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Where to sell/swap/donate your things, and do it thoughtfully

By: Yue August 13, 2019August 23, 2019

How tobuy nothing, donation, free swap, give well, slow fashion, sustainable fashion2 Comments

If you try hard enough, almost all functional items can find a new home.

Ask a chemist: what is clean beauty?

By: Yue July 31, 2019July 30, 2019

AlterEcoclean beauty, clean cosmetics, sustainable beauty brandsLeave a Comment

What does it mean to be “clean”? Why should I care? Which chemicals should I worry about? So many questions!

10 things you didn’t know about plastic

By: Yue July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

Researchclimate change, ghost gear, ocean pollution, packaging, plastic, plastic ban, plastic recycling, single use plastic, sustainable packagingLeave a Comment

“Plastic is evil” and “let’s ban all plastic” are not constructive ways to discuss or solve our plastic problems.

Hey girl…climate change is (mostly) not your fault

By: Yue July 9, 2019August 22, 2019

Just a thoughtclimate change, climate science, collective action, environmental culture, sustainabilityLeave a Comment

Insert Ryan Gosling meme in your imagination.

Ecobricks, the degrowth movement, cycling mindfully

By: Yue July 1, 2019June 30, 2019

Link lovebehavior change, biking, cycling, degrowth, ethical fashion, noise pollution, reduce waste, sustainable consumption, sustainable fashion, terracycle, the true cost, wasteLeave a Comment

What I read, listened, watched and loved this month, May+June 2019 edition.

The many, many types of “eco-friendly” plastic, explained

By: Yue June 20, 2019June 21, 2019

Researchbiodegradable plastic, bioplastic, compostable plastic, green guides, plastic, plastic bags, sustainability, sustainable packagingLeave a Comment

Bioplastic, biodegradable, photodegradable, oxo-degradable, compostable plastic…what the hell do they all mean?

How do we create a culture around sustainability?

By: Yue June 10, 2019June 10, 2019

Just a thoughtbehavior change, cultural norms, environmental culture, rare conservation, sustainability5 Comments

Reflections from a recent work trip.

Cut waste, one small step at a time: Q&A with Sarah Atkinson from Zerology

By: Yue June 3, 2019May 31, 2019

AlterEcolow waste, reduce waste, trash, zero waste1 Comment

Reinvent how we consume by reimagining our waste.

A beginner’s guide to cycling in the city

By: Yue May 28, 2019May 28, 2019

How tobike, bike commute, bike safety, biking, cycling, sustainable transportation, transportationLeave a Comment

Tips to get you started safely and confidently.

Plastic ban, yay or nay?

By: Yue May 20, 2019May 20, 2019

Just a thoughtfood packaging, plastic bag ban, plastic bags, plastic ban, plastic recycling, single use plastic, styrofoam ban, styrofoam packaging, sustainable packagingLeave a Comment

The good, the bad, and the unintended.