10 Sustainable Baddie Articles to Revisit For Earth Month
It’s almost April, and with it comes one of the most important events of the year, Earth Month! As we near Earth Day (and Sustainable Baddie’s first birthday 🤭) baddies everywhere might be hoping to learn a thing or two about joining the climate movement. Learning about sustainability isn’t a linear process and now is a great time to revisit some of your favorite resources and share them with your networks of sustainable baddies. Whether you’re looking for ways to bring sustainability and Earth appreciation into your quotidian existence or just hoping to refresh your knowledge, this selection of past Sustainable Baddie articles are great points of reference to support your susty journey this Earth Month! 🌎
1. How to Thrift: A Guide to Thrifting For Every Experience Level
Sustainable Baddie wants to encourage baddies everywhere to, whenever possible, thrift instead of buying new. To lessen some of the thrifting anxiety that may arise when surrounded by piles of single pieces of clothing, we created an extensive thrifting guide for every experience level!
Greenwashing is defined as the “practice of making a product, policy, activity, etc. appear to be more environmentally friendly or less environmentally damaging than it is.” In this article, we explore some common greenwashing tactics you can detect in the fashion industry today so you’ll never be seduced by greenwashing again!
3. Sustainable Baddies vs the Pressure to Consume
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season, Sustainable Baddie staff writers, Zibby and Natasha, tackle the various facets of consumerism in this thought piece, and share their top tips for buying, using, and wasting less.
4. 10 Documentaries on Sustainability
Whether you’re well into your ethical fashion journey, or you’re nurturing a budding interest in sustainability, documentaries are great resources for learning. Grab your popcorn and check out this list of 10 documentaries on subjects relating to sustainable fashion and our beloved mother Earth.
5. How to Talk to Straight Men About Sustainability
Ever had a straight man in your life who just has no idea what the f*ck you’re talking about when it comes to conversations about sustainability (or any topic for that matter)? We made it a little easier to spread the Sustainable Baddie message with this guide to sharing susty vibes with your straight male pals.
6. How I’m Finding Hope for the Climate Crisis
When the news constantly bombards us with the sad and seemingly hopeless state of the Earth, it can be hard to remain optimistic — which is why we curated a collection of news stories that give us hope to reclaim our planet from climate crisis. Check out this article to learn about leadership in activism, the positive climate news (yes, it exists), and different ways you can advocate for the planet!
7. The True Cost Was My Introduction to Sustainability
The True Cost inspired many Sustainable Baddie team and community members to change the way we shop for clothing. But the conversation around fast fashion and the sustainability movement has changed in a million-and-one ways since 2015. We revisited The True Cost to see how well its message still holds up today.
8. What the Hell Does Organic Really Mean?
If you’ve ever walked through an American supermarket you’ve probably seen food marked with a little green “USDA Organic” label. But what does “organic” actually mean? In this article, we take a trip down the “organic” rabbit hole and explore some of the label's complexities.
9. What's Fast Fashion Role in Sustainable Fashion?
After attending the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, founder and CEO Jazmine Rogers reflects on both sides of the fashion industry's coin in this article. She heard speeches from representatives of fast fashion giants like ASOS, H&M, and Nike, but also from sustainable baddies like Aditi Mayer, Xiye Bastida, and Sophia Li. So, what role does fast fashion play in the sustainable fashion movement?
10. Why Volunteering At a Community Garden is the Best Pastime
This month, we’re getting off our phones and heading outside! Let go of some of the winter anxieties you may have lingering and clear your mind. Read here to learn about the benefits that come with volunteering at your community garden!
Which sustainability resources do you find yourself returning to?