Clothing & Fashion

• Patagonia (Outdoor and activewear)

• Tentree (Casual and eco-friendly apparel)

• Allbirds (Shoes and some apparel)

• Reformation (Women's fashion)

• Pact (Everyday basics and essentials)

• Everlane (Minimalist, modern clothing)

• Amour Vert (Sustainable fashion)

• Veja (Eco-friendly sneakers)

• Alternative Apparel (Casual, comfy clothing)

• Ninety Percent (Fashion-forward sustainable clothing)

• Outerknown (Casual, surf-inspired clothing)

• Nudie Jeans (Denim and casual wear)

• Sezane (Chic, Parisian-inspired fashion)

• Stella McCartney (Luxury, designer fashion)

• Organic Basics (Sustainable basics and underwear)

• Kotn (Simple, high-quality essentials)

• Yes Friends (Affordable, sustainable fashion)

• Eileen Fisher (Timeless, sustainable clothing)

• Pangaia (Tech-driven sustainable fashion)

• Project HIU (Beachwear and accessories)

• Bass Pro Shops (Sporty and Outdoorwear)

Home & Personal Care

• Who Gives a Crap (Eco-friendly toilet paper and home essentials)

• Seventh Generation (Eco-friendly cleaning and household products)

• Clarity Co 

• Blueland (Cleaning)

• Mr. Meyers Clean Day (Cleaning)

• Cleancult (Cleaning)

• Method (Cleaning)

Food

• Beyond Meat (Plant-based meat alternatives)

• Thrive Market (Cheap with sustainable packaging, easy to order from)

• Barnana (Bananas only but slave free)

• Alara Wholefoods

• Cliff (Energy Bars)

• Cauldron

• Venchi

• Dr Schar

• Alpro

• Riverside Natural Foods

• Cargill

• Innocent Drinks

• Danone

• Unilever

Beauty

• RMS Beauty

• Tata Harper

• Juice Beauty

• Lush

• Kjaer Weis

• REN Clean Skincare

• AXIOLOGY

• Ilia

• True Botanicals

• Aveda

Car Companies That Are Pioneers For Emission-less Vehicles

• Toyota

• Hyundai

• Kia

• Nissan

• BMW

• Honda

Cleaning and Hygiene

• Seventh Generation (Plant-based ingredients, no dyes or synthetic fragrances, recyclable packaging.)

• ECOS (Carbon-neutral company; biodegradable formulas and greywater-safe)

• Dr. Bronner’s (Organic castile soaps made from fair trade and certified organic ingredient)

• Blueland (Refillable, tablet-based cleaning products with plastic-free packaging)

• Branch Basics (One concentrated formula for all-purpose cleaning, refillable bottles, no synthetic preservatives)

• Method (Cradle-to-Cradle certified products, stylish refillable packaging, plant-based formulas)

• Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day (Scented with essential oils, cruelty-free, biodegradable, and phthalate-free)

• Ecover (European eco-brand; uses renewable ingredients and bottles made from recycled plastic)

• Common Good (Refillable, plant-based cleaning products in minimalist packaging)

• Puracy (Developed by chemists, non-toxic and biodegradable; focuses on transparency in ingredients)

• Meliora Cleaning Products (Plastic-free, made with simple ingredients, certified MADE SAFE and B Corp.)

• Truce (Simple, non-toxic ingredients, safe for pets and people)

Tools

• Bass Pro Shops

• Husqvarna

• Stanley Black and Decker

• Tungaloy

Even something as simple as your diet can have a profound effect on the environment. There are many factors that can impact not just your own health, but the health of our planet, from the amount of meat you consume to where you get your groceries from. That is why it is important to understand how you might be impacting our planet negatively without realizing it.

Changes YOU can make to help our planet:

• Buying from local farmers and shops—support your community!

• Enjoy produce thats in season

• Reducing amount of red meat consumed

• Reducing amount of dairy in your diet

• Eating more fruits and vegetables

• Eating whole grains

• Eat some lentils-high in fiver and protein and have a low carbon footprint

• Eat more beans-tasty, sustainable, and high in protein + vitamin B12

• Choose sustainable foods! (like lentils and beans)

• Buy organic foods

Fun facts:

• Rotating crops from heavy feeding crops like corn to soil enriching crops like lentis and beans helps mantain healthy soil. The USA made the mistake of not rotating crops, resulting in the Dustbowl in 1930

• Meat can require 50 to 100 times more land per gram/kcal of protein than plant0based alternatives

• Going meat free with your family for a day can have the same impact as not using your car for 5 weeks

• Livestock, meat and dairy, production is responsible for 11-17% of greenhouse emissions in the atmosphere

• When a cow defecates or burps it releases methane—a gas 28 times more potent at trapping heat that carbon dioxide

• A person that buys from local businesses can sum up to 26% less automobile miles

Alternatives for meat:

• Tofu

• Legumes (beans, lentils, etc)

• Eggs

• Seitan

• Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)

• Mycroprotein

• Algae

• Whey protein

Better than red meat:

• fish

• chicken

• pork

Diets:

We understand that going completely vegan is not for everyone here are some options for more eco-friendly diets.

