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Lifestyle

Lifestyle explores how sustainability expresses itself in the rhythms of everyday life — the choices we make at home, in the garden, in the kitchen, in our wardrobes, and as we move through the world.

This section focuses on practical guidance, thoughtful reflections, and grounded ideas for reducing waste, consuming more intentionally, and reconnecting with the environment. We explore cultural habits, home practices, and the shifting values behind how people live in a time of ecological urgency.

Whether you’re searching for simple steps or deeper lifestyle shifts, this category brings together stories that make sustainability feel personal, possible, and meaningful.

Sustainable Clothing Materials: Shadows of plants on fabric

Sustainable Clothing Materials: A Comprehensive Guide

October 21, 2023March 16, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

What are the most sustainable clothing materials? Hemp and natural (undyed) linen are up there. However, the definite answer is… it’s complicated.

Categories Fashion Tags Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Types of Vegan Leather

8 Types of Vegan Leather That Look Like Real Leather

December 17, 2025March 16, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Via this article on the types of vegan leather, we triy to make a convincing argument that sustainable fashion can be both ethical and stylish.

Categories Fashion Tags Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Vegan
Compostable Coffee Cups: paper cups recyclable in blue on a white background. ecological concept

Compostable Coffee Cups – A Step Towards Sustainability

December 4, 2025March 13, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

We explore how switching from plastic to compostable coffee cups is a big step towards a sustainable future for coffee shops, mobile retailers, and cafes.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
cloth diapers in drawer

9 Reasons Why I Chose To Use Cloth Diapers

September 28, 2025March 12, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Only you can decide if cloth diapers can fit your lifestyle. You should do what works best for you and your family.

Categories Fashion Tags Blush, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Waste
What Is Ecotourism

What Is Ecotourism and How to Plan Your Next Trip

October 21, 2023March 12, 2022 by Cora Gold

Before you start booking your next destination, you should first know what ecotourism is, the pros and cons, and the most eco-friendly way to plan your trip.

Categories Travel Tags Culture, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Travel
Travelling Sustainably: only leave your foot prints sign on beach

Travelling Sustainably: 15 Tips For Eco Friendly Travel

December 17, 2025March 4, 2022 by Aisha Preece

Travelling sustainably is a way to maintain tourism for the long term, without harming the natural environment and local cultures. 

Categories Travel Tags Blush, Climate, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
A Sustainable Travel Guide to Stockholm, Local Market

A Sustainable Travel Guide to Stockholm, Sweden

September 28, 2025February 25, 2022 by Anna Timbrook

This sustainable guide to Stockholm explores what you should bring, where to buy locally grown produce, and how to ethically explore this beautiful city and surrounds.

Categories Travel Tags Blush, Climate, Environment, Ethics, Europe, Lifestyle, Politics, Travel, Waste
Live More Sustainably on a Budget: Herbs in garden and on chopping board

How to Live More Sustainably on a Budget – 9 Savvy Tips

September 28, 2025February 23, 2022 by Cora Gold

You can combine cost-effectiveness with going green if you use a bit of savvy. Embrace these nine tips to live more sustainably on a budget.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Carbon, Climate, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
How to Store Green Coffee Beans

Tips and Tricks for How to Store Green Coffee Beans

September 28, 2025February 22, 2022 by Raymond Cromwell

Outside of harvesting, picking, and plucking – one must also have a solution to store green coffee beans as it will help enhance the aroma and final taste.

Categories Kitchen Tags Blush, Ecology, Lifestyle, Organic farming, Waste
Textile Recycling: leaves made from textilesTextile Recycling: leaves made from textiles

Why Textile Recycling Is Important: The Green Fashion Cycle

September 28, 2025February 17, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

The fashion industry is responsible for a huge amount of waste and ecological damage. Find out why textile recycling is critical for the planet.

Categories Fashion Tags Blush, Ecology, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability
recycle old iphones

Can You Recycle Old iPhones and Other Electronic Devices?

September 29, 2025February 15, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

A short guide exploring how and why to safely recycle old iPhones, Android phones, and other digital devices that run their course.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Lifestyle, Recycling, Waste
A 10-step guide to create your own sustainable wardrobe

How to Create a Sustainable Wardrobe: The 10-Step Guide

September 28, 2025February 14, 2022 by Olivia Mitchell

A 10-step guide to create your own sustainable wardrobe, a small move we can all make to play our part for global sustainability.

Categories Fashion Tags Blush, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Ways To Encourage Sustainability In Your Neighborhood

6 Simple Ways To Encourage Sustainability In Your Neighborhood

December 8, 2025February 14, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Here are some projects you can initiate to encourage your community to become more sustainable.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
How to Recycle Old Clothes

How to Recycle Old Clothes: Including 5 Simple Tips

September 28, 2025February 13, 2022 by Lena Milton

We should all recycle old clothes, it’s a fantastic way to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, and it’s something that we can do with low effort.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Upcycling, Waste
sustainable travel guide to the netherlands

Sustainable Travel Guide To The Netherlands

September 28, 2025February 12, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Many things surprise me about Dutch life, but the inherent sustainability is a breath of fresh air.

Categories Travel Tags Blush, Environment, Europe, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Travel
Eco-Friendly Ways to Travel

12 Eco-Friendly Ways to Travel & See the World Sustainably

October 22, 2023February 11, 2022 by Marie and Eric

Your smallest actions can have the biggest impact. This is very much true when searching for ways to travel more sustainably.

Categories Travel Tags Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Travel
gluten free garlic bread

Super Easy Gluten Free Garlic Bread Recipe

December 4, 2025February 8, 2022 by Poonam Mandal

I love homemade garlic bread, and you’ll love it too if you try it. Garlic bread made with gluten free ingredients is the best side dish ever.

