Shop Clean! As someone who loves fashion and beauty, I understand the allure of cosmetics and other personal care products. However, its apparent that there are two glaring issues when it comes to beauty products – the waste they lead to and the use of unhealthy ingredients in product formulas. You may wonder- aren’t there
Thrift Smart! A ring light’s glare reflects in her eyes. A YouTuber gestures to a massive pile of clothing on her bed. Odds are that the clothes are brand new, shoddily made, and will head to one place soon enough: the landfill. This problem is encompassed by the term textile waste. Textile waste is
Every day you make decisions that impact the climate. Sometimes, the right thing to do is not always the most obvious – sustainability can be more counterintuitive than you may think. We're listing out some of the common misconceptions and what to do about them. 1. Yes, really - use the dishwasher! Dishwashers have become
Our global society struggles a lot with waste issues. Too much is generated, too much is disposed of irresponsibly, and not enough is reused and recycled, but e-waste generates a whole new problem due to its high levels of toxicity. Electronics typically consist of easily recyclable materials like plastic and glass, as well as small
Wednesday is garbage day where I live. You can tell from the bins all neatly lined up along the curb; one blue for trash and one green for recycling. Our office is a bit of a different story. Although many of us haven’t been to the office for quite some time, garbage and recycling have