Category: Sustainability
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Where to Shop Sustainable: Etsy
This post contains some affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission on sales at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping support Tenacious Thinker. Trying to shop sustainable can get really complicated. It’s pretty much impossible for anything to truly be “sustainable” in our current society. If you think about anything for […]
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Eco-Friendly Christmas Gift Guide for 2020
Christmas in 2020 is going to look a lot different than any Christmas we’ve seen before; from where we do our shopping to how we celebrate, there’s a lot of change coming. Things are moving online as we adapt to a new normal. Let’s use this opportunity to have a green Christmas! I’ve put together […]
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Beginners Guide to the Zero Waste Movement (and 4 Zero Waste Newbie Mistakes to Avoid!)
Zero waste started as a set of design principles for creating products, services, and processes that minimize waste that is produced. These principles were adopted as a lifestyle by environmentally minded people who are now carrying zero waste to the mainstream spotlight. As the zero waste movement has grown, it’s message has been somewhat diluted. […]
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10 Ways to Live More Sustainably
Is a low-impact, sustainable lifestyle your goal? Curious about what it means to be sustainable? Here are 10 tips to start you on your eco-conscious journey: 1. Shop local, zero-waste, or sustainably-made Products made locally require fewer resources for transporting. Stronger local economies are linked to a healthier environment. Since industrial waste is a greater […]
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What is Sustainability?
The term sustainability gets thrown around a lot. It’s becoming a bit of a buzzword; a label that anyone can slap on to look better. But what does it really mean for something to be sustainable? What does that look like? And, in case you’re not already on board with “saving the Earth,” why should […]
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10 Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Etsy Shops
At home online shopping? Etsy, the e-commerce site specializing in handmade and vintage goods published its list of Editors Picks. Their marketing campaign, #StandWithSmall is encouraging shoppers to support small, local businesses. I’ve been scrolling through Etsy looking for zero-waste, natural products. In the spirit of the #StandWithSmall campaign, check out these 10 sustainable and […]
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Inspiring Eco-Influencers and Green Content Creators to Follow
This is a list of bloggers, YouTubers, and media companies sharing information about eco-friendly living and advocating for social change. This is not an exhaustive list, and I hope to update it over time. If I missed someone you think should be a part of this list, leave a comment and let me know! Sustainably […]
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3 Zero Waste Swaps You Can DIY
The Zero Waste movement has been growing since the beginning of the 2000s, and especially recently due to bloggers like Kathryn Kellogg at Going Zero Waste. The zero-waste lifestyle is quickly becoming more mainstream and is reaching a wide audience. A really common topic that comes up a lot in the zero waste community is […]