Sustainable Living

Sustainable living isn’t just for hippies living off-the-grid in cob houses, teepees and geodesic domes. There’s a lot city dwellers can do to be more eco-conscious. Posts in this category include adopting a greener lifestyle, living plastic-free, eco-friendly shopping and more.

 

3 Reasons Why Vegans Don’t Eat Honey (And What We Eat Instead)
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3 Reasons Why Vegans Don’t Eat Honey (And What We Eat Instead)

Have you ever wondered why vegans don’t eat honey?  A lot of people don’t understand why it’s such a big deal for us. For a long time, Sporty and I didn’t get it either. (And this was after adopting a fully plant-based diet.) But then we discovered how many nectar-foraging trips it takes for a bee…

Fast Fashion: 2 Huge Reasons to Ditch It and What to Use Instead

Fast Fashion: 2 Huge Reasons to Ditch It and What to Use Instead

You don’t even have to be that old to remember when the fashion industry released a new range a couple of times a year. When fast fashion arrived on the scene about two decades ago, that number shot up to 52 times a year. Here’s how Sustain Your Style explains fast fashion. Mass-production of cheap,…

2040: Who Is Crushing the Electric Car Race? (And Who is Lagging Behind?)

2040: Who Is Crushing the Electric Car Race? (And Who is Lagging Behind?)

Make no mistake, the effects of climate change are real. Like it or not, we’re all in a race to 2040. Why 2040?  A report issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts a strong risk of crisis as early as 2040. Although, some scientists warn that we need to hit zero carbon emissions…

5 Small Space Living Ideas: Transforming Tiny Houses Into Small Cosy Homes

5 Small Space Living Ideas: Transforming Tiny Houses Into Small Cosy Homes

Small cosy homes take careful consideration and planning. These small space living ideas will help you make the most of the square footage you have at your disposal. Sporty and I are still in the shopping phase of our tiny house journey. We know for sure that we want to live in a tiny home…

We’re Moving to a Tiny Home Community. Here’s Why You Should Join Us

We’re Moving to a Tiny Home Community. Here’s Why You Should Join Us

We’re moving to a tiny home community. At least, that’s the plan for the near future. Near future being the next thing we do after sequestering ourselves on a farm for a year. If you’ve followed our blog for a while, you’ll know that Sporty and I are prone to changing our minds. A lot….