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Your Sustainability Story: Laura Välik of Eternal Sunshine Jewelry Company
August 6th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
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Your Sustainability Story: Low-Carbon Shoes from Ashbury Skies
June 18th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Going barefoot is zero impact, but we do have to wear shoes sometimes! Ashbury Skies created the Bendy, a new shoe made using simple construction, great materials, and good labor in downtown LA. They've created a simple, comfortable shoe and then responsibly sourced the materials
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Homemade natural deodorant that actually works for men
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Choose #GreenEverywhere in your Life with prAna Clothing
November 22nd, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Organic isn't just for food: choosing organic cotton (when possible) for your clothing can make a big difference in the lives of farmers and for the environment.
Gorgeous Cotton Hippie Pants for the Hippie in All of Us
November 21st, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
We all need versatile, comfy, adorable clothes – why not source them from a company that offers a range of gorgeous patterns and styles while supporting communities and investing in fair-trade practices. Meet Hippie Pants!
How to Choose Healthy Body Care
April 9th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
Healthy body care products are just as important as healthy food: find out why you should choose organic body care and how to choose better products.
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You don't eat your clothes so what is vegan clothing about? Here's how and why to choose vegan clothing, shoes, and accessories
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Going vegan is about more than food. Here's how (and why!) to find cruelty-free cosmetics
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