Since May, zero waste enthusiasts Lauren Singer & Daniel Silverstein have been helping New Yorkers transition to a low waste lifestyle with a pop up shop and now they are here to stay! So we wanted to make sure you knew about it and the 5 things we think you’ll love.
Each new season calls for a closet cleanout. As you switch over to your Fall Winter wardrobe it’s the perfect time to assess what you don’t need anymore and how you can make more room in your life to breathe. Here’s 5 companies helping you clean out your closet, you can thank us later.
When it comes to the diamond industry, the definition of the term “conflict-free” has become blurred over recent years. It is not uncommon for traditional jewelers to claim that their diamonds are conflict-free when they truly are not. As a result, consumers are intentionally mislead. While this alleviates consumer buying doubts, it has consequentially sold countless unethical diamonds. Here’s the breakdown on “conflict free” diamonds and where you can shop instead.
Just because you believe in ethical fashion doesn’t mean you have to give up on style, wear a potato sack spun from cat hair, stop shaving, and live in a comune. Fall has some hot trends coming our way and as long as they pass the #30wearschallenge test (which we recommend shopping by) here’s the ethical brands bringing you the good stuff.
Summer is winding down, but there is still plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors. I love finding as many ways to soak in the glorious rays as possible and for sure one of the best is dining al fresco. Whether by beach, park, or mountain top, a picnic is the place to be all summer, especially when you want to stage that perfect barefoot Instagram. THR3EFOLD teamed up with Conscious Magazine to bring you the best ethical brands for a perfect picnic.
Sun’s out, guns out. Have you been hitting the beach? Picnicking in the park? What’s your favorite pieces to rock this summer? Well, here are 5 brands that span the entire continent of Africa from the very bottom to the tippy top that are ethically made and you’re going to love.
Nothing quite says I love you like a big diamond right? When you’re ready to hear wedding bells, there’s a lot to consider when you start ring shopping. The biggest issue often surrounding the jewelry industry, that Leo brought to life circa 2006, are blood diamonds. But how do you even begin to choose the good stones and what brands are going one step further to bring sustainable economic growth to the areas they employ? Here’s our 5 favorite ethical engagement rings that offer style, statement, and sustainability.
Photo by Universal Standard When I published the first installment of Where to Find Plus Size Ethical Fashion & Sustainable Clothing (you can read part one here) I never expected to receive such wonderful feedback from the community. That people felt we handled the plus size subject with the sensitivity and care it deserves warms my heart.
You’ve got a busy life, but you have a big heart and you want your life to mean something. We get you and we are on the same page. So today we are giving you the down and dirty list of 5 really, really ridiculously easy ways to be a conscious consumer and still live your life large. You’re welcome.
Conscious Consumer 101 is buy less and be more intentional with the purchases you make. Which is why you don’t get far down the conscious road without running into the concept of a capsule wardrobe. Fret not, you don’t need to burn everything you own and start over to be a conscious consumer, quite the opposite in fact. Here’s 10 things you already own to start your capsule wardrobe.
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