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Halloween Costume Drive: Drop Off Your Old Costumes So They Don’t End Up in a Landfill

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Halloween is supposed to be fun, not terrifying for the planet. But here’s the truth that’s scarier than any haunted house: 83% of Halloween costumes contain non-recyclable, oil-based plastics that are destined for landfills the moment you’re done trick-or-treating. There’s a Better Way: Introducing Lextober 2025 That’s why I’m launching Lextober, what we believe is […]

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Nike's Unpaid Wages: A Call for Accountability and Fair Compensation. #JustPayIt

Nike’s Unpaid Wages: A Call for Accountability and Fair Compensation

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Some numbers you might consider before shopping at Nike.  How much money did Nike make last year? Estimates range from $22- 51 billion.  How much did they pay in federal taxes? Approximately 9.1% in 2022.  How much do they pay their workers? Retail workers make about $18/hour.  How much do they allegedly owe garment workers

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How to Sustainably Shop Looks from The Summer I Turned Pretty

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There’s no denying that The Summer I Turned Pretty has become the blueprint for dreamy, nostalgic, coastal summer style. From Belly’s effortless sundresses to Conrad’s worn-in tees and Steven’s linen button-downs, the show serves as a major summer fashion inspo that has fans (myself included) searching for lookalikes everywhere from TikTok to Pinterest. But here’s

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Your Recycling Awareness Week Fashion Challenge: Turn Your Closet Into Cash and Impact

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Recycling Awareness Week is the perfect time to tackle that overflowing closet while making money and helping the planet! Why Your Closet Matters This Week Right now, your closet probably holds around 81 pounds of clothes you’ll never wear again. That’s the average for every American! Instead of letting them collect dust (or worse, throwing

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Heal The Bay 40 Years of Protecting CA Beaches

Heal the Bay Turns 40: Four Decades of Cleaner Waters, Community Power, and Ocean Love

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This week, the iconic LA nonprofit celebrated its 40th anniversary, and it’s worth pausing to see just how much they’ve done for the city, the coast, and every single person who’s ever set foot in the sand. From their grassroots start to their wildfire response, from cleanups to policy battles, Heal the Bay has become a force that’s reshaped Los Angeles’ relationship with water.

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Princess Polly Becomes B Corp Certified and Sustainability Advocates Are Rightfully Skeptical

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Princess Polly, the ultra-trendy, ultra-fast fashion brand with $60 mini dresses and a Gen Z fanbase that rivals some influencers, just became B Corp certified. And to be completely honest? I’m shocked. Not because brands can’t evolve, but because this move forces us to seriously reconsider what B Corp certification even stands for in 2025.

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What to Wear (and What to Skip) If You’re Anti-Fast Fashion in 2025

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Let’s get one thing clear: being anti-fast fashion in 2025 doesn’t mean you have to dress like you’re attending a prairie cosplay event or spend your entire paycheck on “ethically made” socks. You don’t have to be perfect. You do have to be intentional. This guide will walk you through what to wear, what to

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