3 COVID-Friendly Sustainable Swaps to Celebrate Earth Day
With COVID impacting us all in various ways, together, we can do our part to care for the planet now that the pandemic effectively exposed the complete disregard for Earth and its ecosystems.
Are “Green” Products Safer for Racialized Consumers?
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a nonprofit organization working to uncover toxins in cosmetics. When adding products explicitly marketed to Black women and people to their Skin Deep database, their findings were beyond alarming.
How to Practice Conscious Consumption: A Conscious Guide for Beginners
The act of conscious consumption is but a branch of mindful living that demands personal responsibility, but what is it? From media to diet and purchasing decisions, we invite you to explore the topic with us, and to connect with resources that inspire changemakers everywhere consume and create with care.
10 Things to Know Before Going Vegan
Vegans get a bad rap for shaming or trying to enforce others into their “altruistic” diet. There are a number of articles out there that aspiring vegans will run into that completely skew the facts about animal derived foods. It can make researching confusing and the decision to commit inauthentic or ill-informed. Here’s what to consider if you’re looking to go vegan (as told by a second-year vegan).
The Benefits of Regular Meditation
It's inevitable—life will throw you a curveball every once in a while, and you won't be able to dodge every single one. In times of complete and utter chaos, mental reprieve is a must.
How to Break Up with Plastic: A Conscious Guide for Beginners
Plastic is the biggest pollutant we interact with on a daily basis. Although living on the go seems nice, the Earth and other ecosystems have to deal with the aftermath.
The Best Apps for Mindful Living
Here are four apps that can assist with all of your ethical woes during party season and keep you aligned with mindful living.
Caffeinate with Purpose
Choosing farm-raised and fair-trade ingredients over flavor-enriched, sugary breakfasts will give you the energy to not only go about your day, but also spread love and positivity wherever you go.
The Power of Organic Makeup: The Pros and Cons of 100% PURE’s Fruit-Derived Cosmetics
Mass marketed and produced makeup contains tar, parabens, harsh fragrances, and other cancer-causing ingredients. For anyone who has sensitive skin, shopping for cosmetics can be a frustrating process.
Treat Yourself
We all have days, or even weeks, that we need a pick-me-up! Grabbing your favorite Starbucks drink may work for some. However, times of ultimate stress call for the proper "Treat Yo Self" day.
Spring Cleaning: What’s In Your Closet?
It may seem a bit early to be talking about spring cleaning, but you'll want to get a head start. After you've ransacked your closet, the only question you’re left with is: what do I do with all of my unwanted items?