Image: Medley Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliated; we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. We only ever add brands & products we truly believe in. Thank you for supporting the brands who are working to make the world a better place! THE BEST SUSTAINABLE AMERICAN-MADE FURNITURE  In a world where fast furniture has become the norm, the majority you find today is made cheaply and not built to last.  Because of that, many consumers choose to buy American-made furniture, hoping they will get higher quality products made with the ..read more

  Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliated; we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. We only ever add brands & products we truly believe in. Thank you for supporting the brands who are making the beauty industry a better place! THE BEST ORGANIC VITAMIN C SERUMS No matter their skin type or age, many women see vitamin C serums as a must-have in their everyday skincare routines. Indeed, these serums provide many health benefits to the skin and are seen as some of the best products for pro-aging support.  Packed wit ..read more

  Best Thrift Stores in Portland, Oregon Few cities in the United States make secondhand shopping as accessible as Portland. As a Portland local, I grew up surrounded by some of the coolest thrift stores. Secondhand shops are almost more common throughout the city than chain stores or established brands. If you’re planning a trip to Portland, the sustainable shopping options might just be the highlight of your trip.  With so many options to choose from, we’ve compiled this local shopping guide to help you navigate the best vintage thr ..read more

  Etsy Shops Selling Sustainable Goods Etsy has become one of the best places on the web to source handmade, local, and now sustainable goods. From shampoo bars and waste-free kits to upcycled art and apparel, Etsy provides an eco-friendly alternative to Amazon and other ecommerce giants that create more waste and cause more harm. These days, Etsy also makes it easy for shoppers to identify and understand the different sustainability aspects of the stores they’re shopping from. Sustainability attributes are a newer, optional listing component that sellers can add to their listings. Shoppe ..read more

  Image: Rent The Runway Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliated; we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. We only ever add brands & products we truly believe in. Thank you for supporting the brands who are making the fashion industry a better place! A Guide to Renting Designer Dresses When there is a special event on the calendar, it’s common to go shopping for something new for the occasion. While this isn’t sustainable for the Earth or your wallet, the good news is there are plenty of options to help you look and feel your best without co ..read more

  Image: LA Relaxed Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliated; we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. We only ever add brands & products we truly believe in. Thank you for supporting the brands who are making the fashion industry a better place! SUSTAINABLE AMERICAN-MADE CLOTHING Many consumers in the United States regularly make the conscious choice of buying USA-made clothes. They want to support the local economy and help create more jobs for American workers.  Buying American-made clothing can also be a lot more sustainable. Indeed ..read more

  Image: Avocado Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliated; we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. We only ever add brands & products we truly believe in. Thank you for supporting the brands who are working to make the world a better place! The Best Non-Toxic, Sustainable Bed Frames The bed is the largest piece of furniture most of us have in our bedrooms. Because it is so big, its production uses many resources and can be very unsustainable if we do not thoughtfully choose the materials.  With cheaply made furniture becoming more and m ..read more

  Image: POP TWENTYONE Naples Thrift, Secondhand & Vintage Clothing Stores Naples in Southern Italy has the beauty and charm of a town that morphed, reinvented itself, and blossomed over thousands of years of history. No wonder it is one of the most favored Italian cities among visitors from abroad and the Italian peninsula, with the local airport registering about 12,5 million passengers. Everyone knows of the city's world-famous culinary traditions, art, castles, convents, opera house, language, and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea. Still, there is something else about i ..read more

  How To Get Started Sewing Your Own Clothing Quitting or cutting down on fast fashion might be challenging when it seems so ubiquitous, yet with the right tools and resources, one can make some, if not all, of the clothes they need.     Sewing our clothes is undoubtedly not the only way to create a sustainable wardrobe. Still, it's the perfect pastime to channel our creativity in a sustainable, practical, and fun way. Many people were taught how to sew as kids by family members and family friends, but it can seem as daunting as it is exciting for those who have to learn ho ..read more

  A Guide to Spandex It's no secret that compared to the people of our past, we tend to have a much narrower understanding of how clothes, sewing, and fabrics work. After all, one had to get smart when shopping off the rack was not an option, but centuries or decades away from becoming the standard way of acquiring clothing. While we might not want to or be able to make our clothes at home like many of our ancestors did, knowing more about garments and how they are made can still be beneficial. It can help us appreciate the clothes we own more and understand how the fashion industry works ..read more