Categories Kitchen Tags Blush, Gluten-free, Health, Lifestyle, Main dish
eco-friendly cleaning routine

Eco-Friendly Carpet Cleaning: A Sustainable Home Guide

December 8, 2025February 7, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Here is an excellent opportunity to introduce eco-friendly, all-natural products to your cleaning routine.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Lifestyle, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Personal Climate Goals: saving the ocean

There’s Still Time to Set Personal Climate Goals for 2022

September 28, 2025February 4, 2022 by Ellie Huizenga

Although a new year is a great chance to jumpstart a new habit, the truth is, you can launch personal climate goals anytime and anywhere.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Climate, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Hands Rubbing Together Eco-Friendly Moisturizers

Eco-Friendly Moisturizers and Products for Dry Skin

September 28, 2025January 31, 2022 by Tess DiNapoli

Dry skin is never pleasant, but there are solutions available that avoid the negative aspects of the beauty industry.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability
stuff for living zero waste

Living Zero Waste: 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid In 2022

September 28, 2025January 30, 2022 by Aisha Preece

This article aims to help you learn a little more about living zero waste, as well as some techniques to help you avoid some of the most common mistakes.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Zero-waste
eating sustainably with fresh veg and wholesome meals

Eating Sustainably: 3 Simple Tips for an Eco-Friendly Diet

September 28, 2025January 24, 2022 by Jean Ong

Eating sustainably means choosing food that’s good for the planet. But the thing is, food that’s good for the planet is also inherently good for your body.

Categories Kitchen Tags Blush, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
how to avoid fast fashion sweatshop issues

Why and How to Avoid Fast Fashion: Ethics and Environment

September 28, 2025January 17, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Learn how to avoid fast fashion and its many pitfalls, and discover how you can help protect our planet by backing more sustainable and ethical fashion.

Categories Fashion Tags Blush, Environment, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle
green garden

10 Eco-Friendly Tips For The Home

September 28, 2025January 14, 2022 by Taylor McKnight

These eco-friendly tips explain what some sustainable terms mean, and offer a clear picture of how your attempt to go green can significantly impact others.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Design, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
pot plant up close

How Sustainable Statement Tees Increase Awareness

September 28, 2025January 4, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

To help address today’s environmental issues, sustainable fashion has been gaining popularity. Here’s how sustainable statement tees can increase awareness.

Categories Fashion Tags Blush, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Zero-Waste Journey at Home

6 Simple Ways to Start your Zero-Waste Journey at Home

September 28, 2025January 3, 2022 by Robert Helms

Tips to begin your zero-waste journey at home, including such simple steps as avoiding single-use items and switching to reusable ones instead.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
sustainable finance

Sustainable Finance: Bringing a Sustainability Mindset to Your Financial Habits

September 28, 2025December 23, 2021 by Amanda Windstead

Developing sustainable finance is a great way for today’s consumers to positively impact global resources while also earning a return on their investment.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics
The Environmental Benefits of Home Gardening

The Efficiency of Home Gardens Compared to Industrial Farms

September 28, 2025December 18, 2021 by David G. Fisher

I’d been gardening off and on ever since I was about ten. That inner drive to grow resumed in earnest when I moved from Hawaii to Fairfield, Iowa.

Categories Garden Tags Blush, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Meal delivery kits

Are Meal Delivery Kits Bad For The Environment?

September 28, 2025December 14, 2021 by Jenni Fielding

Meal delivery kits are incredibly convenient for busy people. But are they bad for the planet? Or are they a greener option than trips to the supermarket?

Categories Kitchen Tags Blush, Lifestyle, Plastic, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
eco friendly christmas

Eco-Friendly Christmas: Zero Waste Decoration Ideas

September 28, 2025December 8, 2021 by Eco Karen

When decorating your home for the season, consider how to make your displays as appealing and eco-friendly as possible.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
eco-friendly garden

How to Create of An Eco-Friendly Home and Garden

December 17, 2025November 20, 2021 by Ryan Jenkin

In this article, we’ll be exploring simple, yet effective features than make up an eco-friendly home, including tips for your garden.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
capsule wardrobe

Getting Started with a Capsule Wardrobe: A Step-by-Step Guide

December 17, 2025November 19, 2021 by Mariam Simmons

They say “quality” is better than “quantity”, making this a perfect option if you’re after fashion sustainability,

Categories Fashion Tags Blush, Ethics, Lifestyle, Waste
sustainable beauty

Sustainable Beauty: A Deep Dive into the Eco-Friendly World

September 28, 2025November 16, 2021 by Tess DiNapoli

Sustainable beauty products are made with consideration to the environment and those who depend on it, and causing less damage to the Earth.

Categories Fashion Tags Blush, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
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The Smart Garden: A Question of Reliability?

December 17, 2025November 14, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

If simplicity is a hallmark of reliability, then our reliance on the global network that is our current industrial food system needs to be questioned.

Categories Garden Tags Blush, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle
sustainable housing

Sustainable Affordable Housing: Hope for a Brighter Future

September 28, 2025November 9, 2021 by Amanda Winstead

The development of affordable green homes may improve the housing market and local economies, and also help steer humanity towards a more sustainable future.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Climate, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
vegan beauty products

5 Ways Vegan Beauty Products Help Save the Planet

September 28, 2025November 6, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

Making the switch to vegan beauty products, from your face wash to your hair care, goes a long way in supporting the health of planet earth.

Categories Fashion Tags Blush, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Waste
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