Looking to step up your yoga gear but looking for an Eco-friendly option? The artisans at Etsy have got you covered once again! They have helped you go Zero Waste, become a minimalist, and are now here to update your old yoga swag!
Eco-Ideas
Different eco-friendly ideas to inspire your everyday lives, and help you think about the larger picture. A greener, happier life.
16 Must-Have Zero Waste Bathroom Items from Etsy
*I will be re-doing this article soon since a lot of the Etsy shops I originally featured have closed down or changed names*
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Zero Waste and Eco Friendly Halloween Themed Items from Etsy
Once again it’s the season of consuming! Disposable decorations, throw away party favors, and garbage, garbage, garbage! So that’s why here at andthebee we are trying to slowly help people move towards a more “reusable” and minimal-waste lifestyle. Our favorite way to do that is by also supporting small businesses and talented artisans. The best place to do all of the above? Etsy!!
So let’s replace those disposable sponges, napkins, and paper towels for fun halloween themed reusable ones! And let’s get those plastic easily-broken trick-or-treat buckets out and bring in some cute personalized totes! Etsy has all your Halloween needs!
10 Etsy Shops for Zero Waste Makeup
Are you slowly making a transition to a zero or minimal waste lifestyle? Trying to cut back on your disposible consumption? Well, the best way to do so is by tackling it step by step! So why not start with your makeup routine?
It can be hard to find zero waste makeup products in stores which is why I always look to Etsy. Etsy is a great way to not only find natural, organic, cruelty-free, vegan, and/or zero waste products but to support real people trying to follow their dreams as well.
You will really be surprised at how many zero waste beauty products are on Etsy and you will be even more surprised how much you love them! A lot of stores will even give you a discount on your next order when you send back the recycled and recyclable packaging. Other stores sell their products in 100% biodegradable containers! We love that!
So let’s get you moving towards your new planet friendly lifestyle! Read more
6 MORE Charming Etsy Shops for Zero Waste Products
Wow! My last post “8 Lovely Etsy Shops for Zero Waste Products” was a huge success! I’m so proud and glad to see that there is a rising interest in living a conscious lifestyle that supports the planet. The more waste we can eliminate from our everyday lives the closer we will be to living waste free.
What is Zero Waste?
“Zero Waste is a philosophy and a design principle for the 21st Century. It includes ‘recycling’ but goes beyond recycling by taking a ‘whole system’ approach to the vast flow of resources and waste through human society. Read more
8 Lovely Etsy Shops for Zero Waste Products
I love supporting Etsy and their fabulous artisans! I especially love supporting them when they are putting time and effort into creating products in eco-friendly manners. Even more so, when those products help us consumers shop in eco-friendly manners (like a Zero Waste lifestyle)! It’s a win-win!
What is Zero Waste?
“Zero Waste is a philosophy and a design principle for the 21st Century. It includes ‘recycling’ but goes beyond recycling by taking a ‘whole system’ approach to the vast flow of resources and waste through human society.
Zero Waste maximizes recycling, minimizes waste, reduces consumption and ensures that products are made to be reused, repaired or recycled back into nature or the marketplace.”
— GrassRoots Recycling Network
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Looking to Transition to a Sustainable Future? :: PraxEco
Are you looking to transition to a sustainable future? How about a regenerative one? Well, you just might be interested in what the people over at PraxEco are doing. Andthebee got the unique opportunity to interview an up-and-coming company that has a vision of a healthy and sustainable future. They follow permaculture principles in their methodology as a company to support a diverse range of innovative, sustainable and regenerative projects. Continue reading to learn more about PraxEco and how you can get involved in the projects of the future.
Eco-Friendly Secret Santa Gift Ideas :: Under 25$
Oh no! Secret Santa time again… That means shopping… That means consumerism and buying into the crazy Christmas related spending schemes. So are you looking for some eco-friendly gift ideas that won’t break your budget? A lot of people associate the words “eco-friendly,” “ethical,” “organic,” “sustainable,” etc. with the word “expensive!” But it definitely doesn’t have to be that way. With a little effort, you can find small business owners who are creating beautiful eco products without the high costs you may be used to. So I decided to take away some of your research time and help you get your Secret Santa holiday shopping over with while still supporting hand-makers and artisans. Read more
10 Ethical Etsy Shops for A Green Holiday
The holiday season, once again, and the dread of shopping is overwhelming you. Consumerism is taking a toll on our current society, and it’s hard to feel good about purchasing from large corporations nowadays. So why not support the little fish? Real people who are trying to make a difference in how we create and produce. It can be hard to find these artists in your city or town and may take a lot of searching to find an ethical gift for each person on your list in the same store. Well, there is one store that DOES have it all… Etsy! Read more
Eco-Conscious Halloween Accessories :: Etsy
Maybe you aren’t one for dressing up completely on the crazy night of Halloween, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get in the spirit. This is a list of some of my favorite accessories from the artisans of Etsy, to help yourself get in the mood and looking right on a spooky night. Read more