Posts tagged Shopping
Stay Green In Your Back To School Routine

The end of summer often marks the beginning of a new chapter. But as the need for school supplies increases, we must consider the effects of our purchases. Whether you need backpacks or pencils, keep reading to discover the fashionable brands that are not only excellent for your class but also great for the environment.

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Spring Into Summer Sustainability

As the warm weather approaches, we become more aware of the need for summer clothing. While we switch from pants to shorts and long sleeves to short sleeves, we should consider the consequences of our choices. Considering we live in an era where we must be ecologically sensitive, we must examine how one purchase might affect more than just ourselves. Not to fear Jejune Magazine has a list of the perfect summer brands for you here!

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How to Make Sustainable Fashion More Affordable

Fast fashion is often much cheaper than sustainable fashion partly due to how cheaply it’s produced. Fast fashion might be a way to keep up with trends while on a budget, but at what cost to the environment? Here are some ways you can be eco-friendly and enjoy sustainable fashion at an affordable price. 

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Shop Sustainably With These American-Made Companies

The current climate crisis has consumers eager to shop sustainably with American-made brands committed to eco-friendly manufacturing and shipping. Sustainable companies use organic, nontoxic and environmentally friendly-sourced materials and ingredients in their products, while purchases from the United States help offset harmful transport emissions. Make a difference by shopping for sustainable clothing, beauty and furniture products with these 10 eco-conscious, American-based companies.

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The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Furniture - By James King

The undeniable manifestations of climate change have pushed many of us to look into how we live and how it affects the world we live in. Nowadays, the fast fashion industry is under fire for how it promotes excessive consumerism and its unethical practices that devastate our environment at a colossal level. Hence, more and more people are putting their best efforts to veer away from problematic fast fashion brands in hopes of living more sustainably.

But aside from your choice of clothing, how you furnish and decorate your home is another aspect where you can incorporate sustainable practices. In this guide to sustainable furniture, we discuss what sustainability truly means, its many benefits, plus practical shopping tips. Let’s get started!

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Reasons to Consider Shopping for Sustainable Food - By Cora Gold

With increasing wildfires and storms brought on by climate change, it’s little wonder that 67% of Americans report feeling the weight of climate anxiety.

You may be wondering how a single person can contribute to a healthier planet. Even the most minor changes to your daily habits can play an essential role in making improvements. For example, modifying how you grocery shop can influence the foods you see on shelves and manufacturing methods.

If you’re looking for a way to get more involved in the fight against climate change, consider shopping for organic and sustainably sourced foods. Food is considered sustainable when its production is good for the environment, the workers and the consumers, sometimes aligning with organic and local farming. While the concept of sustainable food can be complex, there are simple ways you can make better choices at the grocery store.

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