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5 Non-Toxic Swaps for a Healthy Home in the New Year

As we embark on a new year, many of us are looking for ways to refresh our homes and create a healthier environment. This year, why not focus on making some n...

Sustainable Gift Wrapping

Brown paper packages tied up with string, a sustainably wrapped gift will be one of your favorite things! There is something about wrapping a gift with as much thought as the gift itself that is tr...

Meet the Artist: Andi Kilness of Good Hearted Woman

In our latest artist spotlight, we sit down with Andi Kilness, the talented ceramicist behind our beautiful handmade mugs and m...

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 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!

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.

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....