Decorating our home doesn’t need to be expensive, you can always check the thrift stores or even Facebook swap groups! Let’s make our homes our sanctuary, shall we? Check out these simple yet powerful 5 tips for your healthier and eco-friendly home decor:

Imagine you're about to sip your morning coffee, and you hear about the Great Pacific Garbage Island—this vast "island" of trash floating far away in the Pacific. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel, right? Except it's real, but not quite the monstrous trash island you might picture.

We all tend to hold onto things longer than necessary, thinking we might need them ‘someday.’ But let’s be real: that day rarely comes, and all we’re left with is clutter. It's time to embrace a little spring cleaning - any time of the year!

In a world where every other brand is jumping on the sustainability bandwagon, figuring out who's really eco-friendly and who's just wearing a green mask can feel like solving a mystery. But worry not! I've got some simple steps to help you become a savvy, sustainable shopper.

So, how can you tell if a product is truly eco-friendly or just pretending? Here are some tips to help you become a smart, green-conscious shopper:

Remember last Christmas 2023, when we set up a holiday pop-up at Conscious Collective in North Vancouver? We thought it'd be fun to have a little corner where kids could dive into making bath bombs while their moms enjoyed some fun shopping. What was planned as a simple 30-minute playtime turned into something so much more magical!

Ever wonder why some stuff we find on our grocery shelves is banned in other countries? I did some digging, and honestly, it's a bit of a shocker. Here’s the list of what’s in our food and why some countries are saying BIG NO to these ingredients!

Ever noticed those little green symbols on packaging but not quite sure what they mean? Well, today we're decoding 20 of the most common eco-friendly packaging symbols for you. Understanding these can help you make more informed choices next time you're out shopping.

Let’s talk about something we all deal with every day - packaging. Since I started working in the packaging industry back in 2014, I’ve seen some big changes, especially in costs and the environmental impact. Here's what I've learned:

Have you ever wondered why we're always cheering for you to shop at local farmers' markets or pop into a small store instead of heading straight for the big giant supermalls? It's not just because we're a small biz ourselves (though we do love your support 😉). There's a whole bunch of really cool reasons why going local rocks. Let's break it down, shall we?