What is your mission statement? Connect with nature every day. What does sustainability mean to you? Being sustainable can be applied to pretty much all aspects of our lives. For me, it means whatever it is you’re doing, there is little to no impact on nature and your surroundings. What does your ideal day look like? I wake up slowly, sit on my porch overlooking the mountains with my best friend (my dog River) beside me. I’m either reading or writing in my journal and sipping my coffee. I usually read affirmations in the morning because I only try to allow positive thoughts into my mind first thing, it definitely sets the tone for the...
Why Wool? Consumers are becoming more concerned with the materials behind the product they are purchasing. Sustainable clothing and conscious consumerism empowers individuals to buy responsibly. Sustainable textiles are one of the leading ways to transition to slow fashion. Knowing the benefits of your fabric and its impact on the planet can reduce waste, encourage brands to produce with purpose, and increase the lifecycle of any product. One of the oldest fabrics still deems to stand the test of time - wool. Wool is biodegradable, can be produced organically, and is exceptionally renewable. It is not only sustainable, but it is durable and dependable. Wool has natural wind and water repellency, it cleans itself with its microfibers, and it is...
1) Eat Locally When most individuals think about sustainability, their minds mostly focus on plastic. Although plastic waste is a large part of sustainability and waste production, it is essential to be aware that eating locally is as, if not, more important. Eating locally and seasonally is a great way to lessen your carbon footprint from food shipments and global imports. Your purchase power also supports local farmers rather than large scale corporations that are degrading soil health. Buy organic food whenever possible; it may cost a little more, but it keeps harmful pesticides out of our land and water, protecting farm workers, wildlife, and your family. 2) Purchase Fair Trade Products If you are going to...
HOMETOWN RESIDES SOCIAL Cardiff, California Oahu, Hawaii @mayaaharrison Summary Maya Harrison is a writer, surfer, and enthusiastic environmentalist. When she is not in the water, she either has her hands in the soil or is working on her next poetry collection. With her roots in Cardiff, California her heart will always be in the ocean and protecting our blue playground. What is your mission statement? My mission statement is to connect people to the earth...
There is power in our purchase. The first step to becoming a conscious consumer is declaring the awareness that the way we spend our profit aligns with our ethical consumption, regardless of exterior motifs of affordability, convenience, or trends. So what should conscious consumers be aware of before they make their next purchase? Externalities There are three externalities that conscious consumers should be aware of: 1) Human time and labor 2) Environmental damage 3) Quality of product 1) Human time and labor According to the non-profit Remake, 75 million people are making our clothes today, and young women between 18 and 24 make up 80 percent of apparel workers. These factory workers suffer grueling hours to survive. A 2018...