• Vegetarian Diet—not for everyone, but reduces amount of greenhouse gasses emitted from livestock

• Mediterranean Diet—limits amount of livestock products, dairy and meat. Eating less meat, specially red meat, can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

• Planetary Health Diet—best diet that takes both you and the environment into account! Reduces greenhouse gas emissions, conserves water, protects biodiversity & forests, and lowers pollution & soil degradation

Who says fixing your house isn’t fun? Here are some projects to do to improve the energy of your house.

Insulation & Sealing

• Upgrade insulation (attic, walls, floors, basement, crawlspaces)

• Seal air leaks around windows, doors, plumbing, and wiring

• Weatherstrip doors and windows to prevent drafts

• Insulate ducts to reduce heat loss

Heating & Cooling (HVAC)

• Tune up or replace HVAC system with a high-efficiency model

• Install a smart thermostat to optimize heating and cooling schedules

• Use ceiling fans to circulate air and reduce heating/cooling needs

• Clean/replace air filters regularly

• Close vents and doors in unused rooms

Windows

• Install double- or triple-pane windows

• Use thermal curtains or window films to reduce heat loss or gain

• Add exterior shading (awnings, shutters, trees)

Lighting

• Switch to LED bulbs (they use up to 80% less energy)

• Use motion sensors, timers, or dimmers for lighting

Appliances & Electronics

• Upgrade to ENERGY STAR® appliances

• Unplug devices or use a smart power strip to reduce phantom load

• Use laptops instead of desktops when possible (they consume less energy)

Water Heating

• Lower water heater temperature to 120°F (49°C)

• Insulate the water heater and pipes

• Install low-flow faucets and showerheads

Renewable Energy

• Install solar panels if feasible

• Use solar water heating systems

Behavior Changes

• Wash clothes in cold water

• Hang-dry clothes instead of using the dryer

• Run dishwashers and washing machines only when full

• Turn off lights when leaving a room

• Cook with smaller appliances like microwaves or toaster ovens instead of the stove/oven when possible

This is mainly for my car people, but if you hate high gas prices then tune in!

Driving Habits

• Drive smoothly — avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking

• Maintain steady speeds — use cruise control on highways

• Obey speed limits — fuel efficiency drops significantly above 55 mph (90 km/h)

• Reduce idling time — turn off the engine if you're waiting for more than a minute

• Plan trips to combine errands and avoid backtracking

Maintenance

• Keep tires properly inflated to recommended pressure

• Get regular oil changes using manufacturer-recommended oil

• Replace air filters when dirty

• Maintain engine tuning — a well-tuned engine runs more efficiently

• Check wheel alignment — misalignment wastes fuel

Load & Aerodynamics

• Remove unnecessary weight — lighter cars use less fuel

• Take off roof racks or carriers when not in use (they create drag)

• Keep windows closed at high speeds to reduce drag (use A/C moderately)

Fuel & Fluids

• Use the correct fuel grade for your car (premium is usually unnecessary)

• Use synthetic oils if recommended — they reduce engine friction

• Fill up during cooler parts of the day (gasoline is denser when cooler, so you get slightly more energy per gallon)

Upgrades & Modifications

• Install low-rolling-resistance tires

• Consider engine remapping (for efficiency, not just power) — only for certain cars

• Upgrade to energy-efficient spark plugs if available

Vehicle Choice (If Considering a New One)

• Choose a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric vehicle

• Select a smaller vehicle — larger SUVs and trucks consume more fuel

• Look for aerodynamic designs — they significantly reduce energy use at highway speeds

Behavior Changes

• Carpool or rideshare when possible

• Use public transportation or bike/walk for short trips

• Work from home if your job allows, to reduce commuting miles

Recycling is the easiest way to help the planet by far. If you can remember what goes where that is! Well here’s a tool to remember:

Visual Aids

• Put a simple recycling chart or poster near your trash and recycling bins

• Use color-coded bins (blue for recycling, green for compost, black for trash, etc.)

• Label your bins clearly with examples (like pictures of bottles, cans, paper)

Quick Rules of Thumb

• Remember the “Big 3”:
  ➔ Paper
  ➔ Plastic containers (with recycling symbols #1 and #2)
  ➔ Metal cans

• No food, no plastic bags, no electronics in regular curbside bins

Apps & Tools

• Download local recycling apps (like iRecycle or your city's app)

• Use a magnet chart on your fridge that shows what can/can't go in the bin

• Set recycling reminders on your phone for trash days

Mnemonics

• Use a simple phrase like:
  "Clean, dry, basic: paper, cans, plastic!"

Hands-On Habits

• Do a quick rinse — if it's too dirty to rinse easily, it likely shouldn’t be recycled

• Check the recycling number (on plastics) — generally #1 and #2 are widely accepted

• When in doubt, throw it out — contamination ruins entire recycling batches

Learning by Association

• Think about the material's life cycle:
  ➔ If it’s easily reusable (like clean paper, metal, or hard plastic), recycle.
  ➔ If it’s contaminated, mixed material, or broken (like greasy pizza boxes, chip bags), trash it.

Group Learning

• Teach family or roommates together — group learning helps memory stick

• Quiz yourself once a week: “Is this recyclable?”