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This piece was written by me with compensation and support from MATTER Prints What Does Artisan Made Mean? Artisan made was the buzzword that triggered my exploration of ethical consumerism. In 2011, while undertaking a routine shelf-tidying during my shift …
Lately I’ve stopped using the word “sustainable” as often and have started thinking in terms of abundance. Where sustainability requires a minimum standard, abundance allows for a re-imagining of what’s possible. Sure, there are limited resources and it can feel …
Charity Navigator’s fixation on low overhead has trained people to assume that overhead is inherently bad when it comes to nonprofits.
Weekend links on tech addiction and more
This post is not sponsored, but Retrospecced sent try-on items free of charge, which I will be sending back after review. Since glasses are a medical item, I decided I wanted to purchase frames myself rather than request free product. …
A quick disclaimer: This is an opinion piece. I’m not a lawyer. My analysis of legal documents was done independently and some analysis may be incomplete. Photos courtesy of OESH. When I learned that exceedingly popular “eco” shoe company, Rothy’s, …
What?! I just received an email from Fair Trade USA notifying me that J.Crew and Madewell have officially joined the Fair Trade Certified family, with 30+ styles receiving the certification agency’s stamp of approval. From the press release: For every …
Why I’m tired of receiving offers for free stuff from brands without accountability or compensation.
Just when I think that blogging is too demanding, I look over my Analytics and heave a sigh of relief. Though some posts are situated firmly in current events, and therefore fade into the internet black hole in a few …
Hey! Remember when I promised I would fill you in on the results of my Reader Survey in September? Sorry about that. But it’s becoming a bit of a tradition to overpromise and then actually post in December. Without further …
Nimble’s Sustainable Tech Charger This post was sponsored by Nimble in partnership with Ethical Writers & Creatives. You’ve heard about my ancient iPhone technology, so now let me tell you about my ancient car. Goldie Locks II is a gold …
Update: it looks like the Remade line has disappeared from thredUP’s site without any notice. In one of the most appalling greenwashing angles I’ve ever seen, Thredup just released their “Remade” line. Contrary to its name, Remade is not remade …
Minimalist, Conscious Parenting This post was written by Rebecca Ballard, founder of Maven Women and all around wonderful human who I had the good fortune of spending time with in DC last month. I view my chief parenting role as that of …
What I learned at a Washington DC sustainable fashion event I attended.
Is Everlane ethical? In this follow-up to my previous Everlane post, I asked a member of the Everlane team for answers and share my thoughts.
