When it comes to changing your habits in order to lead a more sustainable life, there are few things you can do that are as effective as changing your relationship with fashion, which means seeking out fashion that is ethical and sustainable while avoiding fashion that is unethical and unsustainable… Read More With many consumers […]
Recycling symbols – they’re everywhere. But do they actually indicate whether something is recyclable? Not necessarily… Read More Plastic packaging plays a tremendous role in the mass production of consumer goods; it’s relatively inexpensive to produce and it keeps things clean and dry throughout the production process. However, despite the usefulness of plastic packaging, it’s […]
When it comes to changing your habits in order to lead a more sustainable life, there are few things you can do that are as effective as changing your relationship with fashion, which means seeking out fashion that is ethical and sustainable while avoiding fashion that is unethical and unsustainable… Read More With many consumers […]
The fashion industry is notoriously unsustainable, but that doesn’t mean your closet has to be, too. That said, greening your closet can be a daunting task… Read More Selling used clothes is easier than ever to do. Plus, not only does selling your old clothes support a circular, sustainable economy, but it also allows you […]
Most of the luxuries of modern society wouldn’t be possible without mines. As the demand for clean energy continues to grow, so, too, does our reliance on mining for sourcing critical metals and minerals. Unfortunately, the mining industry is a historically dirty business… Read More As with electric vehicles, there are concerns over the environmental […]
When it comes to changing your habits in order to lead a more sustainable life, there are few things you can do that are as effective as changing your relationship with fashion, which means seeking out fashion that is ethical and sustainable while avoiding fashion that is unethical and unsustainable… Read More With many consumers […]
Big businesses and global superpowers do more harm than any single individual ever could. While that may make you feel at a loss, as if your eco-friendly habits have no impact whatsoever, there is hope! Have confidence in the butterfly effect; the more that you as an individual adjust your daily habits and learn how […]
Welcome, and thanks for stopping by! I’m Helena Van Brande, the founder of This Green Lifestyle. I started this website in an effort to consolidate tips for green living, from composting at home to recycling old clothes. I earned my BA in comparative literature, creative writing, and environmental studies at Princeton University, where I honed […]
When it comes to changing your habits in order to lead a more sustainable life, there are few things you can do that are as effective as changing your relationship with fashion, which means seeking out fashion that is ethical and sustainable while avoiding fashion that is unethical and unsustainable… Read More With many consumers […]
There are a lot of environmental concerns associated with the waste we humans produce. Air pollution, water pollution, land degradation, and wildlife endangerment are just a few of the side effects caused by trash on the environment. Reducing waste, therefore, is a key tenet of living a green lifestyle. In recent years, a concept known […]
