Not all wines are vegan. This news comes as a shock to many as most people assume that wine is just made from grapes. In fact, during the winemaking process many wine producers and wineries will use animal-derived products as their “fining agents”. These are substances that help to separate, clarify and filter out all the...
What better gift you can give to your skin than having luxurious bed sheets and bedding to snuggle into? Even better when those sheets are made fairly, are organic and non-toxic, you can sleep comfortably knowing no harm was caused. So here are the sustainable bedding brands that offer comfy, soft, and silky smooth bed...
Cosmetic and beauty products are evolving. They are healthier, more natural, less toxic… and vegan. Many widely-available cosmetic products contain dead animal ingredients in their formula. These includes ingredients such as insect extracts, the uric acid of cows, and beeswax, among others. Vegan beauty and cosmetic products on the other hand are free from animal...
Sunglasses are a summer essential. Of course, aside from doing its job of protecting our eyes from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun, these stylish sustainable and ethical sunglasses just make you look effortlessly cool. Whether made from recycled materials, reclaimed wood, bamboo, and cork, the following eyewear brands are without a doubt better for the...
Summer is almost here and to celebrate its near return, we thought we’d curate a list of eco-stylish swimwear brands from the land down under for the woman who loves to support her fellow Aussies as much as she loves sun and surf. So without further ado, here are 10 Australian sustainable swimwear brands to dive...
Can minimalism and frugality coexist with your love of shopping sustainable and ethical fashion brands? Of course! The solution is ethical capsule wardrobe collections. A capsule wardrobe refers to a small collection of seasonally appropriate, mix-and-match clothes that can be layered or combined to create multiple outfits. As discussed in our previous article Creating an Eco-Friendly...
Looking for a pair of totally “clean” jeans? Sorry to disappoint you, but there aren’t any. Each time a product is created, it uses up resources. The most sustainable pair of jeans? The ones that don’t exist! However, if you must buy a pair of jeans and can’t find the perfect ones browsing second-hand sites...
Looking for some seriously stylish, yet sustainable and ethical dresses that are ideal for summer? Don’t fret, you’ve landed on the right page. We list the ethical brands that will magically turn your ordinary summer into a memorable season, turning you into a knock-out without knocking out the planet, too. Here are seven conscious brands stocking...
It’s commonly thought that buying ethically costs more. And it’s true – to a certain extent. When you start paying more attention to ecologically friendly, ethical, and sustainable brands you soon realize that average costs of buying ethical clothes is higher than fast fashion pieces because the prices of inputs and wages for ‘fair trade’...
Who doesn’t love a good pair of shoes? Women especially are fascinated with shoe brands that are not only fashionable and comfortable but increasingly, they also care about ones that are ethical and environmentally-friendly. And while it’s easy to find ‘ethically-made’ shoes, what’s harder to find is ethically-made vegan shoes, heels and sandals. Related Post:...
Shoes are wardrobe staples. They are designed to protect our feet from cold weather, sharp objects, and uncomfortable surfaces. But as shoes have passed on from being an item of luxury to an item of absolute necessity (as with most items that have withstood the test of time) fashion has played a vital role in...
It’s hard to find eco-friendly replacements for common (but toxic) beauty products, particularly at the very beginning when you’re trying to make better sustainable lifestyle choices and trying to work out which is the most relevant ‘eco’ option. One product that women find especially difficult to replace with a better alternative is perfume, as women...