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The Problems With Palm Oil
Almost every cosmetic product contains some sort of palm oil or palm oil derivative. To grow palm oil, growers burn down forests to clear the land. Animals lose their homes, developers aggressively seize land from indigenous groups, and the fires give off huge amounts of greenhouse gases, formaldehyde, cyanide, and small particles that cause serious health conditions and many deaths.
Bioplastics: All Your Q’s Answered
So, bioplastics – where did that topic come from? Well, we've gotten this question a few times from you - the super discerning, dig-deep-for-truth beautiful people that you are! You've seen bioplastics pop up in beauty packaging, you want to know the whole truth, and we are so here for it!
Keep reading for:
- What Is Bioplastic, How Is It Made, & Why Was It Created?
- Are Bioplastics The Answer? The Drawbacks.
- Biodegradable Vs. Degradable Vs. Compostable Vs. Recyclable
- Where To Send Bioplastic/Plastic When We’re Done With It
- How To Reduce Our Plastic Usage Overall
Carbon Neutral Shipping Is Here
In today’s blog, we’ll chat about:
- What is carbon-neutral shipping?
- How carbon-neutral shipping works and why it matters
- Shopping online vs shopping in-store
- Your carbon footprint
- How to calculate your carbon footprint + how to shrink it
Plastic-Free July (And Beyond)
We’re here with tips and truths for your Plastic-Free July (and beyond).
Keep reading for:
- Why this movement matters
- The truth about recycling
- How to cut down your plastic usage
- Recycling tips & truths
