🙀 35 Million End Up In The Trash

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Fashion: That sexy Catwoman or Dallas Cheerleader costume may be all the rage for Halloween this year, but there’s been a bit of a problem…

Roughly 35 million Halloween costumes are expected to end up in U.S. landfills now that the holiday has come to pass, adding to the 12 million pounds of textile waste generated each year. Made from non-recyclable, oil-based plastics, many costumes can take decades or even centuries to decompose. 🙀

Sustainable fashion advocate Lexy Silverstein likens these synthetic costumes to "wearing plastic bags" and encourages people to create costumes from secondhand items and reusable clothing.

“After all, the real scare isn’t the ghosts and goblins—it’s the environmental impact we leave behind,” Silverstein wrote.

Alongside Halloween, the fast-fashion industry—which produces disposable, trendy items for brands like Shein and Zara—is also under scrutiny for its environmental toll. With lawmakers like Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Chellie Pingree supporting legislation like the FABRIC Act and the Slow Fashion Caucus, there’s growing pressure to reform these practices.

Aside from being bad for our planet, they’re also exposing a lot of kids to quite a few harmful toxins. According to the New York Post, “[a]pparel sold by fast fashion giants Shein and Temu have also been found to have high levels of carcinogens, like phthalates, lead and formaldehyde, and in 2022, Disney character costumes sold at major retailers like Amazon, TJ Maxx and Ross, among others, were found to contain lead paint and subsequently recalled.“

Microplastics are so prevalent, they’re basically in every human these days and are linked to a lot of health issues.

Maybe next year Halloween should have an ecofriendly renaissance…

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Beauty: Let’s face it, most beauty brands really aren’t that good for the environment.
No, we’re not saying you need to skip the beauty regimes but there are some easy swaps you can make that are better for you and Mother Earth. Here are some top eco-friendly beauty swaps to help reduce waste and live more sustainably!

• Why Switch to Eco-Friendly Products?
  Going organic and sustainable is not only better for the planet but often safer for you. Certified organic beauty avoids harsh synthetics, and microplastics, and uses ingredients grown in eco-friendly ways. Paige Tracey from the Soil Association shares that these choices support environmental health from farm to drain.

• Multipurpose Soap. Dr. Bronner’s Lavender All-One Magic Soap—this 18-in-1 castile soap is eco-friendly, long-lasting, and beloved by Bella Hadid. It’s versatile enough for body, home, and even pet care!

• Shampoo Bars. Shampoo bars, like Eco Warrior Dry Hair Shampoo Bar, cut down on plastic waste and often last longer than liquid shampoo. For travelers, the REHAB Mini Hair Travel Kit includes biodegradable shampoo and conditioner sheets for zero-waste hair care on the go.

• Skincare Essentials. Inlight Super-Food Mask detoxifies with spirulina and rosehip oil, supporting skin health and certified by the Soil Association. Skin & Tonic’s Fresh Face Exfoliating Water offers a mood-boosting floral scent and glow-inducing ingredients.

• Reusable Makeup Remover Pads. ASPACES Reusable Makeup Remover Pads replace disposable cotton balls and can be washed repeatedly, reducing both waste and costs.

• Eco-Friendly Dental Care. Brands like DenTek offer sustainable dental floss picks and brushes made from sugarcane bio-resin, while Organically Epic’s Antioxidant Toothpaste offers recyclable packaging and natural ingredients to keep smiles bright and planet-friendly.

Check out the Soil Association’s resources for more ideas on sustainable swaps.

Investments Worth Watching 

This isn’t your mother’s olive oil, this is Brightland and they’re here to shake up the industry a bit. Female founder, Aishwarya Iyer started the brand by sourcing their products from family owned and operated farms to create their iconic olive oils.

The brand has been funded by six investors and has been through two funding rounds raising $6.83 million for their goals.

💪 What they do: Brightland sells olive oils, vinegars, and honey.

📅 Founded: 2018

🤑 Funding: $6.83 million

😋 MMM, Yummy! 

It’s officially soup season and we are HERE for it! Be it a squash, a clam, or a tomato, we are ready to sip and savor these soups lined up here.

• Creamy Broccoli and Spinach Soup

• Corn and Butternut Squash Chowder

• Slow-Cooker Ribollita

• Farro-Mushroom Soup