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I know, shopping can be a hassle, and it's hard to know where or what to look out for when shopping to stay sustainable. Luckily, I have some tips to help!

-Buy from Thrift Stores: Donating old clothes and buying them at thrift stores (like GoodWill) is an amazing way to stay sustainable because you prolong the life of clothes. This saves clothes from going to waste,  costs are less, and it leaves you looking like an ecological fashionista!

-Using Reusable Bags: Even though it may sound obvious, whenever shopping, use reusable bags to save plastic or paper bags (which only can be used once) from going to waste

-When shopping for food (or really anything), avoid heavily packaged products: When we buy products with packages, it can cause unnecessary plastic to be used. 

-Avoid Plastic Fibers: Synthetic (or plastic) fibers could be in your clothes, and when put through the wash, these fibers are released from the washer and taken out into the sea. For Zero Waste Clothing Brands, click on the button below (it is an external website).

Summary: It can be hard to find all the right, sustainable products in stores, so click on the second link below to go to earthhero.com This website has a wide collection from A to Z of sustainable products that are 100% organic.

This may seem like all I'm going to say is: "Be Vegan!" —but that's not the case. Yes, becoming vegan is the best way to eat sustainably, but there are other options that can make just as big of an impact:

-Buy Food Locally: Local farmers are more sustainable than the big corporations, not to mention the CO2 emissions from transporting the food all the way to you; while local farmers just have a short trip, and boom, it's there. To find these hidden gems of farmers, try attending a farmer's market and I guarantee you'll be welcomed with a smile!

-Eat Less Processed Foods: processed foods take up a LOT of energy to get to your plate, and all this CO2 impacts our earth. Instead, try to make your own food more! Below I have linked a youtube channel that has many healthy recipes.

-Buy Organic and Certified Foods: If a Farmer's market is unavailable to you, you can always go to a regular store; but always buy Organic and Certified foods. They are better for you, and the planet! Or, look for more sustainable stores like Whole Foods (if there is one in your neighborhood)

-Eat Veggies!: Livestock takes up 77% of the world's agricultural land. Now, even if you do still eat meat, you can still make an impact by eating more (local and organic) plants. I am a vegetarian, and I have found many alternatives to meat, even if you just want to try it. Beyond Meat is one of my favorites. It is completely plant-based, but it does not taste like plants at all! Other alternatives for protein are tofu, beans, peas, and nuts. The foods with the lowest environmental impact are whole-grain cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and olive oil; so try to steer more toward those foods next time you're at the supermarket!

Summary: Eating Healthy and finding sustainable foods can be a hassle, but with the right resources, you can save your gut, and the earth. 

Transportation accounts for 29% of greenhouse gas emissions, so finding alternative options, or tips to keep in mind to be sustainable is a good way to go.

-Buy Carbon Offsets: when going on big travels, add your carbon footprint (using the website below, from the EPA—Environmental Protection Agency) and buy carbon offsets (another website below, Green-E Organization, the best sustainable offset agency). When you buy carbon offsets from a company, they use those funds to plant trees or other ecological offsets. I know this can not be available to everyone, but there are other ways to be more sustainable 

-Travel Lightly: When flying, try to pack less luggage, so there's less fuel consumption the planes use for flying; less heavy luggage = less fuel. Another thing to avoid while traveling is buying snacks or souvenirs with heavy packaging. The plastics in airports or planes are usually single-use and aren't reusable, so staying to your own snacks (with reusable packaging) is always a good idea.

-Buy Sustainable Luggage: Suitcases and other luggage made from recycled materials and organic fabrics can provide you with years of use, as well as help the earth. Below I have linked a sustainable called tour paravel. They focus on Carbon-Neutral luggage that will last long for you and provide peace of mind for the earth.

-Invest in a Bike: When going on short trips, try investing in a bike. They are carbon Neutral, and good for your health. Cars emit greenhouse gasses, which warm the earth. So, riding a bike when available is a great way to exercise and be sustainable.

-Carpool: When you are going on longer travels, another good idea is to carpool whenever you can. The fewer cars that are being used to go to the same place (or multiple places), the fewer greenhouse gases are emitted into the atmosphere. If carpooling is not an option for you, try using public transportation. It's carpooling, but for even more people. 

Summary: Transportation is a big part of the ecological problems in the world. Luckily, there are options to cut down our Carbon Footprint.

Bathroom products are a large amount of our consumerism. To cut down on our waste, you can use my most favored brand, Ethique (link below). Ethique is sustainable in every way, and is a plastic-free shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and so much more! “I started Ethique out of frustration for the abhorrent amount of waste created by the cosmetics industry, and in particular, the amount of plastic and waste created by our bathroom essentials."  They have a very wide range of enjoyable products I have tried myself. Their 'beauty bars' save plastic bottles, water, and energy with production, and is in general very Ethical company (see what I did there?). All in all, they are an amazing brand starting something amazing, and you should go check out their store (or learn about them more) below

Another great brand is "who gives a cr@p" which is  B Corp™ certified and strives to make bamboo toilet paper that's good for us and the world. They use their profits to build Toilets for people who need them, and use no inks, dyes, or scents; it's solely good toilet paper. "Though we're still growing, and now make more than just toilet paper, we always want to stay true to our roots: toilet humor and making the world a better place." 

Here are just a few tips to keep in mind around the house to save energy:

-Turn off the Lights when you're not in a room

-Hang up Dry Clothes: Instead of using energy, water, and money on a dryer, try hanging them up to dry. It's better for the earth, and gives your clothes that fresh air smell, ah!

-Unplug Inactive Devices: Once your device is fully charged, unplug it so any unnecessary energy isn't wasted

Here are some tips for saving water:

-Run the dishwasher with only a full load

-Take shorter and cooler showers: I know it can take some time to get used to cold showers, but they save energy that would be used to heat the water and is actually better for you. I have linked below of a study on the health of taking cold showers. So, while it may be hard at first, slowly making your showers a bit colder and shorter each day can help improve you and the earth! is