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Earth Day Special: Our Earth First Policy Update
Another year has come around and another Earth Day is fast approaching. This year has been a very different year for most as millions of people have self-isolated to help...
Earth Day Special: Our Earth First Policy Update
Another year has come around and another Earth Day is fast approaching. This year has been a very different year for most as millions of people have self-isolated to help flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic spread. Decreased human and industrial activities have had a profound effect on nature but this coming 22nd of April is still an important reminder to us all to reflect...
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How “Green” Are Your Beauty Purchases?
A Definitive Guide to Eco-conscious Packaging The beauty industry creates 120 billion units of packaging every year. This packaging is one of the worst contributors for plastic waste pollution overall....
How “Green” Are Your Beauty Purchases?
A Definitive Guide to Eco-conscious Packaging The beauty industry creates 120 billion units of packaging every year. This packaging is one of the worst contributors for plastic waste pollution overall. As an exercise, simply consider the amount of skincare and makeup you personally own and how much of these jars, tubes, containers, pouches are made from non-recyclable items or contain plastic glitters. Safety vs Environmental Needs It...
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Mo' Honey, Mo' Money: The Industrialization of Nature’s Elixir & Why You Should Stay Local
Do you know your honey? It’s mainly one of two, according to industry standards. It’s either “Raw Honey” or just, “Honey”. But the actual differences between the two are staggering....
Mo' Honey, Mo' Money: The Industrialization of Nature’s Elixir & Why You Should Stay Local
Do you know your honey? It’s mainly one of two, according to industry standards. It’s either “Raw Honey” or just, “Honey”. But the actual differences between the two are staggering. The industry has done well in keeping the majority of consumers well fed and none too bothered about the seemingly harmless wordplay: a common marketing tactic seen across many other food industries, like veal (because baby cow is...
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