Amber obtained Bachelor of Arts degrees in English, Creative Writing, and Psychology from The University of Oxford and Arcadia University. She is an avid crafter, gardener, quail farmer, wannabe novelist, and self-proclaimed eco adventurer. From living in a camper van to living in a tiny house, she is enamored by the small and self-sufficient; and aspires to one day become an off-grid micro-farmer, bridging sustainability with non-toxic living and eating. With a passion for outdoor sports like rock climbing, skiing, and travel, having already backpacked across 30 countries, she is always up for the next big adventure while seeking ways to minimize her impact along the way.

Amber's Articles
What ingredients should you avoid in skincare? Our updated guide covers 19 toxic and harmful chemicals found in moisturizers, shampoo, and cosmetics, including PFAS, parabens, phthalates, and more.
Beauty Learning
19 Common Ingredients to Avoid in Skincare & Cosmetics (Plus How to Check Your Products)
Our guide to the best zero waste skincare brands including EmpireSquid Organics body butter, A Drop in the Ocean skin serum, Activist Skincare Sea to Skin Cleansing Gel, Plaine Products body lotion and face toner, Oway Blooming Gleam face cream, Tap Tap Organics beauty butter, Fat and the Moon All Cream, Activist Calming Force Serum, and a pink rose clay facial bar. All reviewed, rated or researched by Sustainable Jungle
Skincare
Zero Waste Beauty
Zero Waste Skincare Brands For A Plastic-Free Routine
A large collage combining items from all consumable gift categories, including self-care products, drinks, edible treats, cleaning supplies, baking kits, seed bombs, natural soaps, kombucha kits, chocolate, herbs, and pantry additions arranged across a pastel gradient background.
Celebrations & Holidays
Food
The Ultimate List of 50+ Sustainable, Consumable Gift Ideas
Large collage of sustainable stocking stuffers including herbal teas, solid shampoo bars, organic skincare minis, ethical chocolate, felt finger puppets, reusable notebooks, natural lip tint, cozy socks, eco-friendly beauty balms, reusable beeswax wraps, soft toys, plant-based sunscreen, soy candle, wooden earbud case, metal straws, and wholesome kids’ gifts.
Celebrations & Holidays
Our Top Sustainable Stocking Stuffers: Little Gifts With a Big Impact
Large collage of ethical and fair trade gifts, featuring clothing, artisan homewares, beauty products, toys, jewelry, bedding, tech accessories, and socially conscious gift boxes.
Celebrations & Holidays
The Best Ethical Gifts: Socially Conscious Presents for Everyone
Upcycled zero waste gift wrapping ideas using old newspaper, magazines, kraft packaging, and twine for creative, low waste gift wrap.
Celebrations & Holidays
Learning
Low Waste Learning
7+ Zero Waste Gift Wrapping Ideas For Waste-Free Giving
Large collage of zero waste gifts including recycled jewelry, plastic-free kitchen tools, low-waste beauty products, sustainable fashion, handmade decor, reusable household items, and eco toys. Comprehensive list of zero waste gift ideas for all ages and budgets.
Celebrations & Holidays
Low Waste Learning
Zero Waste Gifts: Low-Waste & Plastic-Free Gift Ideas (2025)
Haircare
4 Eco-Friendly Hair Brushes: Good Hairdos Without Environmental Frizz
A collage of eco-friendly gift ideas including sustainable clothing, ethical accessories, natural beauty products, toys, home goods, and sustainable essentials. Sustainable gift ideas for anyone who values conscious living.
Celebrations & Holidays
Eco-Friendly Gifts For Every Occasion: A Complete Sustainable Gifting Guide
Plastic free deodorants tested by Sustainable Jungle, including zero waste deodorant sticks and creams in eco-friendly cardboard and tin packaging on a colorful background.
Bath & Body
Skincare
Zero Waste Beauty
9 Best Plastic Free Deodorants That Are Also Eco-Friendly
The Humble Co sustainable toothpaste tablets with fluoride on a bathroom tray beside a bamboo toothbrush, a zero waste toothpaste option with eco friendly packaging, as tested by Sustainable Jungle.
Oral Care
Zero Waste Beauty
Sustainable Toothpaste Brands: 9 Zero Waste Products To Sink Your Teeth Into
Best sustainable Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals: eco-friendly deals for the home, her, pets, kids, and more.
Celebrations & Holidays
Green Is the New Black: The Best Eco-Friendly Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals In 2025
Image by Southside Vintage (The best thrift stores in Minneapolis) - Image shows a delightful thrift store full of vintage and secondhand homewares.
Thrift Stores
11 Thrift Stores in Minneapolis & St Paul For Gettin’ Twin City Thrifty
Image by Sustainable Jungle (ZeroWasteStore.com) (best zero waste products)
The Best Zero Waste Products You’ll Actually Use
Collage of sustainable dog food brands showing kibble bowls, plant-based ingredients, and dogs eating eco friendly dog food.
Pets
7 Sustainable Dog Food Brands For Bone-afide Good Chow
Bath & Body
Skincare
Zero Waste Beauty
3 Nourishing DIY Face Moisturizers (No Toxins, No Hype)
Bath & Body
Skincare
Zero Waste Beauty
DIY Body Moisturizers For Tip-To-Toe Hydration
Bath & Body
Skincare
Zero Waste Beauty
DIY Face Mask for Clear Skin Using Clay, Honey & ACV