There's a stark conflict between the meaning of Christmas and the in-your-face materialism leading up to December 25th. We realize now that our purchases often contribute to suffering around the world, but thankfully they don't have to. This season, why not support companies that are actively trying to alleviate human trafficking, hunger, and environmental destruction? Joey and I put this list together to bring you 30 ethically made and affordable items that are making a tang

When Fay and I launched The Tote Project in 2014, it was challenging to find sustainable fashion brands to shop from, but thankfully, in this information age, word travels fast. Now, only four short years later, consumers are educated and demanding transparency; they don't want the clothes they wear to come at a deadly cost for people or the planet. The shift in demand has never been more clear to me than last month at REMODE -- a 2-day conference focused on sustainability i

Hey friends, this is huge. Ethical lifestyle brand ABLE just did something that no other fashion label has been brave enough, or radical enough to do. They published their lowest manufacturing wages. #MicDrop. The intention behind this bold move may surprise you. ABLE didn't release this report to set a wage standard for other companies to meet. In fact, they are the first to admit that they aren't perfect, but their goal is to be perfectly transparent, and as ABLE works to

In the world of ethical companies, there are brands that give back, and then there's UNCVRD Jewelry. Most brands that decide to build charity into their business model donate between 1-10% of their profits. Meanwhile, UNCVRD leaves everyone in the dust and donates 40%. Let that sink in -- 40% of their profits!! That's unheard of for a for-profit company, but this sacrifice is driven by the desire to make an impact on a cause close to my heart, ending modern day slavery. image

Stilettos are the poster child for the age-old adage, “beauty is pain. Many years ago I worked at a job that required that I stand in heels for 6 hours at a time, so I thought it would be worth the investment to save up and buy a designer pair. After trying everything from Manolo to Jimmy Choo, I didn’t notice a significant difference, and accepted my fate — band-aids and blisters. Since shifting towards ethical consumerism, I expected more of the same; even #forgood beauty i