Is pottery a way of healing ourselves?
In recent years, pottery has become a popular hobby and for some (like us) a way of active meditation. Here, we explain why, and how to get started.
What is Tai Chi?
Roughly translated as “supreme ultimate force”, this mindful movement follows the precepts of a dynamic duality based on the ying-yang, a concept that balances the male/female…
Can you smoke flowers?
Although there are risks associated with inhaling the smoke from combustion, if done consciously, smoking certain flowers can promote health and spiritual benefits.
Why the high prices of sustainable fashion?
A question we get asked often revolves around “the high prices of sustainable fashion”. Our response: it all depends on your lifestyle, budget and creativity. Here we share why.
Tattoo ink is not vegan but there are options!
For our tattoo lovers, here is something you need to know: not all tattoo inks are vegan nor natural. Most brands use very toxic ingredients combined with animal byproducts.
Compost: What is it and why we need to do it.
All the food waste you send to landfills releases Methane while decomposing. Methane is a greenhouse gas that is 28 times stronger and more harmful than CO2 emissions. Composting prevents this.
Waste: How to reduce our impact.
Let’s get one thing straight: waste does not magically dissapear from the earth the minute the pickup truck takes it away from your home’s curbside. It is estimated that every American produces approximately 4 lbs of waste every day.
Four key facts why honey isn’t vegan
Despite popular belief, honey isn’t vegan as the bees producing it are exploited for their nectar
Essential Oils: Their Environmental Impact
It takes one million rose petals to make 1 ounce of rose essential oil. This is a ratio of 0.03-0.2% of the raw material. If we talked in investment language, with the capital being NATURE, the return on capital would be depressive.
Would you try potato milk? Meet the new plant-based option coming to the market
Potato milk is the best vegan alternative to dairy, made by DUG, a Swedish food company
Egg-cellent news: vegan baking made easy with these egg replacements
Vegan egg replacements for baking cakes and pastries — no chickens are harmed with these options!
The Oldest Perfume Shop in Delhi: Gulab Singh Jorimal
Gulab Singh Jorimal is the oldest perfume shop in Delhi and one of the most traditional scent boutiques working with organic essences
Why don’t vegans eat eggs?
Chickens suffer when industrialized and used to produce eggs and meat
The New Cannabis Culture: High on Design
In 2020, Santiago edited a book showcasing people and products who are changing the way this sacred plant is understood through novel aesthetics.
Cacao for Heart Expansion
In our modern world, the first thing that comes to our mind when we hear “cacao” is chocolate, but this fruit has many more uses, benefits and ceremonial rituals.
Why is a plant-based diet good for the planet? A few key facts.
Eating vegan and delicious is easier than you think! After many years of eating meat, we decided to switch to a healthier, more conscious lifestyle—and we love it! Here are some facts about going vegan that convinced us to make the transition.
Milk is actually bad despite popular opinion (here’s why)
Don’t believe everything you read: drinking milk is actually bad for you.
Buying secondhand clothes is the most sustainable way to do fashion
With companies like Shein, Zara, and H&M flooding the stores, we’re led to believe that fast fashion is the best way to stock our closets. The reality is far from it; fashion is destroying our planet. That’s why shopping for vintage and secondhand clothing is a much better alternative.
What is Ethical Fashion?
Today’s biggest brands are not as ethical as we think. Here, we give you a summary of the fashion industry’s biggest problems: unfair labor and environmental impact.