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Men: What Do Your Clothes Say About You?

Don’t be Andre… You already know style isn’t about wearing the “latest and greatest”. You don’t tout your paycheck on your sleeve to impress others. You place comfort and utility above all else. Even so, if you don’t consider some other important factors, you could still end up looking like Andre from The League. What we wear is a …

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The Ikea Effect – How To Add Value to Your “Stuff”

Your stuff just got more valuable… (Skip to the summary) Even if you’ve never heard of it, you’ve definitely experienced “The Ikea Effect” at some point in your life. Ikea sells competitively priced, fairly low-quality furniture you have to assemble yourself. More often than not, the directions are notoriously difficult, making the assembly process time …

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A Happy Medium for Modern Environmentalists

Finding The Sweet Spot How do you find that “just right” place between being eco-friendly and living a meaningful life? Some sacrifices are necessary and they can be good for you, but taking it too far can be detrimental to your quality of life. Especially as a conscious consumer, at a certain point our influence can diminish. …

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The Real Story On Gum + Eco-Friendly Alternatives

prch Guest Post – This surprisingly interesting post from my colleague at the Ethical Blogger Network will have you thinking twice about gum. You can find the original aticle on ethicalunicorn.com. The Sustainability of Chewing Gum – Overview Your 30 Second Summary Facts About Gum: Gum’s not a modern invention The Mayans chewed chicle, the sap from the …

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Podcasts for Environmentalists & Conscious Consumers

Looking for a new podcast? Here’s a few to try… Discovering a new podcast can sometimes feel a bit like dating – hours of searching followed by excitement, disappointment, and occasionally the right fit! Sometimes you know it isn’t going to work out right off the bat and other times it may be a slow …

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Made in Vietnam: A Look Inside A Vietnamese Garment Factory

I managed to make my way into a garment factory in Vietnam and this is what I found… As you would expect, I was pretty shocked. I’ve heard about factories like this and seen images, but nothing prepared me for entering the machine that feeds our consumption – big brand garments being pieced together at …

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Prevent Indecision = Reduce Environmental Footprint

5 practical ways to help with everyday indecision (and reduce your carbon footprint) You don’t always have to know exactly what you want to squash indecision. Most of the time knowing what you don’t want will work just as well. My process is simple: narrow down your choices, make a good judgement call, and get …

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New App Connects Rejected ‘Ugly’ Food with Charities

Up to 40% of food in the US is wasted, tons of which is produce that is too “ugly” to sell in supermarkets. Luckily some conscious consumers are working to give truck loads of ugly produce a second chance. Innovators continue leveraging technology to solve huge problems that shouldn’t exist. Thank you to all the entrepreneurs …

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