As promised, here are my recommended product swaps for our entire line! All recommended brands use high quality organic and fair-trade ingredients, are free of preservatives and toxins, use mindful packaging, and are in a similar price range. 

When we buy fair trade, we're saying yes to ethical labor practices, safe working conditions for farmers and workers, fair wages, and worker's rights, and no to worker abuse, child labor, gender discrimination, and practices that are harmful to the environment...

Did you know that the fashion industry is one of the largest polluters in the world? It's the second-biggest consumer of water, producing 20 percent of wastewater while also generating more greenhouse gas emissions than all international flights and maritime shipping combined. Just like with food, buying organic matters when it comes to clothes as well. Organic farming produces less water waste, saving about 115 gallons of water when you switch to an organic t-shirt alone...

Looking for an organic, eco-friendly, and super thoughtful baby shower gifts? Look no further! Check out my go-to recs for products, cleaning supplies, diapers, and more.

This is the second part of a multiple-part series on educated consumerism. To read the first post in this series, click here.

Now that you know the basics of where to begin and how you can help shift the tide, it's important to stay ahead of the curve. Brands are changing overnight, and if you forget to take a closer look every now and again, you'll be surprised to learn that the company you love is no longer what it once claimed to be.