Biodegradable vs. Compostable: What Do These Terms Really Mean?
The terms “biodegradable” and “compostable” are often confused, but what do they actually mean? While they do mean similar things, when you see these labels on a product or packaging, it’s probab
Breaking It Down: The Real Difference Between Organic and Natural
Organic and natural: what’s the difference between the two labels? It might be more complicated than you think. You might be surprised to know that there’s actually a big difference between the two terms, and one
Is BeautyCounter a Clean and Sustainable Company?
BeautyCounter is a large cosmetics brand that heavily advertises itself as selling clean beauty. Founded in 2013, the brand quickly blew up thanks to its controversial multi-level marketing (MLM) business model. Often promote
The Controversy Behind Popular MLM Hair Care Brand Monat
“Monat is causing people’s hair to fall out.” This statement may sound like an exaggeration, but it is not. Class action lawsuits against Monat started to appear in 2015, all with similar claims of hair loss
Should I Worry About Prop 65 Warnings On Products?
If you’ve gone shopping at all lately, you might have noticed a growing number of products bearing the Proposition 65 warning, which states that the product contains chemicals known to cause cancer in the state of Calif
10+ Excellent Organic & Sustainable Bedding Brands Offering Eco-Friendly Sheets
Eco-friendly and organic bedding is an important part in putting together a conscious bedroom. But why should you choose organic bedding over cheaper, conventional cotton bedding? Let’s find out. There are a few good re
The List of Organic Baby Clothes Brands (2021 Edition)
We’ve compiled a list of all organic baby clothes brands, what they sell, where they’re available, and sorted them by price to make shopping as simple as possible. This list is an ongoing project to curate and cre
Our Masterlist of Greenwashing Brands
We’ve compiled a list of beauty and personal care brands that are greenwashing. There’s no cut-and-dry definition of greenwashing, but we define it as when a brand or company uses misleading claims or imagery to t
How to Create The Ideal Non-Toxic Baby Nursery
Putting together a baby nursery is one of the great joys many parents have when inviting a new baby into the home. If you’re looking to create the ideal non-toxic baby nursery, here’s what you should know. In a cl
We Ranked 40+ Sunscreens To Find The Best Non-Toxic Sunscreen
The sun can be very harsh in the summer, especially for our young children. It's important to use a good sunscreen that will not only protect them, but doesn't contain any harmful chemicals. This guide will tell you how to fi
Start Here: Conscious Living 101
If you’re new to the world of clean and conscious living and don’t know where to start, we’ve compiled a list of must-know information. For many people, starting the conscious living journey is confusing and
The Top 12 Ingredients To Avoid In Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
If you’re new to the conscious and non-toxic lifestyle, you can easily get overwhelmed with all of the information out there on which ingredients you should avoid. While there are many ingredients in our list of iffy an