Women Who Inspire: Sustainability Matters!
/I am thrilled to share that this month's Women who Inspire discussion is with Kristen Victor and her daughter Madison Boger . Kristen has been living a committed life devoted to the regeneration of Mother Earth for decades. Her love and passion for the environment is written all over her lifestyle choices, her business, Sustainability Matters and advocacy work.
This mother daughter duo share facts about recycling plastic, provide an interesting perspective on bamboo, share conscious consumer choices and discuss some of the simplest ways to make changes in your home that support your family, community and the planet.
The outline of the Women who Inspire: Sustainability Matters conversation is below. Enjoy the recommendations as outlined by Kristen and Madison. We invite you to share all you have learned with your family, friends and community.
Conscious Living with Kristen Victor and Madison Talia Boger – SoCal ladies, born and raised, committed to sharing how we simply support the regeneration of Mother Earth.
Making waste reduction and conservation choices can be simple. Companies now are making it their mission to bring products to consumers that positively impact our lives and the environment. Created and curated to encourage daily changes that support the planet and help regenerate our relationship to it.
Lifestyle Affirmations:
· Shop Local – grown local food, shop farmers markets, low carbon footprint
· Shop Reclaimed, neighborhood share, upcycle, reuse and resale
· Shop Small Business Online - Etsy
· Eliminate single-use plastics
· Be curious where things are made and what they are made of
An example of curiosity:
Earth Breeze – Laundry Detergent
Mission: Striving to make the planet a priority through their regeneration and redistributions efforts through a force for good. Packaging and laundry sheets are 100% biodegradable with zero carbon footprint.
· Impact – Giving and regenerating are deep and transparent
· Monthly shipping – auto-renewal
· 100% carbon neutral – offset their carbon footprint
· 1% for the planet – giving back to the planet
https://www.earthbreeze.com/collections/frontpage
Water – a precious natural resource that is endangered in many places, especially SoCal.
Conservation and Reuse –
· Place a bucket in the shower/sink for water capture/use in your garden
· Collect rain water for garden through the rain barrels. Many cities have rebate programs.
o https://www.bluebarrelsystems.com/rebates/
Baby: Certifications and Greenwashing
https://www.greenmatters.com/p/environmental-certifications
Honest – 100% Plant based and biodegradable diapers
Millie Moon – 100% Plant based baby wipes exclusively sold at Target
https://mymilliemoon.com/sensitive-wipes/
Baby Furniture: Life Cycle Analysis – how long will it last? Will reuse extends its life cycle?
Nestig – We design furniture and décor with form and function in mind — and safety and sustainability top of mind. Every detail has intention. Most furnishings have more than one use. All are beautifully made with kindness and dedication in a family-run factory. Because we believe designing for the way we live — and want to live — is its own kind of magic.
Baby Clothing:
Carters Little Planet - Crafted in the purest organic fabrics and sustainable materials, Little Planet is a return to simplicity.
https://www.carters.com/carters-little-planet
Lifestyle Resources
The Good Trade – a trusted resource for vetted shopping recommendations and tips on sustainability, slow living and self- love.
Package Free – provider of the most sustainable versions of products that we use daily. Products use zero or minimal packaging and eliminate single-use plastic from your everyday routines. Shipping is 100% plastic free.
Pets:
Pet waste bags https://doggydogood.com/
Biodegradable vs compostable:
Like degradable bags, biodegradable are often still plastic bags that have microorganisms added to break down the plastic. Compostable bags are made of natural plant starch, and do not produce any toxic material. Compostable bags break down readily in a composting system through microbial activity to form compost.
A few of our So Cal local favorites:
Women’s Clothing and Shoes
Christy Dawn – Honoring Mother Earth
https://christydawn.com/pages/our-values-earth
Jessica Rey – Feel as Fabulous as You Are
https://www.jessicarey.com/pages/ethics
Rothy’s – The Future is Circular
