ECO ALLIANCE Thom Bargen: Honoring Coffee Farmers with Quality Coffee "The product we built our company on literally is fading away without some sustainable impacts being made on all levels of the supply chain." Thom Bargen
ECO ALLIANCE Whimsical Oil & Watercolor Illustrations with Ingrid Bartkowiak "I feel it's my responsibility as a business owner to be aware of my own impact and try to make educated decisions around running a business from that." Ingrid Bartkowiak
ECO ALLIANCE Igniting Memories through Personalized Jewelry with Jessica de Lotz "I set out to create wearable stories that provide happiness and comfort, pieces that ignite memories for my customers." Jessica of Jessica de Lotz Jewellry
ECO ALLIANCE Toddles: Saving the Planet with Sustainable Baby Clothing "One day I’d like to have children, and I feel passionate that our generation has a responsibility to protect the planet for these generations to come." Lucy, founder of Toddles
ECO ALLIANCE Diverse and Inclusive Clothing Accessories with Clifton+Leopold "We work hard to create a product line that challenges the preconceived notion of who should wear what." Christopher, founder of Clifton+Leopold
ECO ALLIANCE Thoughtful Gifting Made Simple with Blossom Gift Boxes "I wanted people to feel they are getting something thoughtful that felt a little luxurious." Kirsten, founder or Blossom Gift Boxes
ECO ALLIANCE Folio: Inspiring Moments of Connection with Luxury Paper Goods "I try to take everyday moments and use them to create cards that are relatable, loveable, and just really human." Ian, founder of Folio
ECO ALLIANCE Thrift with Crys: Staying Trendy Sans the Eco Guilt "The reason I started my brand is to spread the word about sustainability and to share my creativity. To show how you can go to a thrift store to keep up with current trends instead of supporting fast fashion brands," Crystal Cali
BIZ ADVICE 5 Reasons Why Sustainability Benefits Your Business Financially Think it's more expensive to be a sustainable business? Think again. There's many ways adopting greener business practices can actually save you money in the long run. Here's how.
BIZ ADVICE Marketing Inspo: 3 Ways to Use AI for Small Business Marketing Artificial Intelligence can be an amazing tool for small to medium businesses. Here's how.
ECO ALLIANCE Sustainably Designed Eyewear Made Timeless with Raie "...my vision is to help my customers future-proof their faces and draw attention to the dangerous topic of skin cancer." Gemma Lyndon, founder of Raie
ECO ALLIANCE Chia Sisters: Award-Winning Beverages and Their Commitment to Sustainability "...we were tired of seeing 'energy' drinks on the market that were filled with artificial colours, caffeine and sugar when we felt that energy should be about fuelling your body to be the healthiest it can be." Florence, co-founder of Chia Sisters
ECO ALLIANCE ohmygoles: Telling Stories through Slice of Life Comics "Let’s all do our best to spread joy, love, and kindness!" Tin, creator of ohmygoles
ECO ALLIANCE Rayu: Where Every Piece Made and the People Who Make it Matters "We strive to bring economic opportunities to artisanal communities, empower women, and change the fundamentals of the industry by cutting back on waste." Monica and Caroline, founders of Rayu
ECO ALLIANCE How to prep for the holidays: a Q&A with lovesoup Here's how independent illustrator and founder of lovesoup Sai Nitivoranant gets organized for the busy holiday season.
ECO ALLIANCE Beautiful Patterns and Playful Designs with Black Lamb Studio "From the beginning, my vision has been simple: To make the world a more colorful place and to make people smile with my playful designs." Isabel, founder of Black Lamb Studio
ECO ALLIANCE Dainty Paper Goods Handmade with Love by Sophie Amelia "Cards are the keepers of romance & messages from the heart; that's why they should be as memorable as the thoughts they contain," Sophie Amelia
ECO ALLIANCE Peace of Mind and Boho Vibes with Monica's Porch "I am a big advocate for mental health and honestly we are not going to have a sound mind if our world isn't well," Monica Garcia of Monica's Porch
ECO ALLIANCE SABINNA: Wardrobe that Combines Aesthetics and Ethics "Challenges are part of the journey, and I am trying to embrace them." Sabinna Rachimova, founder of SABINNA
ECO ALLIANCE Randi Reed: Bringing a Little Magic to Paper "My love for art and the joy that it brings me is what keeps moving me forward," Randi Reed
ECO ALLIANCE The Wrapping Project: Not Your Ordinary Reusable Wrappers "Protecting the environment has always been a theme that runs through everything I do" Emily Ching, Founder of The Wrapping Project
ECO ALLIANCE Chasing Kawaii Dreams with Rainbowholic "I believe that “kawaii” makes the world a happier place," Kaila Ocampo, co-founder of Rainbowholic
BIZ ADVICE The 2022 Small Business Holiday Checklist The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time to start prepping for the seasonal rush. Here’s our checklist and in-depth guide for navigating the 2022 holiday season.
ECO ALLIANCE Daydreams and Watercolour Flowers with Anna Lau "I’ve always believed you can achieve anything you want if you want it enough." Anna Lau
ECO ALLIANCE Zuahaza: Transforming the Textile Industry by Making It 'Clean' Again "...seeing how happy and excited they are about the project, it truly helps me remember that this business has a purpose and a vision worth fighting for," Tatiana Ordoñez, Founder and Creative Director of Zuahaza
