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It seems that these days, green is the new black and all kinds of businesses are vying to be the most stylish and in-season. But painting a label a grassy shade of green and calling a product “all natural” doesn’t actually make it so. So, how is a sustainability-minded consumer supposed to know which products are what they say they are?
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You’ve probably noticed the sudden abundance of products which are eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, green, biodegradable, sustainable, natural, sourced sustainably, recycled, recyclable, compostable, and so on and so forth. There’s an exhausting list of terms which could be
Read moreHey swrmers! Welcome back to the Hive! Today, we’re bringing you a little Rainforest 101.
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Depending on where you are in the world, fall or spring is in the air. But for us this month–and every month to be honest–’tis the season for sustainability. We decided to kick off our September by going back to school-style with the basics of how to get started living your most sustainable life.
Read moreHow do you know if the environmentally-friendly and sustainable products you buy actually ARE environmentally-friendly and sustainable? With certifications! Today, Lexi breaks down 8 of the most common, so we can rest assured knowing that we’re really doing our best to live our most sustainable lives in everything from the clothes we wear, to the food we eat, to the products we purchase, to the buildings we live in.
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Chocolate is one of the most beloved treats worldwide. Globally, we consume 7.2 million metric tons and almost 90 billion dollars’ worth of the confection every year. But unfortunately, there are some very serious sustainability issues to consider when indulging your sweet tooth, for the Earth as well for the humans involved in chocolate production.
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In today’s world, public opinion is slowly shifting towards a greater desire for environmentally friendly and sustainable products. This is not only important for consumers, but also for companies producing goods as it is a means to
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We know by now that a huge percentage of products we pick up off the grocery store (or pharmacy) shelf contain palm oil. If we’re not eating the product we’re likely putting it on our faces or
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