National Picnic Founder Interview Betsy makes versatile, handmade garments with organic and heritage fabrics under the label, National Picnic. Her aesthetic is just what I prefer: classic, wearable pieces with a twist, and her focus on sustainability, domestic production, and …
Sustainable Death and Burial Practices
Today’s burial practices are terrible for the environment and a fairly modern invention.
Direct Sales Critique (Multi-Level Marketing) | Buyer Beware Series
Even fair trade multi-level marketing companies are unethical and exploitative businesses
Should Sustainable Fashion Be Fun?
Should Sustainable Fashion Be Fun? Ethical and sustainable fashion is having a moment right now. Celebrities are instagramming it. Big time bloggers are talking about slow fashion. And communities that used to only talk among themselves – fair trade, eco-conscious, …
Nefarious: Merchant of Souls Critique and Alternatives
Nefarious: Merchant of Souls Critique and Alternatives I was recently invited to a viewing of Nefarious: Merchant of Souls at a nearby church and enthusiastically accepted the offer to watch another film about the sex trafficking industry. Though I know more than …
DIY Bodycare and Home Products, by Hanna Baror-Padilla
This post was written by Hanna Baror-Padilla and originally appeared on the Sotela Blog. Sotela is a forthcoming ethical clothing brand that supports and encourages women through all seasons of their lives by providing well-designed, versatile clothing in a …
Buyer Beware: Covert Missionary Operations
Some companies see “ethical” business as a means to Christian conversion. And that’s no ok.
Buyer Beware: Pitfalls of One-for-One Models
Thinly cloaked marketing schemes posing as charity, these models don’t address needs in a sustainable way
7 Ethical Beauty & Wellness Products
Ethical Beauty & Wellness Products *this post contains affiliate links. Today I want to talk about my favorite wellness products, the little things that help me take care of both my body and my spirit. I didn’t always value ritual, …
5 Surprising Big Name Brands Promoting Sustainability
Big name brands that are promoting sustainable initiatives.
Is Your Nonstick Pan Poisonous? DuPont’s Dirty Little Secret
This piece was written by Elizabeth Stilwell with updates by me. Is Your Nonstick Pan Poisonous But if you are a sentient being reading this article in 2016, you already have PFOA in your blood. It is in your parents’ …
Thoughts on Receiving Free Stuff from Brands
Thoughts on Receiving Free Stuff from Brands In case you hadn’t noticed, 2-3 times per month I feature products I received for free from fair trade and ethical companies in exchange for a review. It’s something a lot …