Welcome back to the third installment of Pandering and Greenwashing, where we look closely at a brand’s practices to determine if they’re only pretending to be sustainable and if they’re…
A while back, I saw a post on Instagram written by a white woman saying that the zero waste movement upholds environmental racism. The caption really rubbed me the wrong…
It’s time for the next installment in the Jargon Watch series! This time, I’m focusing on the ethical treatment of people and animals. There’s some overlap with the eco-friendly terms…
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) hair rinses have become a popular thing to do if you want to live a more ~natural aesthetic~ life. Can ACV actually help your hair and…
Over the last year, I’ve fallen in love with riding my bike. It started as a carbon-neutral way to get to work, but now I enjoy doing it for fun…
The B Corps certification signifies that a company practices social and environmental responsiblity. As of the time of this writing, there are over 3500 certified B Corps companies. How many…
Eco Styler Gel is NOT eco-friendly. That’s it. That’s the post. Okay, that’s not quite the whole post, but that’s the TL;DR. Read on for a more nuanced take on…
Today, I’m reviewing the Hair Detangling Green Tea & Coconut Conditioner Bar from Tree Naturals because what could be better than plastic-free conditioner from a Black-owned brand? Like the NBA…
Today I’m practicing what I preach and fixing up an important hair tool! Specifically, I will repair a shower cap where the elastic has stretched out, making the caps unusable.…
Environmentalists throw around a lot of terms like “organic,” “palm oil-free,” and “biodegradable.” Today, I want to break down some of this eco-friendly terminology to make sure we’re all on…