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hydroponic coffee

An Argument for Hydroponic Coffee

October 22, 2023January 2, 2022 by Ricky Bourke

Coffee is also facing a decline in production, especially as a result of climate change. Hydroponic coffee may form a viable part of the solution.

Categories Ecology Tags Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle
A Review of Beauty By Earth

A Review of Beauty By Earth: Clean & Fresh Beauty

December 17, 2025December 27, 2021 by Ellen Rubin

Let’s be honest…beauty products are a way to indulge and treat ourselves. They a luxurious way to pamper and show self-love.

Categories Brand Guides Category Tags Ecology, Ellen Rubin, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
reduce waste during the holidays

Spread the Spirit of Sustainability: 5 Ways to Reduce Waste During the Holidays

October 22, 2023December 23, 2021 by Cristina Thorson

It’s can be a wonderful time of the year, filled with celebration and merriness. Unfortunately, it’s also a time of trash.

Categories Waste Tags Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, 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
suburban construction

The Impact of Suburban Construction on the Environment

December 17, 2025December 18, 2021 by Amanda Windstead

As we look for methods to combat climate change, suburban home construction continues to fill the nation with sprawl.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Architecture, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics
sustainable fishing

Can Commercial Fishing be Sustainable?

December 8, 2025December 5, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

It’s a complex question that involves marine ecosystems and government regulations, and it should concern us all.

Categories Politics Tags Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Waste
man working with asbestos

The Environmental Impacts of Asbestos

December 17, 2025November 29, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

Exposure to asbestos can cause multiple negative health effects, but asbestos can also pollute the air, water, soil, and settle on different objects.

Categories Waste Tags Architecture, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Waste
sustainable leggings by patagonia

Sustainable Leggings Guide: 11 Ethical & Conscious Brands

December 8, 2025November 27, 2021 by Christie Johnson

There are many sustainable leggings brands following a more hopeful trajectory around eco-friendly materials, ethical workplaces and sustainable manufacturing.

Categories Brand Guides Category Tags Christie Johnson, Environment, Ethics, Fashion, 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
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Is Memory Foam Toxic?

September 28, 2025November 18, 2021 by Riley Richardson

Memory foam mattresses may contain numerous potentially toxic chemical compounds. Find out what’s in them and how you can find a mattress that you can trust.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Environment, 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
SOUR

Architects As Sustainable Actionists

October 22, 2023November 13, 2021 by Marianne de Zeeuw

International architecture and design studio SOUR dedicated their Journal Issue 03 to the footprint created by architects, products, and our built environment.

Categories Climate Tags Architecture, Climate, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, 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
amphibian

The Ugly Truth of the Beauty Industry

December 8, 2025November 3, 2021 by Kailee Barnes

The Beauty Industry has done a great deal of harm, both to the fellow creatures that inhabit our planet and to the fragile environment that sustains us all.

Categories Ecology Tags Cosmetics, Ethics, Lifestyle, Waste
green halloween

Green Halloween – 5 Tips to be Eco-Friendly and Sustainable

October 22, 2023October 27, 2021 by Christie Johnson

Green Halloween Guide: It is almost upon us, from pumpkin carving to trick-or-treating, yet amidst all the fun is a scary reality: waste, waste and more waste!

Categories Waste Tags Christie Johnson, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability
food waste

A Guide to Community Fridges in the UK and Around the World

October 22, 2023October 20, 2021 by Heather Grant

How this food waste solution captured a country’s imagination and continues to spread across the globe

Categories Waste Tags Environment, Ethics, Heather Grant, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
sustainable shaving

A Complete Guide To Sustainable Shaving

October 22, 2023October 3, 2021 by Jamie Skinner

Sustainable shaving not only reduces waste and helps support small businesses, but it also saves you money and let’s face it, it just feels more luxurious!

Categories Waste Tags Equality, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
beauty

Waste-Free Beauty: How To Adopt An Eco-Friendly Beauty Routine

December 8, 2025September 18, 2021 by Rebecca Barnatt-Smith

Adopting an eco-friendly beauty routine will not only leave your skin feeling fresh but help clean up the planet too.

Categories Fashion Tags Blush, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
The Guide to Sustainable Sheets

The Guide to Sustainable Sheets: Bedding to Help You Get a Good Night’s Sleep

October 23, 2024September 18, 2021 by Ellen Rubin

This guide to sustainable sheets explores ethical and environmentally considerate bedding brands, and considers what is neccessary for a guilt-free sleep.

Categories Brand Guides Category Tags Brand guide, Ellen Rubin, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Waste
interior design

Sustainable Home Decor: Why Is It the Demand of an Hour?

October 22, 2023September 2, 2021 by Nancy Fernandez

Thinking about designing your space responsibly is a logical next step for people who are familiar with ethical fashion and conscious living?

Categories Interiors Tags Ethics, Waste
Solar Panels

Solar Energy Facts: A Clean and Sustainable Energy Source

October 22, 2023August 28, 2021 by Ana Yong

With a great deal of investment, cooperation, education, and hard work, Solar Energy has come to contribute a significant amount to the electicity needs of our species.

