The Sustainable Jewelry Edit

The importance of making sustainable choices when it comes to clothing and fashion has come under the public spotlight in recent years- and rightfully so. But now it may be time to also shift this critical lens onto and examine another side of the fashion industry- jewellery. Jewellery is a key component to everyday style,

Climate Poetry in Review

In his forth poetry collection, The Shore, poet and critic Chris Nealon writes, Then came fire We drove out past the flooding     to watch the birds Long-lashed boys in hoodies     looked up from the sidewalk     to absorb the sky Ancient women left the bedsides     of their long-ago boys And in the

Beginner’s Guide to Minimalism

We live in a world overwhelmingly based upon consumer culture. The message is simple: the more you buy, the greater level of happiness you will obtain. However, many of us have quickly realised the obvious flaws in the pattern of thinking and action. Oftentimes, the more objects and material possessions we have, the more we

5 Eco-friendly, Indigenous-Owned Brands to Support

Being the original stewards of the land, Indigenous peoples hold rich traditions and culture that honour a connection to nature and the planet. Purchasing from Indigenous-owned brands allows consumers to support native heritage and culture, while ensuring our consumption practices do not adversely affect the planet. Read on to some Indigenous-owned brands just to get

3 Ethically-Made Closet Staples

Over the years, we have come to recognize fashion as not merely an industry for economic gain, but also an art form- and one with moral choices. After all, fashion affects so many lives, from the famers picking and growing cotton to the workers charged with sewing your T-shirts. As consumers, we need to become

Book Recommendations for the Environmentalist

As summer retreats and we head back to school, a little re-education may be in order. Books pack a powerful punch and can often kick start your personal environmental journey, often shaping- or reshaping- the lens on which you view climate issues. Even if you aren’t looking for something awe-inspiring and life changing, there are

Fun, Eco-friendly Self-Care Items

While issues of sustainability and the impact of our lifestyles having entered the mainstream, there has been growing debate on the role of individual action. However, while individual action is not a quick fix and is actually counter productive in cases where the distract from the outsized impact of corporate and social responsibility, there can

The Eco-Friendly, Human Powered Gym

As scientist and engineers discover new creative and innovative ways to reduce our carbon footprint and pave the way towards a more sustainable future, we should realise that nothing is off limits. That is, sustainable lifestyles changes can now follow us into the gym with eco-friendly, human-powered gyms. Enter a space where workouts are measured

4 Zero Waste School Supplies

Back-to-school season is always an all around exciting time, with fresh stationary and organisational tools to help fuel the new academic year. But this season of expenditure- along with the plastic packaging, toxic components and boxes of unused junk- can bring about a particular sense of dread for those who choose to prioritise sustainability and

Upcycling: What You Can Do With Your Plastics

In a society where single-use plastics are the norm, it may seem like there are little to no alternatives to emptying your plastic bottles and grocery bags into the bin. And while this little plastic packages initially seem to make our lives more convenient; ultimately they prove undeniable threats to our environment. On a daily