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PORTRAIT Eyewear: Italian-Made Sunglasses That Fuse Art, Fashion, and Sustainability

Italian-made products have a reputation for their impeccable quality. Portrait Eyewear’s stylish selection of optical and sunglasses are no exception. This innovative brand brings together traditional Italian craftsmanship and cutting-edge style with sustainability in mind. They use high quality, renewable materials to create art-inspired designs that are built to last. In a sea of mass-produced …

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Veerah: Designer Vegan Shoes Crafted with Plant-Based Leather and Algae Foam

Most vegan shoes today are made with harmful materials, like polyurethane (PU) and PVC, that tend to do more harm than good. But Veerah is an amazing brand that is changing that by creating beautiful shoes and accessories made from plant-based leather and other innovative leather alternatives. Veerah, whose tagline is appropriately “Do good + …

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Ama Sea Beauty: Clean, Sustainably-Made, and Woman-Owned Skincare

I’m so excited to share one of my favorite skincare brands with you, Ama Sea Beauty. Not only do I love the products themselves, I’m also a big fan because I am collaborating with the seaweed farmers the brand works with for my own seaweed business, Pull To Refresh. We are working together to grow …

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Made to Order, Handcrafted Accessories from Beckett Simonon

Founded on the idea that you don’t have to sacrifice quality or ethics to make an affordable shoe, Beckett Simonon is a leader in the fashion industry. They create gorgeous handcrafted leather goods, including shoes, boots, sneakers, and accessories – but these aren’t just any products. Instead of prescribing to traditional retail systems, Beckett Simonon …

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6 Products Made From CO2 Removed from the Atmosphere

We all know that global warming is how we refer to the slow increase in temperature of the planet. Although global warming can be a complicated subject, there is one simple and major culprit: carbon dioxide. Many human activities, from construction to product manufacturing, result in a release of carbon dioxide (or CO2) and other …

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6 Amazing Climate Beneficial Brands

Climate beneficial is a term used to describe products that are produced in a way that benefits the planet’s ecosystems and helps to reverse the effects of climate change. This term is often used in regards to natural fibers which are grown using practices that maximize carbon drawdown from the atmosphere, which then helps to …

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12 Eco-Friendly and Regenerative Beauty and Skincare Brands

My latest sustainability obsession is regenerative agriculture and materials and ingredients sourced from regenerative farms. For the past several years, there has been a shift towards organic ingredients in beauty products. Although this is a great step, regenerative beauty goes a step further by actually leaving a positive impact on the planet. Unfortunately, there has …

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4 Regenerative Bedding Brands for a Climate Positive Sleep

We hear a lot about sustainability these days, which is a great step – but oftentimes we’re given half truths. We tend to treat the surface issue without acknowledging the root cause. Brands tout that they have sustainable practices, like leggings made from recycled plastic bottles or carbon neutral shipping. With the climate and planet …

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7 Plastic-Free and Eco-Friendly Beach Towels for a Sustainable Summer

I’m always on the lookout for soft, beautiful, eco-friendly beach towels to enjoy long days in the sun here in Hawai’i. So many beach towels are made from plastic, which is terrible for the environment and for your health. Definitely don’t want to be leaving plastic fibers on the beach or in the ocean! Here …

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5 Plastic Free and Eco-Friendly Underwear Brands

Plastic is where? Underwear and everywhere! Most underwear is made from polyester. This common synthetic plastic is terrible for the environment for a number of reasons, but let’s start with the science: polyester is made from polyethylene terephthalate, which is essentially PET plastic, woven into fabric. This material is made from the chemicals ethylene glycol …

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Quick Actions you can take Right Now for more Sustainable Living

Switch your default web browser on your phone and computer to Ecosia Sign up for a local CSA box to get more of your food from local farmers Quickly unsubscribe from newsletters and delete emails using Mailstrom Get a monthly subscription to remove CO2 from the atmosphere with Pull To Refresh Get a compost bin …

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The Healthiest Plant Based Milk and 11 Top Dairy Alternatives

Whether you add it to your coffee or pour it into your cereal bowl, it’s hard to escape a product as commonplace as milk. The truth is that every household probably has a carton in the fridge. But today, it might not be a carton of traditional dairy milk. Who would have thought, years ago, …

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11 Best Plastic Free and Eco-Friendly Tights

Tights are one of my go-to cold-weather looks. They are perfect with boots and a skirt for brisk Autumn days. However, most tights are made from plastic and their production and disposal results in emissions and pollution. Tights have been described as the “plastic straws of fashion”. Old-school tights are usually made from nylon, a …

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8 Best Eco Friendly Yoga Mats for a more Sustainable Practice

Yoga is such an important part of my wellness routine, but I can’t achieve complete peace of mind unless I know my yoga mat, yoga gear, and workout clothes are environmentally friendly. Most yoga mats are made from plastic and are not environmentally friendly, and in my opinion that doesn’t jibe with the ethos of …

