Convenience is a concept with some pretty serious costs. Even if getting a pre-made meal packets is quick and easy, it results in a pile of chemicals to preserve, trash t and comes with a heavy helping of carbon emissions.
But packing a more sustainable lunch to send to school with your kids (or yourself for that matter) isn’t impossible. Here are some steps to get you started.
Dress up with ethical values.
The impacts of the fashion supply chain are vast. I’m going to set aside discussion of humans and animals and focus solely on the environmental costs. The whole process is incredibly water-intensive, from the farm up, and the carbon load from the shipping of the primary products, to mills, to factories, to distribution chain…
With all the mainstream brands out there, more or less suspicious (not gonna say names or get into polemic aspects in this post), it could seem like an odyssey to find precious and trendy fashion brands out there that actually have ethical behaviors. But these days, information, sustainable companies and conscious choices are available for everybody. Being a green shopper and a sustainable fashionista has never been so easy. Here are some tips you can start with in order to fulfill your eco style desires:
If you are like me, you probably don’t always rinse off your apple before eating. But after reading the Environmental Working Group’s annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides, you might think twice before taking that bite.
Renewable energy is reaching new heights, as the Cochin International Airport in India just became the world’s first solar-powered airport. The facility has installed 46,150 solar panels on its grounds, generating between 50,000 to 60,000 units of electricity for its everyday use, which means that it is now able to claim the impressive title “absolutely power neutral.” The airport has a history of leaning toward sustainability, but this is on a whole new level.
Discover our #consciouspicks, a weekly selection among the latest ecological products and sustainable developments happening in the world. Happy Green Week!
A perfect mamma mia recipe for summer days. Inspired by A Tasty Love Story, this reinvented fresh version of the comfy cheesy italian classic is grain free and low carb (dreams come true…). Easy and fast to make, it will provide a light and crispy touch to your lunch, or even as a part of brunch. For a more filling dinner, you can easily serve it with a dollop of cream fraiche and some warm tomato sauce. Buon appetito!
When the sun rises…and you rise out of bed… what happens next? What healthy morning routines are you following?
Healthy morning routines make the start of your day awesome! And…if the start of the day is good, then the rest of the day is bound to be good as well, right?
Below are some easy steps to achieve the best healthy morning routines in 5 realms, and increase your chances of enjoying more good days!
According to the Environmental Working Group, “With the exception of color additives and a few prohibited substances, cosmetics companies may use any ingredient or raw material in their products without government review or approval.” This means that you can’t trust every product on store shelves and that it’s good for you and the environment.
Did you know that the law that governs cosmetics hasn’t been updated since 1938? More than 12,500 chemicals are used to make cosmetics and personal care products, but the vast majority of them have not been tested for safety. In a typical day, you might be exposed to over 200 different chemicals, many of which are suspected of causing cancer or disrupting hormones.
“Most of our troubles are due to our passionate desire for and attachment to things that we misapprehend as enduring entities.” ~Dalai Lama
The One Skill, written by Leo Babauta, it’s about learning the skill of letting go, and how that will help you with every problem in your life. From stress to procrastination to habit change to loss and much more.
“It’s an amazing skill, and the better I get at it, the better I am at life, the happier I am.”
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