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Uni Simplifies Refillable Body Care

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Uni makes purchasing refillable body care products as simple and streamlined as possible. This new brand focuses on having a closed-loop system and keeping its products as circular as possible.

From the brand’s inception, founder Alexandra Keating wanted to be clear on the mission around sustainability. Uni has been carbon neutral from the beginning and gives back 1% of sales to coral reef restoration.

“To create change, it’s important to look at the product and process holistically—not just one aspect.” – Alexandra Keating, Uni Founder

Uni is a design-driven refillable system for body wash, haircare, hand wash, and body serum. Focused on providing a sleek and elevated product, Uni makes choosing more sustainable options a streamlined process. Uni values transparency and quality by providing an EWG rating for their ingredients that are all reef safe.

These products make choosing more sustainable swaps a simple choice that will feel like a luxury and is a brand focused on long-haul sustainability.

01

Biom

In 2022 Biom hit the market and is attempting to tackle exactly this. Biom offers 100% plant-based, biodegradable wipes with refillable packaging that provide functionality and smart design all in one. It doesn’t hurt that they’ll look great sitting on your counter. The all-purpose cleaning and sanitizing wipes were created with the planet and consumer in mind. The brand focuses on more streamlined, gentle ingredients that are safe on skin for their hand-sanitizing wipes.

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Ries

Ries is a line of TSA-size approved refillable containers retailing at $18. The bottles are crafted from post-consumer recycled plastic and created with the purpose of consistent reuse. Graham saw the plastic problem in the beauty industry and wanted to innovate how we reuse plastics. Being a new brand, this is just the beginning for Ries. The brand continues to test different materials for use to be as conscious of its sustainability as possible. Ries puts value on the circularity of their product and hopes choices like using up-cycled materials will become more of a norm in the beauty industry.

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Dip

Get ready for a new staple in your bathroom. This zero-waste hair care brand has created bars suited for every hair type and need. Dip is on a mission to convert big brand hair care lovers to a more sustainable option that doesn’t skimp on quality. Dip has a range of 35 color-safe shampoo and conditioner bars in a wide range of scents and travel tins. Whatever your hair care needs are, Dip has you covered.

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Uni Refill System Starter Kit

Experiment Avant Guard Reusable Face Mask

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Saie Beauty Dew Blush

Dieux Forever Eye Mask

Cadence Build Your Six Capsules

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Copenhagen Fashion Week’s Steadfast Sustainability Commitment

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Copenhagen Fashion Week’s (CPHFW) commitment to sustainability isn’t anything new. With the resurgence of in-person shows, we’re reminded that CPHFW is leading the way in pushing sustainability and ethical standards to the forefront of the industry.

CPHFW has made its sustainability commitment a non-negotiable for designers, a statement in which we hope other fashion weeks worldwide follow suit. Since implementing its firm sustainability framework in 2020, Copenhagen is setting the stage for creating much-needed change.

These are not just changes dedicated to fighting the climate crisis but rather the big picture with issues the fashion industry faces. The standards CPHFW has implemented include:

•Ensuring ethical working conditions for employees.

•50% of fabrics are recycled or made of other sustainable materials.

•Meeting human rights standards.

•Having a no-tolerance policy on discrimination.

“Current action by fashion industry is being countered by its huge production volumes, and as a result, climate impact continues to increase.” – Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO of Copenhagen Fashion Week

Implementing changes only dedicated to the fashion industry’s environmental impact would be neglecting part of the problem, and CPHFW is facing this head-on, proving to be successful in the process.

CPHFW, for the past few years, is always highly anticipated and has a stronghold on its global influence. Gen-Z flocks to Scandi fashion for influence, and this season was no different. A young audience is drawn to CPHFW not only for the style but for the greater ethos that commonly aligns with the values of many Gen-Zers.

Scoulland, Holzweiler, ROTATE, Saul Nash, and Ganni were some of our favorite shows with inclusion and sustainability at the helm. Copenhagen Fashion Week’s unwavering commitment to making progress in the fashion industry isn’t something to gloss over but to acknowledge how they’re changing the game for good.

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Attire the Studio

Founded by influencer Xenia Adonts to create a clothing brand that is truly transparent in all processes, it marks a stark contrast from the fast fashion driven influencer industry. Adonts is using her platform for good by creating a brand committed to making the fashion industry more sustainable. Attire uses zero plastic, values radical transparency, and ensures ethical workplace environments.

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Olderbrother

Being environmentally conscious is a top priority for this gender-neutral clothing brand. Founders Bobby Bonaparte and Max Kingery sought to create a brand that isn’t adding to the environmental crisis that the fashion industry is only furthering. Fusing nature and fashion, this clothing brand is one to add to your closet.

