Give your attention to the good stuff… Voting with our wallets is great, but there’s more. We have the power to do good and change the world in almost everything we do. Beyond the physical things we consume, we should also be conscious of the digital media we consume. The apps, the websites, the subscriptions… although …
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How College Loans Exploit Students
Have we put college degrees on a pedestal? We are becoming ever more conscious about the products we consume and the companies we support. It might be time we do the same for higher education. When I graduated high school in 2007 skipping college would have been unfathomable. Everything before college was framed to be …
Why I Say No To Swag
I feel like a living billboard and no one is paying me… Commonly referred to as swag, promotional products have infiltrated my life. Companies seem to love printing their logo on generic products like pens, cell phone accessories, koozies, hats, bags, thumb drives… you name it. They hand them out everywhere, always trying to give …
Making Progress on Local & Sustainable Cotton Clothing – The North Face
The North Face: Backyard Project Round 2 What started out as an experiment by The North Face has turned into a whole new line. Thanks to the demand of conscious consumers, companies like TNF are looking for ways to source and produce their garments more responsibly. The North Face just launched their second installment of …
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How To Reduce Your Food Waste – Quick Tips
A few new habits will add up quick. Food waste is a big issue many of us are unconsciously contributing to. The good news is, it’s not hard to drastically cut down on our food waste and by doing so we will also save time and money. 🍕+⌚+💸=👍 You can start right here, right now, …
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Food Waste in America – The Facts
The facts about our food… Last Week Tonight does a great job of bringing us the news in an engaging and amusing fashion. It’s one of my favorite ways to digest news and learn about absurd situations we, as Americans, have found ourselves in. The Food Waste episode was particularly jaw dropping so I’ve revisited …
How Jeans Are Made – A Quick Overview
How much do you appreciate a pair of jeans… Jeans are everywhere all the time. They are by far the most popular choice of clothing around the world. They range all the way from Levi’s classic 501’s to diamond studded jeans valued at $1.3 Million. Yes, that’s right, there is a pair of jeans by …
Drinking Responsibly – The Sustainability of Craft Beer
Barley, Yeast, Hops, Beards, Independent, Local, Handcrafted, … Sustainability? Along with all the other great qualities of craft breweries, social responsibility and environmental stewardship seems to be ingrained in the culture too. Craft breweries are appearing on every corner and we can’t get enough. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better…BAM!… sustainability. And they …
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Ecolabelling – Know Your Environmental & Social Product Labels
Do You Look for These Eco Labels While Shopping? Do you know what they mean… About Eco Labels Ecolabelling refers to the small seals usually found around the edges of products that denote product attributes such as certified organic, fair trade, or cruelty free. These eco labels are a form of sustainability measurement that help consumers make …
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Conscious Consumer Index – Social Responsibility Survey Infographic
Overall, the growth in social enterprise continues, but slowly. I’m a bit surprised to find out that the conscious consumer movement is not growing faster. I expected a more significant increase since younger generations are becoming more active and environmental and social issues have seen more coverage in the media. I was especially shocked to see …
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