Categories Climate Tags Ana Yong, Climate, Ethics, Politics, Sustainability
Polluting corporation

Why and How to Hold Corporations More Accountable for the Fight Against Global Warming

October 22, 2023August 26, 2021 by Amanda Windstead

A guide to holding corporations more accountable as mounting concerns about climate change and global warming reach their highest levels yet.

Categories Climate Tags Climate, Ethics, Politics
climate change

3 Ridiculously Easy Ways Every Gen Z Can Do to Fight Climate Change Now!

October 22, 2023August 26, 2021 by Jean Ong

The world is officially heating up. Climate change doesn’t get more in face than wild fires ravaging Europe, heatwave baking the USA& Canada, droughts in California. What’s next? The Arctic melting? Oh wait, that’s happening too.

Categories Climate Tags Climate, Ethics, Lifestyle
sustainable activewear

Guide to Ethical Activewear, Gymwear, and Yoga Clothing in the UK, US, and Europe

December 12, 2025August 21, 2021 by Heather Grant

In-Depth Guide to Sustainable Activewear, Athleisurewear and Yoga Clothing Tackles Ethical Questions of Environmentalism and Eco-Friendliness

Categories Brand Guides Category Tags Brand guide, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability
unknonw persons standing on dried leaves

Sustainable Shoes: A Complete Guide and 30 Ethical Brands

December 16, 2025August 19, 2021 by Christie Johnson

This guide to sustainable shoes covers the basics you ought to know to make an informed and conscientious choice, and discusses some of those brands that are trying to make a difference.

Categories Brand Guides Category Tags Brand guide, Christie Johnson, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability
white bunny outside

Everything You Need to Know about Animal Testing in the Beauty Industry

December 8, 2025July 22, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

Animal testing in the cosmetics and beauty industry is one of those things that should stay buried deep in the past, but, sadly, is practiced daily by companies around the globe.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Ethics
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How Manufacturers Can Reduce Production Waste

January 2, 2026May 19, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

Reducing production waste isn’t about small efficiency tweaks. It requires design, data, incentives, and systems thinking across the entire manufacturing process.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
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Does Your Easter Chocolate Contain Modern Day Slavery?

October 22, 2023March 26, 2021 by Christie Johnson

Easter, where all is not so sweet, for this quasi-healthy treat may in fact come at the cost of much untold suffering.

Categories Equality Tags Christie Johnson, Ethics, Poverty
white flowers in tilt shift lens

A Complete Guide to Ethical and Sustainable Clothing Brands

December 8, 2025January 3, 2021 by Ellen Rubin

Guide: Clothing is essential for our survival. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most unsustainable aspects of our lives.

Categories Brand Guides Category Tags Brand guide, Ellen Rubin, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Support Black Designers

Support Black Designers: Students and Alumnae Install Mural at the University of Toronto to Call For the Dismantling of Systemic Racism in Design

December 11, 2025November 7, 2020 by Ashita Parekh

The “Support Black Designers” mural at the University of Toronto’s Daniels Faculty contributes to a larger discourse on equality.

Categories Art Tags Architecture, Art, Equality, Ethics
conscious beauty

Conscious Beauty: A Guide to Ethical Products & Brands

January 7, 2026November 5, 2020 by Brett Stadelmann

Conscious beauty: Choosing a brand or product that contains ingredients that are good for you, while also showing compassion and integrity.

Categories General Tags Beauty, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Vegan
Vegan Leather Backpack

What is Vegan Leather? It’s Creation and Environmental Effects

September 28, 2025October 7, 2020 by Ana Yong

Not only is it a more humane choice, it could be argued that it’s the only type of leather that can contribute to biodiversity, and to a brighter future for our fragile planet.

Categories Fashion Tags Ana Yong, Blush, Ecology, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Secondhand Store

The Ethics of Secondhand Clothing

September 28, 2025September 27, 2020 by Amanda Schroeder

Secondhand Clothing is without a doubt the more ethical choice, especially as compared to fast fashion. As with most things, however, the ethical nuances of the rise in thrift stores are deserving of further consideration.

Categories Fashion Tags Blush, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Upcycling
Cute Rabbit

Why You Should Choose Cruelty-Free Cosmetics

September 28, 2025September 25, 2020 by Komal Shah

If you’re interested in cruelty-free cosmetics but aren’t quite ready to make the switch, these are a few things you’ll want to consider.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Beauty, Blush, Cosmetics, Ecology, Ethics, Lifestyle
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The History and Safety of Teflon and PTFE: What Is Teflon? And Should I Be Concerned?

October 22, 2023August 31, 2020 by David Lewis

PTFE, and the associated brand Teflon, is found in kitchens across the world. Just as common, perhaps, are concerns over just how safe these products really are.

Categories Kitchen Tags Ecology, Ethics, Health, Politics
man with surfboard walking along street

Simple Switch: Ethical Shopping as the New Normal

October 22, 2023August 24, 2020 by Brett Stadelmann

Sustainable Shopping: New ethical Amazon alternative Simple Switch is raising money to make exploitation obsolete.

Categories Innovation Tags Economics, Equality, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Reforestation
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