Is Going Green Possible While on a Budget?

Being on a budget doesn't mean you can't live an eco-friendly life!

I am a firm believer that anyone can live a sustainable lifestyle, no matter their financial circumstance. Sustainability is often portrayed as something only those who are wealthy can achieve. This is far from the truth. My goal is to give you ideas that won't break the bank, but still guide you to a more sustainable and fulfilling life.

Fashion

Did you know that the fashion industry is one of the highest polluting industries? According to the EDA, there are 16 million tons of textile waste - and that's just from the United States! This is not a small problem. More sustainable and eco-friendly brands are starting to pop up, but not everyone can afford the higher-priced items. Does this mean we have to give up style if we can't afford to get sustainable clothing? No!

I have always loved fashion but have started to become more mindful of how my consuming affects me and the world around me. Instead of convincing you to buy from pricy sustainable brands, I'll teach you ways you can create a sustainable wardrobe now, based on my own experiences. There are a lot of ways to take care of and repurpose the things you already own - whether that's continuing the textiles life as clothes or something else. Thrifting and getting clothing second-hand is another big way you can extend clothing's life. Sometimes you need to buy clothes new, so we'll talk about ways to be a smart consumer.

Home

Not only can you be sustainable with your wardrobe, you can be more sustainable with every aspect of your house! It can be overwhelming when you start being more conscious about how sustainable you are being - that's why I'm going to help you one simple step at a time and break it down.

I'll cover how to be more sustainable and eco-friendly in your kitchen, in your bathroom, and all the other rooms of your home. These little changes might not seem like a big deal, but they will have an impact on decreasing your carbon footprint. We'll talk about beauty products, food, decorating, and more!

Lifestyle & Mindset

I'm a big advocate of intentional living. And a huge part of becoming more sustainable is shifting your mindset to be more intentional. We live in a culture that is based on mindless consuming. In order to successfully change your lifestyle, you must change how you think about what you consume! Whether you're rich or poor, we can all become more intentional in our lives.

Habits are a major component of how you live you life. By smarting small and taking sustainability and intentional living step-by-step, it won't be long before you start to see big differences. I can't wait to start sharing some of the ways that I've changed my small habits in order to see those big results.

Sustainable News

Things are always changing, especially in the world of sustainability! I want to bring you the latest news in regards to fashion, recycling, pollution, and anything else you could think of. Being educated is super important - and by giving you the facts AND tips & tricks to being sustainable, my hope is that you'll be able to start coming up with your own affordable ways to make a difference for the better.

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​As a college student, I don't have the resources to buy all the sustainable products that I would like to. And if you're here, you likely don't either. I've found lots of ways over the past couple of years from research and my own personal experiences to be sustainable but still spend within my means. I can't wait to share them all with you so we can all become more sustainable together.

This article was originally posted 2/4/2022.