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Barbosa New York Ethical Gold Jewelry

Ethical. Beautiful. Mercury-free gold is better for the health of miners and the planet. Supporting brands using @fairminedofficial gold supports miners with fair wages and work environments that minimize the use of mercury. Did you know miners may hold mercury in their bare hands to process gold ore? This wastewater is dumped into local rivers. Organizations like @arm_global help to better educate miners about the dangers of mercury, which can lead to kidney failure, loss of memory, and impaired brain development in children. Supporting ethical brands supports healthy communities and beautiful brands made beautifully. 📸 @barbosanewyork Link in bio to read more

Farmers' Market Helaht Benefits

Skip the plastic packaging. Shop your local farmers market. Support the planet, your health, and local businesses. Health Benefits ✨Fight off infections ✨ Get more nutrients ✨ Food tastes better Planet Benefits ✨Less plastic packaging ✨Food traveling shorter distances = fewer CO2 emissions ✨Supports biodiversity & plants that withstand local climate Find your local farmers' markets at @usdagov Link below to read more from our expert from @hopkinsmedicine https://thewellnessfeed.com/farmers-market-near-me-924/ #farmersmarket #thewellnessfeed

The Ordinary NYC Store

Responsibly sourced ingredients. Recyclable glass and FSC paper packaging. Recycling at stores. These are a few of our favorite things about The Ordinary Great products made consciously to minimize their environmental impact. Good On You released its Beauty rating, reviewing 239 brands to look at key areas like sourcing, workers' rights, recyclable packaging, and animal derived ingredients. Looking for more brands and tips to shop for sustainable beauty? Link below https://thewellnessfeed.com/5-sustainable-beauty-brands-rated-1024/

Olfactory

What's in your bottle? Here's a behind the scenes look at creating your own personal scent with Olfactory. First you choose your ingredients and design your signature scent. Then, your custom scent is bottled for you. ✨Here's a great conscious shopping tip. Perfumes can be sustainable too. @olfactorynyc sources their natural ingredients directly from farmers to pay fair prices, support traditional sourcing methods, and sustainable farming methods. It's sustainable, affordable, luxury. Looking for a great gift- for yourself or a loved one? Link in below to shop. https://thewellnessfeed.com/olfactory-nyc-custom-perfrume-224/ #thewellnessfeed #plasticfree #nationalparks #zinnias #summertrends #perfumeshop #holidaygifts #holidaygiftsets #holidaygifts2024 #holidaygiftshop #holidaygiftsforher #holidaygiftsideas #SustainableSourcing

Slip dresses & sweater

Shop Fall's favorite combo- the slip dress & cardigan sweater PLASTIC FREE. 👇 Ditch the microplastics and fossil fuels. Shop 👉 cashmere, silk, Tencel, viscose, wool, and organic cotton from brands using non-toxic dyes and paying fair wages. You'll love the feel of soft fabrics against your skin and slouchy midweight sweaters so relaxed you'll never want to take them off. But, this time, no polyester. No plastic. And, pieces you can wear, rewear, and love forever. https://thewellnessfeed.com/plastic-free-slip-dress-sweater-combo-924/ #nationalparks #blackdress #fallfashion #fallfashion2024 #fallfashioninspo #thewellnessfeed #FallFashionFinds #fallfashiontrends #SustainableFashion #sustainablefashionbrand

Top 5 Sustainable Beauty Brands

What are the most sustainable beauty brands? 🤔 @goodonyou_app reviewed 200+ brands to share the most sustainable and ethical beauty brands! 🎉 Known for its fashion database of 6,000 brands, its beauty database will make it easier to find results-driven skincare with responsibly sourced ingredients, recyclable and/ or compostable packaging, and made with living wages. We all want to look beautiful. But, 114 BILLION pieces of single-use packaging isn't. *Thanks to @cleanhub.io for the report. Top sustainable brands include @youthtothepeople @aesopskincare and @theordinary Want to know how your favorite skincare/beauty brand performs? Check out the new guide. Link in bio to read more? #summertrends #cleanskıncare #cleanskincare #cleanskincarebrand #cleanskincareingredients #cleanskincareyoucantrust #sustainableskincare #cleanbeautycommunity #cleanbeautymovement #cleanbeautythatworks #cleanbeautycleanocean #thewellnessfeed

You don't need fast fashion to look good. We've sourced out B-Corps and Fair Trade certified brands offering the cutest cardigans to jump start your fall wardrobe. ✨NO VIRGIN PLASTIC MATERIALS ✨NO SINGLE USE PLASTIC PACKAGING ✨NO SLAVE WAGES Goodbye fast fashion. Hello organic cotton, RWS wool, and fair trade. 📸 Amour Vert Click the link in bio to read more and shop. https://thewellnessfeed.com/12-organic-fair-trade-button-up-cardigan-824/

Swiss Women Win Climate Case

We WON! 🌎 A win for the planet is a win for us ALL. This year, a group of 70-year-old women won the 1st climate case against their government. The women- from the Senior Women for Climate Protection - successfully argued that the Swiss government violated human rights by failing to mitigate the impact of climate change and that their age and gender exposed them to high health risks. This is the 1st climate case win in the European Court of Human Rights. We must protect our future. Feeling inspired Link below to read more … https://thewellnessfeed.com/solutions-to-climate-change-switzerland-424/

Ever noticed a 'chemical' smell coming from your clothing? Formaldehyde. Heavy metals. Tetrachloroethylene. These are 3 of the 43 million chemicals found in our clothes according to Green America Chemicals like these can cause reproductive issues and pollute our water resources when washed and decomposing in landfills. This summer Shein was called out by the Seoul city government when a study found cancer-causing chemicals in the fast fashion retailers' women's underwear. Not a fan of chemicals in your underwear? Neither are we. So we found organic, OEKO-TEX certified, and Fairtrade International from brands like Wear Subset and ThirdLove 📸 MATE the Label https://thewellnessfeed.com/womens-underwear-organic-cotton-824/

Reduce. Reuse. Repair your favorite pair of sneakers at Veja in Brooklyn. Each year an estimated 300 MILLION + pairs of shoes are thrown out in the U.S. Repairing is one way to cut back on waste and pollution. This year, the sneaker brand VEJA launched its cobbler shop to repair sneakers in NY and cut back on waste. Thinking of throwing out a pair of sneakers? Read the interview and review first to see if your shoes can become more than trash. Link below https://thewellnessfeed.com/veja-brooklyn-shoe-repair/

Did you know that choosing an eco-friendly sunscreen can help protect coral reefs from bleaching? Or, taking single-use plastic items back home with you can prevent microplastics in our ocean? Looking for more eco-friendly ways to enjoy the sun and sand? 🏖https://thewellnessfeed.com/five-easy-tips-to-be-an-eco-friendly-beach-goer/ #daytrip #blueberries #whalewatching #summerbeauty #getoutdoors #destinflorida #nationalparks #worldtraveler #hellosummer #sealife #IslandVibes #summerfood #july4 #TheBeach #eco #sustainableliving #ecotips♻️ #summerstyle2024 #ecoliving #ReduceReuseRecycle #fairtradeproducts #reduceplasticwaste #thewellnessfeed

Supplements to help you reach your health goals according to some experts NCBI - National Center for Biotechnology Information But choosing the right supplement can be more beneficial to your body and the planet. Link in below to read TWF picks of vitamin and supplement brands offering sustainably sourced ingredients, refillable glass bottles, minimal plastic packaging, and certifications like USDA Organic and Forest Stewardship Council U.S. 📸 @morshanii https://thewellnessfeed.com/what-are-the-best-eco-friendly-vitamins-to-take-222/