Black Friday is the official kickoff for the holiday buying season. As a conservationist, I know that buying stuff is inherently bad for the planet. But as the daughter of a family business, I know the holiday season is essential for people. In fact, many businesses depend on the holidays for their survival.
I also know that regardless of the environmental message I present, that people will still shop. People (like my sister) will insist on gifts no matter what. And to be honest, as a fancy scientist, I have struggled with shopping myself. In fact, I love things like fashion and makeup.
In this episode, I share with you my secrets in turning your Black Friday green – showing you companies and ways you can buy gifts for loved ones with less of an impact on the earth. Â
I noticed after recording this podcast, that it is weighted towards clothes – maybe because that’s what I love to get for Christmas? But whether you are gifting or looking for stuff for yourself, this episode will help!
Specifically I go over:
- Things to think about BEFORE shopping at all on Black Friday
- Why we need to think about where we shop and using our dollars to vote
- B corporations and what they are
- The impact of the fashion industry on the environment
- My favorite companies/places to shop for makeup, skincare, clothing, accessories, handbags, sportswear, tea, and chocolates:
- Beautycounter (affiliate)
- The Real Real (affiliate)
- Thred Up
- Rent the Runway (haven’t tried yet, but want to)
- Reformation (haven’t tried yet, but want to)
- Tonlé
- Amour Vert
- Karen Kane (haven’t tried yet, but want to)
- Eileen Fisher (haven’t tried yet, but want to)
- Patagonia
- Kindred Belle
- Athleta
- World Wildlife Fund
- 4Ocean (Sold at our family business here)
- Bombas
- Conscious Step
- Elephant Origins Tea (Check out my interview with founder Lisa Mills)
- Alter Eco Chocolates
- And MORE!
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Resources and Sources Mentioned in Make Black Friday Green
Beautycounter certified B corporation (affiliate):
4Ocean Certified B Corporation:
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