Jennifer Scales
Embracing the Ebb and Flow
Rael’s 360° Approach to Holistic Cycle Care Spring is finally here! Even though it's still pretty chilly in Bavaria, the sight of the...
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Mila de Souza
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Beyond Beauty: The Environmental Impact of Modern Makeup Industry
History of Makeup Makeup has been a part of human history for thousands of years. The use of makeup can be traced back to ancient...
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Jennifer Scales
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Can Multi-level Marketing of Essential Oils Still Be Sustainable and Ethical?
We don't rely on their claims alone when we vet companies for inclusion in the askBelynda product suggestions. It’s standard practice to...
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Jennifer Scales
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Friendship over Certifications
We often talk about how hard it is for smaller companies and independent producers to get certifications. The problem is usually not...
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Jennifer Scales
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Half a Century of Green Ideas
LEARNING FROM A PIONEER IN SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABLE FROM THE START “Sustainable from the start” is one of the many criteria we check...
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Jennifer Scales
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What if the "Bad Guys" Aren’t Actually That Bad After All?
The first blog post I wrote for askBelynda was called “Are smaller companies more sustainable?”. We love to include small, sustainable...
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Jennifer Scales
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IS TOOTHPASTE VEGAN?
…AND WHY IS IT SO HARD TO FIND OUT IF IT IS? In the last few years, it has become much easier to avoid animal products.
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Jennifer Scales
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HOW “HANDMADE” MAKES US HAPPY… and Supports Sustainability
Every year, as we head into the holiday season, I wonder how this time has become so stressful. While listening to my body tell me how we...
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Jennifer Scales
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What is an Impact Brand?
The social role of companies is currently changing. In a time of increasing consumer awareness, it is no longer just about maximizing...
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Jennifer Scales
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How Sustainable is Bamboo?
The future of paper. Did you know that nearly 50% of all trees cut down globally are turned into paper? A small percentage ends up as...
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Katherine Tuominen
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The Simple Guide to Sustainable Cocoa
Calling all sustainable chocolate lovers! Did you know that some types of cocoa are more sustainable than others? Yes, in this blog we’re...
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Irete Hamdani
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Bar Soap is Back
We've been so busy testing and improving our plugin (available here: Sustainable Shopping Made Simple) that I haven't been able to find...
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Erez Simon
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A Small Comfort
“Don’t forget to wash your hands first!” It seems like no matter how many times I tell my kids to wash their hands before they eat, they...
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Irete Hamdani
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Tips for Making Your Own Moisturizer
Another myth debunked. Recently we had a friend over for a few days and she shared with me that she makes her own moisturizer. I was a...
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Erez Simon
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Shampoo - Redefined
Winter has returned, and there’s nothing like a nice warm refreshing shower on a cold rainy day. My family and I usually share the same...
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Erez Simon
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Transition of a Shaving Tradition
When I turned 17, my father bought me my first electric shaver. I remember the feeling of excitement with a tint of anxiety towards the...
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