, students from Santa Clara University are practicing a cooperative and eco-friendly lifestyle.… Read More
