ZERO WASTE FLOSS: SUSTAINABLE DENTAL FLOSS TO HELP YOU FIGHT PLAQUE & PLASTIC
Until very recently, there were very few truly zero waste dental floss brands on the market. Those that were truly zero waste were definitely not vegan…
SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE
BEST 6 CRUELTY-FREE AND VEGAN CONCEALERS TO CLEAN UP YOUR SKIN & CONSCIENCE
In this search for the best cruelty free and vegan concealer options, we tried to cover all our bases by looking for products that adhere to our sustainable beauty criteria
ZERO WASTE BEAUTY: 11 BRANDS WITH THE BEST ECO-CREDENTIALS
We’ve covered lots of great zero waste beauty products that are better for you AND the environment. Now we’re narrowing it down to the best of the best.
10 ZERO WASTE SUNSCREEN OPTIONS TO PROTECT OUR PLANET & YOUR SKIN
Like chemical sunscreens aren’t good for reefs, plastic bottles aren’t good for the ozone. That’s why we’re protecting our skin with zero waste sunscreen.
ZERO WASTE MASCARA: 9 OPTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLY BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL LASHES
Zero-waste looks good on everyone, just like long lashes! Lucky for us, the two aren’t exclusive. In fact, there are tons of zero waste mascara options…
ZERO WASTE RAZOR: S(H)AVING THE EARTH, ONE SAFETY RAZOR AT A TIME
One often overlooked zero waste swop is the razor. Not long ago, shaving was always zero waste, done with all-metal straight or safety razors…
CRUELTY FREE VS VEGAN: AN ETHICAL GAP?
While the definitions of vegan and cruelty-free are not altogether aligned, at its heart, the principle behind each is the same. Both labels represent, and are champions for, the protection of our furry and not-so-furry animal friends and their rights. However, with this fundamental principle in mind the definitions seem to yield an ethical gap
14 ZERO WASTE MAKEUP OPTIONS FOR GLAMMING UP AND GOING GREEN
Finding zero waste makeup alternatives is no easy feat, because traditional containers are difficult (at best) to recycle, being often comprised of composite materials and components
VEGAN HAIR PRODUCTS: 12 SUSTAINABLE OPTIONS FOR A MAGNIFICENT MANE
Hair products are full of tricky things that most of us don’t even know are animal byproducts. We’ve put together a list of some vegan hair products…
9 ZERO WASTE DEODORANT IDEAS FOR SWEET-SMELLING SUSTAINABLE PITS
It’s no secret we think plastic stinks, so what could be better than finding a plastic-free way to keep yourself from stinking, too? Well, we’ve done the finding and selected a handful of some awesome zero-waste deodorant options to help do just that….
ZERO WASTE TOOTHPASTE: 9 PLASTIC FREE PRODUCTS TO SINK YOUR TEETH INTO
The whole idea of zero waste makes us smile, so we thought we’d take a moment to talk zero waste toothpaste / tabs / soap… with and without fluoride
ZERO WASTE SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONERS FOR WASTE-FREE, SUSTAINABLE LOCKS
We’re so conditioned (pardon the pun) to see hair care as liquid in plastic bottles. Which is a fairly unhealthy habit. Our goal is to introduce you to some great zero-waste alternatives that are not only good for you but also the planet!
FINDING MEANING IN SERVING OTHERS THROUGH ETHICAL BEAUTY, EMPOWERING WOMEN GLOBALLY AND TEACHING SELF-LOVE
We caught up with Elysse when visiting California in 2018 and enjoyed interviewing her about her incredible path to meaningfully serving others (while sustaining her own energy and self-care), founding an ethical beauty brand and her new project ‘Be Led By Love’….
CRUELTY FREE, SUSTAINABLE & VEGAN SUNSCREEN: SAVING YOUR SKIN & THE PLANET ONE VEGAN TAN AT A TIME
For us, sunscreen is not a nice to have, it’s an essential body care product (especially since we tend to live in sun baked Australia most of the time). But, as with most consumer products in this space, we’ve struggled to find truly sustainable alternatives. Just about every drug store option that I’ve seen is either far from eco-friendly and / or unhealthy….
GREEN BEAVER BRAND GUIDE
Green Beaver was founded in Toronto in 2001 by husband and wife (and young scientists) team, Karen and Alain. All of their products are completely cruelty-free, organic and palm oil free. They also support a number of social and environmental initiatives and projects and their packaging is made of post-consumer recycled material and is always recyclable.
WABI-SABI BOTANICALS BRAND GUIDE
Founded in California in 2013 by Elysse Crabtree, Wabi Sabi Botanicals is the first beauty brand to provide Kiva micro-loans for women in developing nations. Their products are completely cruelty-free, vegan friendly and palm oil free. They’re also formulated with wild-harvested and ethically sourced ingredients from parts of South America and Africa. Their packaging is made of partially or entirely post-consumer recycled material – and is always recyclable
CRUELTY FREE, VEGAN TOOTHPASTE: 9 SUSTAINABLE BRANDS TO KEEP YOU SMILING
Toothpaste is probably the most regularly used body care product around which is why it was one of the first products we scrutinized for sustainable alternatives. And, with so many healthy and environmentally friendly options available today, why not try a brand that’s trying to do good!
PLANT MAKEUP BRAND GUIDE
Founded by the lovely Jes, who uses roses, flowers, roots and herbs (among other things) to create her unique range of natural skin care and makeup. All Plant Makeup’s products are vegan (with a few exceptions) and are always cruelty-free, 100% natural and palm oil free…
35 NATURAL SKIN CARE INGREDIENTS: THE MOST COMMON & EFFECTIVE
We looked at a cross-section of the best organic and natural skin care products on the market (based on a variety reviews including our own) and collated a list of the most common ingredients found in those products…
BEST NATURAL DEODORANT FOR MEN: 9 EFFECTIVE OPTIONS FOR AN ACTIVE LIFE
Have you tried the move from ordinary spray / roll-ons to natural deodorants? If yes, I feel your frustration. If not, well… it can be tricky to find truly natural and healthy deodorants that actually keep you feeling and smelling fresh all day…