Jennifer Scales
From Food Waste to Soil
How Lomi makes composting quick and easy When I first heard about the Lomi composter and its ability to turn food waste into soil...
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Jennifer Scales
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Embracing the Ebb and Flow
Rael’s 360° Approach to Holistic Cycle Care Spring is finally here! Even though it's still pretty chilly in Bavaria, the sight of the...
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Jennifer Scales
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“Shake your Boody”
Shaking up the Fashion World - Boody’s Bamboo Viscose Revolution Do you know those days when you just can't shake a song from your head?...
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Jennifer Scales
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More Wool, Less Plastic: Why Merino is the Answer to Sustainable Fashion
Woolly’s mission to make merino for everyone When I ask for oat milk in my coffee, I'm often met with a question that requires a nuanced...
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Mila de Souza
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Beyond Beauty: The Environmental Impact of Modern Makeup Industry
History of Makeup Makeup has been a part of human history for thousands of years. The use of makeup can be traced back to ancient...
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Jennifer Scales
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Can Multi-level Marketing of Essential Oils Still Be Sustainable and Ethical?
We don't rely on their claims alone when we vet companies for inclusion in the askBelynda product suggestions. It’s standard practice to...
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Jennifer Scales
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Friendship over Certifications
We often talk about how hard it is for smaller companies and independent producers to get certifications. The problem is usually not...
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Jennifer Scales
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How Sustainable can Polyester be?
SLOW FASHION FROM RECYCLED PLASTICS The term “fast fashion” has been around for some time, but it took a terrible accident to bring the...
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Jennifer Scales
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Plastic-Free Laundry
Saving the Ocean – One Load at a Time Caring about the environment can be frustrating and emotionally draining. There are so many aspects...
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Jennifer Scales
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Drinking Tea for Climate Justice
Since I’m 50% British, it’s probably not surprising that I grew up in a household where black tea was a staple. There was no breakfast...
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Jennifer Scales
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Sun, Sea, and Underwater Gardens
Reef-Friendly Sunscreen Just like rainforests, coral reefs are considered one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world. So far, we...
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Jennifer Scales
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Half a Century of Green Ideas
LEARNING FROM A PIONEER IN SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABLE FROM THE START “Sustainable from the start” is one of the many criteria we check...
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Jennifer Scales
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Hemp – The Rediscovery of an Ancient Crop
Did you know that Gutenberg’s first bible was printed on hemp paper? That is not surprising, since this versatile material was very...
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Jennifer Scales
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What if the "Bad Guys" Aren’t Actually That Bad After All?
The first blog post I wrote for askBelynda was called “Are smaller companies more sustainable?”. We love to include small, sustainable...
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Jennifer Scales
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“Recyclable” Is Not Enough
SAY GOODBYE TO THE IDEA OF WASTE Isn’t it great to know that the product you just bought comes in recyclable packaging? Maybe it’s even...
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Jennifer Scales
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Gifts That Give Back
We think a lot about gifts and presents as the holidays are approaching. But what do you give to those who already have everything, or...
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Jennifer Scales
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When Less Is More
Fewer Ingredients in Personal Skin Care While vetting sustainable companies, there's always an opportunity to encounter something new...
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Jennifer Scales
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IS TOOTHPASTE VEGAN?
…AND WHY IS IT SO HARD TO FIND OUT IF IT IS? In the last few years, it has become much easier to avoid animal products.
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Jennifer Scales
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Can Sustainability Be Measured?
The Sustainability Facts Label When you are standing in the supermarket wondering how healthy a certain food is, you can simply look at...
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Belynda
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How to Buy Sustainably: Everyday 10 Criteria To Look For - PART TWO
Sustainability is becoming more important to people shopping online, and for a good reason. We need to be conscientious about how we...
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