Upcycling Jeans: 8 Creative Ways to Give Your Denim a New Life
Denim is tough, timeless, and—unfortunately—one of the most wasteful fabrics in fashion. Producing jeans requires massive amounts of water and chemicals; when they wear out, most…
How to Make Laundry Detergent: Clean Clothes, No Toxins!
Laundry detergent is a household essential, but have you ever stopped to consider what’s actually in it? Conventional detergents often contain skin-irritating chemicals, pollute our waterways,…
Complete Guide to Non-Toxic Anti-Aging Products for Men
Let’s face it—skincare for men has come a long way from the “bar of soap and whatever lotion is lying around” approach. These days, anti-aging products…
The Truth About Tinted Sunscreen: Finding an Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Options
Sunscreen is supposed to protect us, but what if some formulas do more harm than good? A recent study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), revealed…
How to Avoid Microplastics: 15 Practical Ways to Reduce Exposure
Microplastics are everywhere—lurking in our water, sneaking into our food, and even floating through the air we breathe. These minuscule plastic particles, often too small to…
Minimalist vs Maximalist Fashion: Which Suits Your Life?
An astonishing stat: the fashion industry creates 92 million tons of textile waste each year—like a garbage truck of clothes going to a dump every second.1 So,…
Microplastics in Soil: What Every Earth-Conscious Gardener Should Know
Ever wonder what happens to all those tiny plastic fragments that break down in the environment? I was shocked to learn that a staggering amount of…
Greenwashing in Fashion: Spotting False Sustainability Claims
Did you know that many fashion brands’ environmental claims aren’t as green as they seem? According to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority, an analysis of…
What Is Recycled Polyester? A Closer Look at This Eco-Friendly Fabric
Did you know it takes about 10 plastic bottles to make a single piece of clothing from recycled polyester?1 That’s wild! Every year, millions of plastic…
The Hidden Threat: Nanoplastics in Bottled Water
A startling study published in January 2024 revealed the unsettling truth about bottled water: each liter contains an average of 240,000 plastic particles, with 90% being…