What is Ethical? This post contains a few referral links, noted with a * When I first started this blog, I found it rather difficult to navigate the ins and outs of “ethical consumerism.” I …
American Apparel Isn’t Ethical
American Apparel Isn’t Ethical Please note that some of the links below direct to articles and images that may not be suitable to view at your workplace. American Apparel has been on my Conscientious Companies …
Fashion Revolution Day 2015
The what, when, why, and how of this important fashion activism event launched after Rana Plaza collapsed
Guest Posting on Rachel Held Evans’ Blog
I wrote a post for Rachel Held Evans’ blog on conscious consumption and Christian faith
Interview: A Look Inside the Origin and Process of MATTER Prints
I recently had the opportunity to interview Renyung Ho, co-founder of social enterprise, Matter, about the brand and its mission. I hope you enjoy reading about the process and inspiration behind some pretty groovy pants. …
Sustainable Fashion and Financial Responsibility
Sustainable Fashion and Financial Responsibility I must admit that I’ve been pretty bad with money lately. I’ve always had a shopping problem, but the thrill of a new job and new connections with ethical clothing …
Minimalism Doesn’t Mean Buying More Stuff
Minimalism is in. Capsule wardrobes; intentional living; clean lines; sustainable, closet-sized homes. But I hope you realize that the list I just spouted off represents two very different approaches to minimalism and that doing one doesn’t necessarily …
Fashion Revolution Day 2014
Fashion Revolution Day is a movement. On April 24, 2013, 1,133 garment workers in Bangladesh were killed when the building where they worked collapsed. Tags inside indicated that several well-known brands had clothing produced at …
Why I Buy Secondhand
My article, Why I Buy Secondhand, went live on the Relevant Magazine website earlier today. I’m excited by the responses, shares, and dialogue created by it so far. Take a look if you haven’t already seen …
Bangladesh factory death toll passes 700
The Bangladesh factory collapse that occurred a day after concerned workers noticed a crack in the building’s exterior wall has killed 700 people and counting, becoming the worst garment industry disaster in history (Associated Press …
Bangladesh garment factory collapses
A sobering reminder of why ethical consumption matters. Proper regulation and respect for the sacredness of human life could have prevented this.