The Best Places to Find Secondhand Clothing
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If you read my last post, the environmental impact of fast fashion, you may be wondering how to make your closet a little more sustainable. You can, of course, shop sustainable brands which offer quality clothes that use natural materials and are made to last. Or, even better, you can opt for secondhand finds. Read more →
The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion
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While I'm not what anyone would call a fashionista, I do enjoy the occasional shopping spree. And since I loathe spending top dollar on temporary trends, I often opt for brands that offer cute clothes at an affordable price point. My go-to picks include H&M, TopShop, Zara, Forever 21, and Shein, which make it very easy to indulge in high fashion without the high price tag. Unfortunately these are all considered fast fashion brands, which I now know aren't exactly environmentally friendly. Read more →
Letter Asking for Action Against Climate Change
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Earlier this week, I found out that electricity generates the second largest share of greenhouse gas emissions, which led me to do a little more research on the environmental impact of our electricity system. In short, most of our electricity comes from burning fossil fuels, like coal and natural gases. This burning emits greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which traps heat that would normally be released into space and in turn, warms the planet. Read more →
How to Make a Fold-up Clothes Drying Rack
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This week, while researching the environmental impact of our electricity system, I learned that my clothes dryer is the second highest energy consuming appliance in my home, after the refrigerator. I found 15 ways to cut back on my electricity usage at home, one of them being to air dry my laundry. So, I asked my Dad to help me figure out a simple way to DIY a compact clothes drying rack that could easily hang on my wall and fold up out of the way. Read more →
15 Easy Ways to Conserve Energy and Cut Down Your Electric Bill
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This week I learned about the environmental impact of our electricity system and it is not pretty! Eventually, I hope to convert to renewable energy sources like wind and solar, but until then, I'm making a few small changes at home to reduce the amount of electricity I use. Since residential use accounts for 38% of electricity consumption, this is one of the weeks where individual changes can actually make a big difference. Read more →