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What Makes A Candle Nontoxic?

Candles are an essential element in creating an easeful, beautiful environment. Maybe it’s the living flicker of fire, the warm glow, or selecting a subtle scent that perfectly compliments a mood....

What is the Circular Economy?

According to the Ellen Macarthur Foundation: A circular economy aims to redefine growth, focusing on positive society-wide benefits. At SISTAIN, we seek to support brands that are operating with su...

Sustainable Laundry Guide

Laundry is one of those mundane tasks that is completely necessary, yet oh so tedious (to most). To practice finding joy in the weekly, sometimes daily, laundry routine is the goal, yet seems so di...

Growing a Home Garden for Beginners: Vegetables

Over the years I have had small gardens when I had the space and for the last 10 years I have been toiling in my lakeside garden of 10 raised beds. But, even one garden bed can offer you lots of va...

5 Sustainable Cookware Brands

The path to becoming a conscious consumer often begins with reducing single-use plastic or a dive into sustainable fashion. While these are important steps in the journey, we encourage you to think...

5 Design-Forward Sustainable Furniture Brands

What makes a furniture company sustainable? We have a list of 4 factors to help you choose your next piece of furniture!

10 Easy Cleaning & Organizing Sustainable Swaps for the Kitchen

Dive into deep cleaning in a sustainable, non-toxic kind of way. We sifted through the harsh chemicals, and put together a cheat sheet highlighting a few of the cleanest products + brands on the ma...

The Best Sustainable, Non-Toxic Laundry Detergent

What is the most sustainable, non-toxic laundry detergent that actually works? It’s an easy change, swapping your laundry detergent for something that’s less harmful to the earth and ourselves. But...

The Most Sustainable Ways to Drink Alcohol

If you think about the the production process, packaging, transportation, and waste disposal there is a lot that goes into creating the alcohol we consume and ways to consume more sustainably.

Sustainable Storage & Organization: Pantry

Here are a few tips on what types of sustainable materials to choose as you prep your space for optimal organization with minimal harm to our planet.