No matter how minimalist your home may be, we all have stuff to store — so check out these sustainable dressers, media consoles, sideboards, and other storage furniture to help you keep everything stored away in style. What Makes Dressers and Storage Furniture Sustainable? As with anything in sustainability, there are various approaches that can make something “sustainable”. Secondhand With over 12 million tons (or 24 billion pounds) of furniture getting wasted each year in the United States alone, it’s definitely a great idea to look used when possible!  Secondhand not only helps divert ..read more

Just like fashion has been overrun by fast fashion, home goods and furniture have similarly seen a rapid decline in quality. Rugs are no exception. And similar to fashion, these cheap goods come at a high cost — namely, to the planet and to people. In fact carpet and rug production is rampant with child labor and trafficked labor.  On the other hand, fair trade rugs present the best of what a rug can bring to your home: artistry, craftsmanship, and heritage. The brands featured in this guide are partnering with (and fairly paying!) skilled artisans who are using generations-old —&nbs ..read more

This is your go-to guide to sustainable bedding, featuring over 30 eco-friendly bedding brands with organic cotton, TENCEL Lyocell, hemp, and linen sheets, comforters, duvets, duvet covers, mattress toppers, and more. This guide to brands is separated by bedding material, so before we dive into the guide, let’s talk about each type of fabric! Organic Cotton: Cotton is a natural fiber — but that doesn’t make it eco-friendly. Growing the cotton crop gobbles up 16% of the world’s insecticides (that’s out of the total pesticides used for food and fiber production combined) while it’s gro ..read more

Style your home sustainably with fair trade and eco-friendly curtains that are not only designed beautifully, but are light on the planet and good for people, too. Why Sustainable Curtains? Materials: Most curtains are made from synthetic fabrics like polyester (which is made using petroleum) or other unsustainably sourced fibers like viscose and rayon (which are made from tree pulp and have been linked to the deforestation of endangered and old-growth forests). Toxic Chemicals: Not only are synthetic fabrics and dyes harmful to the environment, but they’re harmful to human health as well (aft ..read more

The most recent focus in my Sustainable Swap Challenge has been creating a zero waste personal care routine, which has highlighted the need for some switches to sustainable bathroom products! There is a whole lot of plastic and waste in conventional bathroom products — not to mention toxic ingredients. It can feel overwhelming, but that’s why I’m breaking down 17 switches we can make to transition to a more low waste, sustainable bathroom. Note that this guide includes partners and affiliates. As always, all brands included meet high standards for sustainability and are brands I truly believe ..read more

Whether the family is sitting down for dinner in the kitchen or you and your roommates are marathoning Netflix in the living room, the sustainable tables from these brands will be your new gathering places for enjoying meals, drinks, and conversations together. The sustainable furniture brands featured in this guide have tables for any of your living and dining places: side tables, coffee tables, bar tables, dining tables, and even desks!  But first, you might be wondering: what is a sustainable table anyway? What to Look for in a Sustainable Table The word “sustainable” is used frequentl ..read more

The right set of sustainable outdoor furniture can transform your balcony, patio, or backyard into a staycation sanctuary during warm weather days. When searching for eco-friendly outdoor furniture, take a look at: The materials and finishes used (are they recycled, natural, and/or sustainably sourced?) The company’s production practices (do they use renewable energy? produce locally? work with skilled craftspeople and pay them fairly) And the durability (does the company commit to a warranty period or even lifetime guarantee? what do reviewers say about the quality? are they long-lasting mat ..read more

The sustainable lighting brands in this guide will help you brighten up any room in your home while supporting artisan crafts — and without leaving a heavy footprint on the planet. For how we define sustainable lighting, scroll down below beneath the brands! Where to Find Sustainable Lighting This guide features an already vetted, pre-curated roundup of sustainable lighting brands that are creating earth-minded, responsible, and beautifully designed sustainable lights. Hopefully you’ll find a lighting fixture or lamp you’ll love — there are some really incredible and inspiring brands in here ..read more

Whether you’re looking for sustainable chairs to dine in, work in, or relax in, this guide will help you find just what you’re looking for.  What Are Eco-Friendly Chairs? Before we get into the brands, let’s talk about the criteria for a “sustainable chair”. As with anything in sustainability, there isn’t necessarily a black-or-white definition, but here are some general guidelines to keep in mind. Materials Recycled and low impact natural materials are ideal when it comes to searching for that perfect eco-friendly chair.  Some materials you may want to look for are recycled aluminum ..read more

A hot cup of tea can bring us comfort, joy, and warmth when we need it most — and choosing fair trade, organic, and zero waste tea can help ensure that we’re sipping in good conscience. The conventional tea industry faces no shortage of problems between well-documented labor issues, including child labor and environmental destruction, such as land degradation and deforestation. There are also health concerns to be aware of when it comes to what may be lurking in our tea like high levels of pesticide residues or microplastics. While there are significant challenges facing the industry, there ar ..read more