Is Everlane ethical? According to Good on You, a rating site that I use quite often, the answer is no. But I argue that it’s more complicated than that, and that recent initiatives show that they’re being true to their word.
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Follow the Frog: The Important Work of Rainforest Alliance & How You Can Support It
Sponsored by Rainforest Alliance . Text, photos, and stories are my own. As a child of the nineties and early aughts, I was saturated in environmentalism. From Fern Gully to Animal Planet documentaries to political conversations on climate change, it …
Help Me Out! Reader Survey 2018
If you’ve been around StyleWise for awhile, you’ll recall that I humbly ask you to fill out my (brief!) reader survey each year. It really helps me decide how to prioritize content, what subjects to delve more deeply into, and …
Greedy Influencers, Bitter Brands: 5 Ways to Spot and Select an Ethical Influencer
Why there’s animosity and distrust between influencers and brands, and how to achieve a better relationship.
Book Review: A Life Less Throwaway by Tara Button
I received a copy of A Life Less Throwaway to review Finding Your Style, Pursuing Things That Last My not-so-secret secret is that I really didn’t like Marie Kondo’s The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. For one, Kondo begins …
Empty Claims & Empty Bellies: Why All Natural Isn’t Always Better, with Dr. Epstein-Levi
This post was written by my friend, Dr. Rebecca Epstein-Levi, a professor and writer working at the intersection of religion and bioethics. If there’s one thing the ethical blogging niche needs, it’s more experts, so I’m thankful that Rebecca agreed …
Ethical Lab-Grown Diamonds: the Best Option for Eco-Friendly Jewelry
Sponsored and written by MiaDonna Diamonds with my editorial approval The Best Option for Eco-Friendly Jewelry In recent years, consumers have begun to understand the devastating effects of diamond mining. On top of the damage to individuals and economies in …
Is Online Shopping More Polluting Than Shopping In-Store?
Online Shopping More Polluting Than Shopping In-Store? This post was written by Jen Panaro and originally appeared on Honestly Modern. Is online or in-store shopping better for the environment? As with most things, it depends, but here’s what the data …
The Business of Blogging: Why Fair Trade Rhetoric Must Include Bloggers
The fair trade system was created to address the root causes of global poverty and income inequality by advocating on behalf of marginalized workers – mostly women – and creating economic infrastructure to aid in long term, sustainable employment. Because …
Wonder Wardrobe Capsule Closet Course
This post was sponsored by Wonder Wardrobe and I received a complimentary course for review. Wonder Wardrobe Capsule Closet Course Review The first thing you should know about Daria Andronescu, founder and creator of the Wonder Wardrobe program and video …
Benefits of Natural Dye in the Fashion Industry
This post was sponsored by MATTER Prints as part of an ongoing partnership. Research and opinions are my own. Benefits of Natural Dye The fashion industry has a dye problem… The increased demand for textile products… and the use of …
Something Old, Something New: The Benefits of Buying a Secondhand Engagement Ring
This post was sponsored by Catherine Trenton Jewellery. Wedding photos by Lindsey Pemberton for Leah and Daniel Wise. Daniel and I got married eight years ago this July on a sunny day in Lakeland, Florida. Looking back on our wedding …
A Happy Accident: Causebox Spring Subscription Box Review
Contains affiliate links Welp, I pulled a Leah and accidentally purchased the Spring Causebox subscription box. You may be asking yourself how that’s possible. I subscribed to Causebox in December because I wanted to give some of the items in …
Nearly 5 Years After Rana Plaza, Has Anything Changed?
What’s changed 5 years after Rana Plaza collapsed? Hannah Thiesen gives an on the ground update from Bangladesh.
Is Social Good Marketing Just Another Form of Greenwashing?
Is Social Good Marketing Hiding Ethical Issues? Recently I’ve been dealing with a really unpleasant situation regarding a company that reached out to me for collaboration. Their marketing looked good: they produce eco-friendly accessories in the USA through a program …