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Eco Knowledge

Sustainable Bank Options in the U.S.

December 4, 2020 Lottie

Ok this is one of those "I Googled it and I couldn't find it so now I'm writing it so someone else can find it" blog posts that I've done a couple of times before. When I searched for "carbon-neutral banks in the U.S." or "U.S. banks that don't invest in fossil fuels" I got… Continue reading Sustainable Bank Options in the U.S.

Tagged eco banks, ethicalbanking, sustainable swapsLeave a comment
Eco Knowledge

How to Shop Ethically

September 22, 2020 Lottie

Ethical shopping is kind of tricky, because it feels like instructions are being thrown at you left and right. Here's my quick 101 rundown on everything you need to know about prioritizing your ethical shopping.

Tagged equal opportunity, ethical shopping, minority-owned, recycled, sustainabilityLeave a comment
Eco Knowledge, Other

The Ugly Truth About Essential Oils

July 26, 2020 Lottie

Essential oils are touted as a "natural" (my least favorite word) solution to synthetic fragrances, but what's their true cost on the planet? Why aren't the MLM companies transparent about it?

Tagged doterra, essential oils, multi-level marketing, multilevel marketing, non toxic, young livingLeave a comment
Eco Knowledge, Plant-Based Diet

What Makes A Wine Vegan? How Do I Know?

July 19, 2020 Lottie

Even though most don't contain animal products by the time they reach the bottle, many of them use them during processing. Find out what makes a vegan wine and how to know!

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Eco Knowledge

What Does Sustainability Have to do with Racism?

June 14, 2020 Lottie

Climate justice and racial justice go hand-in-hand. You can't care about one of them and not the other! This blog dives in to the basics of how they're intertwined, with links to learn more if you want to get into the weeds.

Tagged clean energy, climate change, climate justice, equal rights, farmers, racism, sustainabilityLeave a comment
Eco Knowledge

Recognizing Greenwashing

April 10, 2020May 17, 2020 Lottie

What is "greenwashing" and how can you, as a consumer, avoid it in favor of companies who are actually doing good in the world?

Tagged green marketing, green pr, greenwashing, greenwashing methods, how to recognize greenwashing, organicallybecca, think dirty, think dirty app, what is greenwashing2 Comments

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