You’ve probably read the title of this blog post and asked yourself, “what makes a brand sustainable?” When compared to what we call “fast fashion” brands, sustainable clothing brands are the exact opposite: slow. Slow fashion brands aim to reduce their carbon footprint by harboring...
Category: Sustainability
Sustainable Swaps That Will Transform Your Life
posted by: aaliyahinspired
May 17, 2022
Let’s make one thing clear: the fate of our planet doesn’t solely lie in the hands of individuals. The problems we face stem from corporations and institutions who refuse to change toxic and destructive practices embedded in its foundations. However, collective efforts made towards bettering...
Review: Printfresh’s Sustainable Sleepwear Is Unbeatable
posted by: aaliyahinspired
November 19, 2021
One thing I love is supporting small businesses who care about the environment. Being a self-proclaimed minimalist who values quality over quantity, I am careful with what I bring into my space, so when I take the time to write a review about a particular...
Fast Fashion: Why It’s Unsustainable and Unethical
posted by: aaliyahinspired
July 15, 2020
Forever 21, H&M, Urban Outfitters, Zara, and many other popular shopping attractions are contributors to the inhumane labor and unsustainable practices that are hidden behind the curtain of fast fashion. Similar to how we rush to fast food drive-thrus to quickly satisfy our hunger and...
Homemade Natural All-Purpose Cleaner: alternative to toxic cleaners
posted by: aaliyahinspired
July 2, 2020
We can all agree that cleaning products are essential to maintain a clean home, but toxic cleaning products aren’t. After learning that commercial cleaning products can contribute to indoor pollution, I decided to give a homemade, natural all-purpose cleaner a try. There are a variety...
The zero-waste movement can seem daunting and often elite — only holding a place for the privileged with lots of disposable income to purchase the fancy swaps displayed on social media, but as a college student who knows all about having a tight budget, living...
It’s been a year since I’ve decided to begin living a life with less waste. This lifestyle requires a lot of learning, patience, and practice which means going zero waste doesn’t happen overnight. Throughout my journey, I’ve made small changes along the way and I’ve...
Trash — we all have it and the amount we are sending into landfills and oceans is getting worse. Everyone has heard of the viral hashtag “Save The Turtles ” and it took the internet by storm after a video of a sea turtle had...
Over these past few months, I’ve been looking for more ways to live more sustainably. This pursuit is, in fact, due to my love of minimalism and a dream of living a life with a minimal impact on animals, the earth, and the environment. The...