Love Local & Eco-Friendly in 2025
Happy 2025! As you settle into the new year, I invite you to add one resolution to your list: shop small. There are many reasons to support small businesses; here are a few: Reinvest revenue […]
Tag: Sustainable Living
Refilling Hope in Boston
UVIDA began as a passion for using less plastic. Founder Maria Vasco was a junior at the University of Massachusetts when she was awarded a university scholarship that would propel her toward her goal of […]
Circular Living
Circularity as an approach to consumption is rooted in observation of the functionality of the Earth’s ecosystem. The underling principal of a circular approach is zero waste. In nature, the by-product of a process is […]
The Beauty of Cork
Natural cork is a renewable resource harvested from a specific species of Oak tree called the Quercus Suber, also known as the cork tree. These trees are mainly found in the Mediterranean, with Portugal being […]
Nature at Home
Mother Nature and Snow White are a couple of the nicknames given to me by family members who know my relationship with nature. I once returned a baby bunny to its mother after it was […]
Women Shaping Our World
March is Women’s History month. What better way to honor the women who came before us, and those who walk among us, who’ve dedicated their lives and voices to keeping the world a safe and […]
Give Greener
The holiday season is here and it’s one of my favorite times of the year. I love the festiveness, time with friends and family, and the warmth of the season. We put so much effort […]
Meet the Maker: Verdant Wild Apothecary
I recently had the opportunity to connect with Liz Hodges, the creator of Verdant Wild Apothecary, a small batch, botanical skincare line. Down to earth and happiest in nature, Liz creates holistic products by marrying […]
Changing Climate Change
Carbon. You can’t have a conversation about planet health without talking about carbon. Our world is powered by greenhouse gas emitting processes; raising animals for meat, driving cars, heating homes, and traveling are some ways […]
A Better Picker-Upper
I start every morning with a scroll through my Apple News feed. Of course I have favorited topics pertaining to the environment and sustainability to keep up-to-date so I can share insights and positive news […]
Living With Less Plastic
Plastic Free July is a campaign that encourages us to look at our relationship with plastic. How much plastic do we use on a daily basis? Where can we make adjustments to switch to reusable […]
Natural & Organic, What’s the Difference?
A common misconception exists amongst shoppers when it comes to the labels ‘natural’ and ‘organic’. Most people think that the two are equally safe, healthy and environmentally sound; in reality, they’re vastly different. This common […]
Finding Home: Alabama Chanin
In order to tell the story of Alabama Chanin, we have to take a step back in history. In the 1860’s Alabama was known as ‘The Cotton State’ with one million acres of land being […]
Bye-Bye Ziploc®: Plastic-Free Lunch
Did you know the average American uses around 500 single use plastic baggies a year? Only a small portion of those baggies will ever be recycled, the majority instead ending up in landfills and waterways […]
Sustainable Fashion: Viscose
When it comes to purchasing clothing, there are endless options at our fingertips. What makes one fabric better or more sustainable than another? What are the environmental impacts of creating clothing and how will it […]
Meet the Maker: Rapt Gift Wrap
Who doesn’t love giving and receiving gifts? Part of the joy of gift giving is choosing the wrapping paper that best suits the recipient and the occasion. A beautifully wrapped gift, adorned with ribbons and […]
The Future of Convenience
To understand how small businesses came to be, we have to step back in time. Around 800BC the citizens of ancient Greece organized the first iteration of shopping small with an open air market where […]
MadAndie Brand Spotlight
Elizabeth Graf has always had a love for vintage. “The imperfections and stories behind every piece of old jewelry and furniture fascinate me. There has yet to be a vintage typewriter, metal box or wood […]
Greenwashing
I was 27 when I started paying attention to labels and marketing. Perhaps because during my time working at a prominent New York City ad agency, I gained a deeper understanding of the process behind […]
Refill It Nashville
There’s a movement taking hold around trash. As consumers become more aware of the issues surrounding trash, specifically plastic waste, they are not sitting idly by. People are seeking out alternatives to plastic, asking questions […]
Shop Small
w/ Love Local My name is Jen and I created Love Local because I wanted to support independently owned brands and truly shop small. My journey started while living in New York City, I stumbled […]
Meet the Maker : Good Flower Farm
It’s Halloween and I’m driving down a curvy country road 25 minutes outside of Nashville on my way to Joelton, Tennessee to visit Good Flower Farm. The road is lined with trees of gold and […]
Service Spotlight – Let ‘Em Have It Salon
Your eyelids slowly shut as all-natural shampoo gets massaged into your scalp. The sink cradling your neck is surprisingly comfortable. Your stylist is giving you calm, sage, empowering advice. You feel heard, welcomed and at […]
Love Local City Guide: Denver
Denver Colorado, quite possibly one of the greenest place in America, and by green we mean sustainable. Clean water, fresh air, drinks without straws and small businesses abound! Trashcans are always accompanied by recycling and compost bins. Pick up any […]