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10 Sustainable Brands for Ethically-Made Straw Bags
The warmer weather is lifting our spirits and although a 2020 summer will probably look a lot different to previous years since so many of us are yet to feel confident enough to venture outside our own countries thanks to COVID-19, we are still looking forward to spending some time in the sun– responsibly with...
10 Ethical and Sustainable Holiday Gifts for Stylish Vegans
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by EWP partner Made Trade. When you buy through our links, we may earn fees. Any opinions expressed are held by that of the author. For more information about our policies, click here. Christmas and the holiday season are just around the corner and will be here before you know it! If...
How We Roll: Not Your Average Toilet Paper Company
One of the lighter and more surprising things this year has taught us is the value of toilet paper; the COVID-19 pandemic and the panic buying that ensued has created a heightened demand (and anxiety) on the availability of toilet paper. With higher numbers of people also working from home or in some form of...
The Beginnings of a Clean Beauty Brand: Meet Emma Lewisham
Having written about clean beauty before and also understanding the green washing that comes with the industry, it’s often hard for consumers to get it right when purchasing products. There are loopholes that beauty brands can jump through and buzzwords that can greenwash and often natural skincare products are anything but. Which is why a...
13 of the Best Tiny Houses in Australia to Stay in
The tiny house movement certainly isn’t new but in the past few years it has really picked up momentum. As lives get busier, more disconnected, full of digital content consumption with an emphasis on the hustle culture, tiny houses are a refreshing take on life. Whether tiny homes appeal to you because of their small...
I Live in an Apartment and Have Been Composting for a Year. Here’s My Advice for Novices…
Home composting can be a little daunting when you begin but once you have it down pat it’s actually pretty simple and extremely rewarding. There’s satisfaction from being able to physically see the positive impact of stopping waste from going to landfill. I’ve been home composting for the past year and while I still consider myself...
I Wore the Same Item of Clothing for a Whole Week – And Here’s What I Learned
This year I participated in The Social Outfit’s #WearTheChange2020 Campaign to raise awareness and funds for the work they do through education and training of new migrant and refugee communities. The campaign was an ethical styling challenge that involved picking one item from my wardrobe and wearing that every day for a week. The item...
#Plantstagram: 10 Green Instagram Accounts to Follow for Plant Inspiration
Naturally being eco-conscious we love Mother Nature and now more than ever we are nurturing our home spaces (given we can’t really be anywhere else thanks to COVID-19) and that involves bringing the outside in. I for one have been slowly transforming my room into a sort of plant jungle, not only for the aesthetic...
Dorina: Inside the Changing Face of Sustainable Lingerie
All women rejoice there is a changing face of lingerie. When we witnessed the fall of lingerie and swimwear giant Victoria Secret last year and the company’s ‘ideal’ beauty norms rejected by the global society, we could see a tide turning. With it comes the emergence of a new, more inclusive beauty and fashion standard...
A Guide to Sustainable Living for Renters and Tenants
Tenants in rental properties have little control of changing the space they live in. When it comes to sustainability however there’s lots that can be done as a renter to reduce impact on the planet and contribute positively to society. Sure renters might not be able to install solar power or live completely off-grid but...
The Ultimate Guide to Online Fashion Stores for Second-Hand and Vintage Clothing
Whether you are after one-off vintage threads, pre-loved designer pieces or even a luxury item that you’ve been lusting after at a more affordable price, we have rounded up some of the best online places to shop second-hand from the comfort of your own home. Depop Depop is kind of like the Instagram of second-hand...