Vegan shoes stand as a progressive shift in the fashion paradigm, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and ethical considerations. Departing from conventional leather, these shoes prioritize eco-friendly and cruelty-free materials, marking a significant stride toward a more conscientious wardrobe.
Read MoreGlitter may not be as innocent as it seems. Some scientists have called for it to be banned because of its environmental impact, like Sherri A. Mason, the geology and environmental sciences department chairwoman at the State University of New York in Fredonia. Most glitters are microplastics, little pieces of plastic that are less than 5 millimeters.
Read MoreMicrobeads are tiny plastic beads added to numerous costumer care products, like toothpaste, scrubs and shower gels, for exfoliating power. Most microbeads are made of polyethylene (PE). They are too small to be filtered out by wastewater treatment process and end up in water bodies like rivers and oceans. Here they add to the already big amount of microplastic debris.
Read MoreA hot cup of tea sounds like a soothing and comforting drink, but many of us are unaware of the materials that most tea bags are made of. Your hot cuppa sounds a lot less appealing when you know that many tea bags contain plastic, polypropylene to be exact. It is added to the paper tea bag to help heat seal them during manufacture so they don’t come open in the box, or in your cup. This means that tea bags are not biodegradable, so you cannot throw them in your compost.
Read More“Bottled water companies don't produce water, they produce plastic bottles”. Some might argue that the quality of bottled water is better, but studies have shown that most bottled water is simply tap water that has been filtered and bottled at up to 1000x the price. Obviously, price is not the only reason to make the change from single-use bottles to reusable ones. There are so many reasons why a reusable bottle is preferred over plastic ones, but I think with these six you will have plenty of reasons to convert you, if you have not already made the switch.
Read MoreMost people see breakfast cereals as a healthy way to start their own or their kids´ day. And why wouldn’t they? Producers boast health claims like “low-fat, nutrient-dense food with many essential vitamins and minerals”. But the recent news about chemicals found in many breakfast cereals has made people question these claims and think about how healthy these cereals actually are.
Read MoreAs the days are getting longer and the temperatures rise, many people get the urge to give their house a good clean. Yes, it’s the time for the annual Spring Clean! Instead of deep cleaning your house with chemicals and unsustainable cleaning items, join me for a sustainable spring cleaning with these 7 tips.
Read MorePalm oil is made from the fruits of the African oil palms. The trees originally came from west and south-west Africa, but they were introduced to Indonesia and Malaysia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where they grow well with minimum care unlike other vegetable oils. Today, palm oil is grown throughout Africa, Asia, North America, and South America, with 85% of all palm oil globally produced and exported from Indonesia and Malaysia. The trees may be produced on small-scale family farms called smallholders or large plantations.
Read MoreWhat would the world would like without the unconditional love and support of our mothers… This Sunday it is Mother´s Day and obviously, there is no present more beautiful than the gift of time (or in other words, do something nice together!) or a breakfast in bed. But for those who want to give their mother something special, this guide can help you find the most sustainable gift for this year’s celebration of all mothers.
Read MoreNatural fibers are those fibers that come from natural sources, like animals and plants, and do not require fiber formation or reformation. Several vegetable fibers were used by prehistoric people, like hemp, which is presumably the oldest cultivated fiber plant. Natural fibers from vegetable fibers are obtained from different parts of the plants.
Read MoreIf you haven’t included serums in your daily skincare routine, now is the time to do so! They are more lightweight than moisturizers and contain higher amounts of active ingredients, so whatever skincare problem you are facing, you can do something about it with a serum. Whether you want to smoothen lines in your face, or want to get rid of dark spots, there is a serum for every complexion problem you might have.
Read MorePlastics are labeled in a classification system called the Resin Identification Code. It is the number printed on the bottom of most (not all) plastic bottles and containers. Resin is synonymous with polymer or plastic. The system was developed in 1988 by the US-based Society of Plastics Industry to facilitate the recycling of post-consumer plastics, which does not mean that the product is actually recyclable.
Read MoreWith Christmas around the corner it’s time to start thinking about what to gift our loved ones. There are of course many ways of showing your love and appreciation in a non-material way. For example, you can take your friend out for dinner, take your sister to the Spa or spend an afternoon hiking with your partner. But for those who would like to buy something for the holiday season, I have created this Gift Guide with my favorite items to shop.
Read MoreWhen I started My Green Goodiebag back in 2015, I was very much focused on clean ingredients and sustainable brands. Due to my son’s skin and breathing problems, I researched everything I could on what could aggravate his situation and what could make things better for him.
Read MoreGunter Pauli is an entrepreneur, global speaker, economist, innovator and bestselling author whose projects and activities can be found all over the world. He is most widely known for his book The Blue Economy (2010), in which he proposes a new type of business model in order for our society to become more sustainable.
Read MoreAre you a momma? Then this article is for you. People go through different phases in their lives, and one such unique phase for women is motherhood. From the very first day of knowing that you are about to welcome a baby to all the months that they are growing, each and every day makes it a little out of the ordinary.
Read MoreWe sometimes say we feel good vibes or bad vibes when we are with a certain person or in a certain place. These vibes, short for vibrations, are frequencies or waves of energy. We sense these waves on the outside, but we also emit them ourselves. When someone has good vibes, that person emits higher frequency energy. Similarly, when you feel down, you vibrate at a lower frequency.
Read MoreIn 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals (officially known as the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs) and are intended to be achieved by the year 2030. The goals are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all".
Read MoreIf you’re the kind of person who totes canvas bags to the supermarket and stores leftover food in reusable glass containers rather than disposable plastic baggies, you probably feel like you’re making a pretty solid eco-friendly effort. And you are! Every little bit counts.
Read MoreCanadian scientist, television personality, author, and environmental activist David Takayoshi Suzuki has the talent to make scientific and environmental issues understandable to the public. He has written or co-authored more than 50 books, of which 20 for children. In 1975, he helped launch and host the long-running CBC Radio’s, Quirks and Quarks.
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