ECO ALLIANCE Art Jiu Jitsu Life: Combining the Beauty of Art and Sports "You simply have to accept the whole process is a learning curve, and there's no arrival point, just a series of shifting goalposts you get better and better at scoring on." Zoe, founder of Art Jiu Jitsu Life
ECO ALLIANCE Möki Studios: Crushing Beauty Standards with Self-Love Body Statues "My vision for Möki is to challenge everyone’s view on body image a little differently from the usual beauty standards the media portrays," Stephanie, Founder of Möki Studios
ECO ALLIANCE Natūra: Decorative Pieces Committed to the Well-being of the Planet "...sustainability is far more powerful and transcendent than just a trend of consuming eco-friendly products for the fun of it. It is an understanding that everything in life is not disposable and that we need to care and tend to our surroundings," Kris and Dala of Natūra
Creatives: Julia Pratt x What A Curl Wants "I arranged them in a pattern that really reflected the energy and friendliness of her brand. I sent her a few options to choose from and once she had decided on the final design, I took it to the computer to create a vector version that can be resized for future needs." - Julia
ECO ALLIANCE Made by MLO: Blissful, Nature-Inspired Artwork "It's easy to get distracted by what's 'popular' and what someone else is doing, but the best art comes from within," Michelle, Founder of Made by MLO
ECO ALLIANCE What a Curl Wants: Helping You Love Your Natural Hair "I want people to remember opening my boxes. I want all my customers to know I appreciate them buying from me and choosing to shop with me." Fleur, founder of What a Curl Wants
ECO ALLIANCE Creating Eco-Chic Loungewear with Eleven + August "We believe in elevating comfort by incorporating sustainable products and customization so our customers can feel good about their purchases." Eleven + August
ECO ALLIANCE Needlework that Brings Joy and Peace with Embroidery School "You have to spend some time creating, you have to disconnect or re-connect to yourself, and at the end, you have a beautiful embroidery art piece that will remind you of your self-care journey." Gabriela, founder of Embroidery School
BIZ ADVICE How to Source Sustainable Materials for Your Products: A Founder’s Guide Want to find the perfect eco-friendly material for your products to be made from, but not sure where to begin? Here's some tips from someone with firsthand experience.
ECO ALLIANCE Underway Studio: Illustrating Architecture in Collaborative Silk-Screen Prints "We are lucky to live in such an exciting and diverse city, and we hope to show a different side to this through our abstract and colorful screen prints." Underway Studio
ECO ALLIANCE Illustrations by VLSN: Art from When the World Went in Slow Mo "I'm still amazed by what can happen if you just stand still and listen to your heart. People can see the love you feel when making your dreams come true, and want to give you this love back by supporting you," Silvany van Velsen, founder of Illustrations by VLSN
BIZ ADVICE Building a Sustainable Design Practice with Giada Tamborrino Giada Tamborrino shares how she founded a boutique design studio that's focused on sustainable brands and packaging.
Creatives: Kaitlin Rose Slattery x Stone Hollow Farmstead "One thing that is so incredible about the tissue is that the "canvas" to work with is quite large. Because of this, I chose to draw 20+ individual icons representative of the farm life at Stone Hollow." - Kaitlin
ECO ALLIANCE Molly Mahon: Off the Scale Happy with Beautiful Prints "Remember to breathe! Trust, smile and if it feels right in your gut, then go for it - you will never know if you don’t try," Molly Mahon
ECO ALLIANCE Barabàn Kids: 100% Handmade, Organic Clothing for Kids "We love the Earth, in all its expression. We believe in the Human ability to make with one’s hands, to offer unique handcrafted products." Barabàn Kids
ECO ALLIANCE Customized Pastries for Every Occasion with Amelia and Rose "We feel it is important to be mindful of the environment as much as possible. The world is a beautiful place, and it’s our responsibility to take care of it." Jessica, founder of Amelia & Rose
ECO ALLIANCE Lilasuds: When Bathing Turns to Fine Art "...I wanted to bring that sense of joy, and excitement whenever someone used my creative soaps or indulged in a relaxing bath with luxurious bath bombs." Desiree, founder of Lilasuds
ECO ALLIANCE Everydae Indulgence: The Delectable Cookie Brand that Cares for the Environment "During the pandemic, I have always been on a mission to find the best cookies around the metro and ended up making my own version of my cookies." Dae, founder of Everydae Indulgence
Creatives: Manureva Studio x evening star baby “Our inspiration really comes from what the client expects from us. We respond to ‘we want something efficient and trustworthy’, or ‘we want something warm and friendly’ with visual ideas. It’s like creating a visual language, in a way." - Maud
ECO ALLIANCE Natural Products for Furbabies and Furparents Alike with Scruffy Little Terrier "Barney and Sandy and my love of being a dog owner inspire me. I want to help other dog owners enjoy happy, healthy lives with their pets." Michelle, Founder of Scruffy Little Terrier
ECO ALLIANCE Matcha Nude: The Everyday Matcha for a Busy Lifestyle "We are a natural, compassionate company that cares about your life, your choices, mother earth, and of course, your energy." Amelia, founder of Matcha Nude
ECO ALLIANCE Making Gifting Easy and Delightful with Unboxed Gifting "I wanted to make gifting easier for my customers and ensure self-care remains a part of lives moving forward." Carla, founder of Unboxed Gifting
ECO ALLIANCE Nina Spicy: Feel-Good Illustrations to Spice Up Your Life "Discover new supports, exceed your limits, and do not be afraid! Give it 100% in what you love and never back down!" Nina of Nina Spicy
ECO ALLIANCE Saving the Sea through Art with Mora Cornwall "Having grown up with the sea as my home, I would hate to see it suffer and degrade to the point that my own children wouldn’t get to enjoy it as I did." Ella, founder of Mora Cornwall
ECO ALLIANCE Josie Shenoy: Telling Stories Through Her Artwork "My work has been described as beautifully detailed and kaleidoscopic, with a touch of romance and sophisticated use of colour," Josie Shenoy
