ECO ALLIANCE

Slowing down with Seed & Sprout

We caught up with Audrey Gater, Seed & Sprout's Head of Marketing, to chat home-composting tips, new product development, and why they launched an online publication.

ECO ALLIANCE

Mesh & Cloth: Sharing the Unique Beauty of Ceramics to the World

"I believe in leaving the world better than I found it." Elisabetta, founder of Mesh & Cloth

BIZ ADVICE

How to Find Balance as an Entrepreneur: A Q&A with Mike Zeller

It can be hard to balance running a business with everyday life. Business architect Mike Zeller shares his tips for getting your mindset and strategy right.

BIZ ADVICE

The Joys of Surface Pattern Design with Tracey Wirth

Tracey Wirth was not born into the digital age, so to be become a professional designer she had to learn and develop. In this feature, Tracey shares her top tips and unique insights into the magical world of Surface Pattern Design.

ECO ALLIANCE

Quinn's Pins: Buying and Collecting to Designing Her Own

"Designing a product and seeing people wanting to have one of their own feels so rewarding, and I love seeing my products making people smile." Ella, founder of Quinn's Pins

BIZ ADVICE

Packaging is an Art: 5 Eye-Catching Ways To Illustrate Your Packages

Blush highlights 5 unique ways of using illustration to make your packaging design stand-out and enhance your brand identity.

ECO ALLIANCE

DrawInk Designs: Magnifying Joy with Patterns and Doodles

"I take inspiration from the world around me. So much of my work is pattern-based, and I find inspiration in the little things, especially in nature." Georgie, founder of DrawInk Designs

BIZ ADVICE

How Thinking Small Helped The Big Fake Wedding

The Big Fake Wedding is a bridal show alternative complete with a meaningful vow renewal, light bites and a reception. CEO, Jennifer Ammons, shares how the TBFW team successfully adapted to include micro weddings in their offering in 2020, upholding the sentiment that love is never cancelled.

ECO ALLIANCE

Kandilá Candle & Co: Resonating with Culture and Bringing Back Memories of Home

"As cheesy as it is, we go by the saying of 'when you love what you do, everything else follows' and I'm convinced that's one of the key foundations when starting a business or with anything really," Ana of Kandilá Candle & Co

noissue 101

8 Ways Cosmetics Brands are Using Sustainable Packaging

Want some ideas for on brand and eco-friendly cosmetic and beauty packaging? Here's 8 examples of brands doing it well.

ECO ALLIANCE

untold: Putting the Spotlight on BIPOC Entrepreneurs

"untold’s mission is to create meaningful experiences by promoting BIPOC entrepreneurs and their brands to build a more socially and environmentally inclusive economy," Joleen and Jackie of untold

ECO ALLIANCE

Beautiful Handmade Accessories with KTT Studios

"If you find passion and joy in what you do, do not let any mistakes nor any small tribulation cause you to abandon it. It is important that you love making the art you do more than anything else," Kim, Founder of KTT Studios

BIZ ADVICE

Calculating and Creating a Marketing Budget: A Beginner's Guide

Let's talk about money, honey. Marketing budgets may seem hard, but they don't have to be. Here's our step-by-step guide on how to make your own.

Creatives: Shelley Elizabeth Designs x Bad Glinda Soap Studio

“I used the mood board and shiny new logo, brand colors + font pairings, and custom pattern created for her brand identity project along with the Bad Glinda Soap Studio philosophy, to help formulate the packaging strategy and create the overall packaging design." – Shelley

ECO ALLIANCE

pēpi collection: Reusable Cloth Nappies for Babies of Today and Tomorrow

"We wanted to create a great unpacking experience for our customers. Our products are sustainable and reusable, so we also wanted this reflected in the packaging," Daniella, Founder of pēpi collection

BIZ ADVICE

A Beginner’s Guide to Copywriting Your Website for SEO

Did you know over 93% of online journeys start with a search engine? Here's how to fine-tune your website's copywriting and get discovered online.

BIZ ADVICE

The 10 Best Sustainable Packaging Design Ideas to Try in 2021

If your brand doesn't have sustainable packaging already, 2021 is your year. Here's 10 ideas on how to get started.

ECO ALLIANCE

Bleu Carmin: The Beauty of the World in Watercolor

"I want to make people aware of the beauty of our land." Andrea, founder of Bleu Carmin

ECO ALLIANCE

My Meraki: Handpicked Items that Add Value to Your Life

"2020 served up some challenges, but also allowed me to create, and find ways to give to others," Kate Bickford, founder of My Meraki

ECO ALLIANCE

Skincare that Makes You Feel Clean & Safe with Gloss: The Green Beauty Counter

"Everything you put on your body, your body absorbs, and we want to educate more customers on green beauty so they can live a happier & healthier lifestyle!" Gloss: The Green Beauty Counter

BIZ ADVICE

How Why We Cook Celebrates Women And Food Through Illustration

On International Women's Day, we chat with author and illustrator Lindsay Gardner about her creative process, celebrating women and capturing the artistry behind cooking.

2021: noissue launches 100% GOTS Certified, Cotton Tote Bags.

2020: noissue launches 100%, GOTS-Certified, Organic Cotton Tote Bags.

noissue 101

Here's Everything You Need to Know About noissue's Custom Tote Bags

As an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags, custom tote bags are an incredible branding tool for businesses. Here's how to use them.

ECO ALLIANCE

BASICS Equestrian: Simplifying Your Horse Riding Needs

"My vision is to take BASICS from our current startup phase to an equestrian brand that carries a full line of affordable horse wear and size-inclusive equestrian wear." Caroline, founder of BASICS Equestrian

ECO ALLIANCE

Ovette: Sparking Adventure with Nostalgic Childrenswear

"We’re too small to change the behemoth fashion industry alone, but little brands like mine are collectively moving the needle forward towards sustainable practices and accountability," Angela Wator, founder of Ovette