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10 Ethical and Eco Friendly Sandals To Shop Now

Living in Hawai’i, sandals are my go-to everyday shoes. I love flip flops, strappy sandals, and more practical walking sandals too! Unfortunately, many sandals are made from plastic and the way they are made can negatively impact the environment or workers. In my ongoing effort to build a more sustainable wardrobe, I always look for …

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11 Amazing Brands to Shop for Eco Friendly Dresses

When I stop and think about all the clothing that ends up just sitting for decades in landfills and dumps, it’s almost impossible to process. The ‘wear once and return or toss out’ mentality has gotten worse with the rise of Instagram, and it doesn’t show any respect for the planet or the designers and …

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The Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly, Reef Safe Sunscreen

On January 1st, 2021, a law banning the sale of over-the-counter sunscreens containing the commonly used ingredients oxybenzone and octinoxate went into effect in Hawai’i. This legislation was passed in 2018 by Governor David Ige in order to increase the protection of Hawaii’s fragile marine ecosystems. Hawai’i was the first state in the U.S. to pass …

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13 Best Eco Friendly Packaging Materials for your Products

Traditional packaging materials are a significant contributor to landfills everywhere. With so many people ordering items online these days, the problem is only getting worse. Packaging is problematic because companies often overuse it. How many times have you opened up a large package only to discover the item was much smaller than the box it …

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12 Ethical Gifts that Help the Environment

I love giving friends and family ethical and sustainably made gifts, but I also love finding gifts that help the environment! There are lots of fun gifts for any occasion that give back to the planet, whether through a donation or work that the brand does, or through the way the product is made. No …

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9 Amazing Eco Friendly Gifts for Him

Finding eco-friendly gifts for guys is no easy task- I totally get it! I always want to find gifts that he will love and use that is also sustainable. This goes for every special guy in my life! I know when I am searching for eco friendly gifts for him, I always need ideas. Which …

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6 Festive Eco Friendly Gift Wrap Options

Wrapping your presents in eco friendly gift wrap makes the holiday season even more joyful. Not only does it help reduce waste during one of the most wasteful times of the year, but there are some beautiful methods for wrapping presents using eco friendly materials. My family is full of expert gift wrappers, and while I …

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25+ Eco Friendly Stocking Stuffers

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Stockings are my favorite part of Christmas morning! My mom always found the most fun and unique stocking stuffers for my sister and me, so I love carrying on the tradition. Stocking stuffers so commonly have plastic packaging or are fun but useless items that get thrown away right after the holidays. I always make …

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11+ Best Eco Friendly Gifts on Etsy

So…. I’m supposed to be studying for finals, but I’m having much more fun holiday shopping! I’m making an extra effort to shop from small businesses this year, and I always find the best handmade, eco friendly gifts on Etsy. Etsy is my always favorite place to look for cute stocking stuffers, and I’ve also …

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6 Amazing Eco Friendly Activities to do While Traveling

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There’s no doubt that travel can be a wonderful thing, allowing us to broaden our horizons, meet new people, and experience corners of the world completely different from our own. But more and more people are starting to consider the negative impact that our travels might have on the people and world around us. Whether …

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Best Eco-Friendly Gifts 2020: Sustainable Gift Guide

Time for this year’s roundup of the best eco-friendly gifts ! I love picking out the perfect gifts for all my friends and family. While it can seem overwhelming to make sustainability a priority when buying gifts, it doesn’t have to be difficult. Every year more brands are embracing sustainable design and creating new, beautifully …

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My 11 Favorite Bags and Accessories Made from Plant Based Leather

Over the past several months I’ve been working on sustainability research and reporting for the Material Innovation Initiative, a nonprofit helping to grow the next gen and plant-based materials industry. It’s been so much fun learning about all the gorgeous new materials being developed for fashion, interiors, cars, and more! Next gen materials include alternatives …

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7 Things to Look for When Choosing an Eco Friendly Hotel

One of my favorite parts of traveling is choosing and staying at hotels. It’s always so hard to pick just one! I love looking into the ways that some hotels give back to their local community, and the beautifully innovative green and biophilic design solutions they come up with. Eco-conscious travel is a rapidly expanding …

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My 7 Favorite Eco Friendly & Reusable Coffee Cups

I used to have a habit of rushing out the door in the morning and buying coffee, which meant I was creating a lot of waste through my use of disposable coffee cups. Finally I decided I had to cut the habit, so now I always make coffee at home to bring to work or …

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10 Eco-Friendly Habits to Live a More Sustainable Life

Going green isn’t just a buzzword — it’s become a lifestyle that focuses on eco-friendly habits in all aspects of life. We only have one planet, and while it may not seem like one person can make a difference, every little action really does matter! Think of it this way, if you choose to purchase …

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