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9 Black Owned Eco-Friendly + Sustainable Businesses to Support Right Now and Always
At Brightly, we often talk about voting with your dollars to create change in the world. In addition to doing research to ensure your elected
Why Your Clean Beauty Routine Makes A Difference with Tiila Abbitt of Aether Beauty
Tiila Abbitt, the founder of Aether Beauty, is no stranger to the clean beauty industry. After years at Sephora, she struck out on her own
5 Simple Things I Do Every Day to Live Sustainably
Caffeinate Responsibly My day never officially starts until I’ve had my first cup of tea, but throw-away bags and disposable cups can make the impact
Quarantine Conscious Eating: Our Top Tips
Staying smart and flexible during uncertain times is important, especially when it comes to feeding your family. We share actionable tips on quarantine-ready eating like how to smartly use your fridge and freezer, what “sell by dates” mean, and more.
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Rewilding Can Help Save the Planet—If It’s Done Properly
More than ever before, there’s been an urgent call for the large scale revival of our ecosystems. According to the Global Footprint Network, humans are
The Environmental Impact of Palm Oil—and 3 Things You Can Do to Help
You’ve probably seen palm oil in a lot of everyday items, from lipsticks to shampoos and even ice cream. If it’s such a common ingredient,
The Environmental Impact of Diapers—Plus 4 Eco-Friendly Options to Try
When you’re taking care of a baby, you’ll be changing a lot of diapers. But, which route should you go when looking for the best
Louis Vuitton Announces an Eco-Friendly Collection—Plus 5 Other Companies Making Sustainable Moves
Every month, we round up well-known companies that are making big moves toward sustainability. Because when they make eco-moves, others will begin to follow suit.
Are Fireworks Bad for the Environment? Here’s Everything You Should Know
You may have fond memories of running around the backyard with sparklers as a kid, or setting colorful fireworks ablaze and oohing and aahing at
Gucci’s First-Ever Eco-Friendly Sneakers Are Here—and They’re Made from Wood Pulp
Gucci just came out with a new sneaker line for luxury fashion fans to fawn over. And this time, it’s eco-friendly. With the push for
The Keystone XL Pipeline Project Is Canceled—Here’s How That Benefits the Planet
You’ve probably seen excitement amongst your eco-friends about the Keystone XL Pipeline Project being canceled by its developers after a long 13 years. That’s great
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Do You *Really* Need to Shower Every Day? A Derm’s Answer Might Surprise You
One of the most controversial topics out there involves how often we should take a shower. Every day? A few times a week? Ask a
5 Used Bookstores That Allow You to Shop Sustainably From Home
When it comes to reading, the right book can transport you to a whole new world. But while we’re busy flipping pages and escaping to
The Brightly Shop Is Live! Here’s Why We Launched a Sustainable Shopping Experience
What started as a podcast in July 2019 has truly grown into a movement of millions of conscious consumers creating change, daily. You’ve texted, emailed,
7 Ways to Use Nearly-Bad Bananas That *Aren’t* Banana Bread
Many of us have probably fallen into the cycle of overbuying bananas, only to end up scrambling to make banana bread once they’re too ripe
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