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Back Beat Co.

Back Beat Co. is a “people, planet and then profit” brand that gives a $$$$ about you and the planet. The brand focuses on ensuring its consumers are doing more than just shopping sustainably and has created a community through its clean-ups and donation drives. Back Beat Co. is doing more than just creating sustainable clothing but is ensuring that every step in the process supports conscious consumerism.

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Dieux Auracle Eye Gel

Henry Rose Torn Eau de Parfum

Shop at Credo Beauty

SOSHE Refillable Lip Stick

Corpus Body Wash

Shop at Credo Beauty

Completedworks Recycled Gold Hoops

Shop at Matches

Five Ways to Unwash

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The core values behind The Unwash are believing in a world of conscious consumerism and utilizing our purchasing power for positive change. The Unwash is all about giving a $$$$ and supporting brands that do the same. We look at the big picture and are helping you to do the same. Here are Our Top 5 Picks on How to Unwash.

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Now, this means a lot of things. The three big pillars are choosing brands that care about the consumer, employees, and the planet. Say no to companies with unethical labor practices that aren’t accessible for everyone or lack transparency. We choose brands that are for everyone. We want clothing lines that have sizing for everyone, makeup with a shade for every skin tone, and brands that use marketing with people from all walks of life. When we choose to support brands that align with our values, we have the power to shake up the market to reflect what consumers really want.

Get Involved

Find ways to get involved with other people or groups committed to progress. Maybe that’s participating in online seminars, mobilizing voters in your community, volunteering, or joining a local advocacy group. Finding new opportunities to be engaged in making change is not only a great way to take your commitment further but is a chance to make friends, network, and find community.

Change it Up

Choose different lifestyle choices, make a simple product swap and unwash your feed. Switch up the things you do in your daily life – bring a reusable straw for when you pick up your daily coffee, give a zero-waste product a try, or carpool with a friend; think of the small changes you can make that will make you and the planet feel good. Follow new people on social media that will shake up your feed and give you new information to interact with. Be open to learning new things and trying out different routines; there is no one size fits all change so see what works best for you.

Make it Meaningful

Work to make your everyday actions meaningful. Make meaningful connections with people by going out of your way to help others, valuing generosity, and practicing what you preach. Be true to yourself and your values by allowing your values to drive you and your decisions. Focusing on what you are passionate about and bringing you joy helps you stay authentic to who you are and create deeper connections in your daily activities. Finding the meaning and beauty in even the smallest things can open us to a world of opportunity.

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth is

If we’re going to talk the talk, we have to walk the walk. Making changes isn’t always easy; we know that what works for you may not work for everyone. We’re all about navigating ways to live our lives more mindful and meaningfully, making change one step at a time.

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Dip Haircare

Get ready for a new staple in your bathroom. This zero-waste hair care brand has created bars suited for every hair type and need. Dip is on a mission to convert big brand hair care lovers to a more sustainable option that doesn’t skimp on quality. Dip has a range of 35 color-safe shampoo and conditioner bars in a wide range of scents and travel tins. Whatever your hair care needs are, Dip has you covered.

02

Dieux

Dieux has taken social media by storm as well by creating a reusable eye mask that may as well be a fashion statement. These eye masks put their single-use counterparts to shame. These come in a reusable aluminum storage case and are made from non-porous silicone with the intent of pairing with the eye products you already have for maximum absorption. With the mission of helping you “dieux-less,” Dieux has all your skincare needs covered.

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Saie Beauty

Climate-neutral brand Saie Beauty has taken the industry by storm, with nearly all of its products going viral. Saie is making beauty products that are good for you and the environment that their C.L.E.A.N. (conscious, luxurious, earth-minded, award-winning, new) mission conveys. From the Slip-Tint to their Airset Powder, Saie has a roster of high-performing products that don’t disappoint. It’s no wonder these products are taking social media by storm, and you can trust that this is a brand worth the hype.

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DedCool Milk Layering Fragrance

Shop at Credo Beauty

Ries Essential Travel Bottle

Shop at Sephora

SOSHE Refillable Lipstick

Dieux Forever Eye Mask

Everist Waterless Body Wash Concentrate

Shop at Credo Beauty

Common Greenwashing Red Flags

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So many products and brands on the market love to make us think it’s a better buy than it actually is. Consumers have proven that they want the products they buy to reflect their values, but brands can take advantage of this through greenwashing. Greenwashing is when marketing for a product, company, or service is exaggerated to make it seem that being conscious of the environment is at the forefront, often for economic gain. As consumers, we must regulate this to ensure that we buy products truly worth our money. Here are our top greenwashing red flags to keep an eye out for:

Misleading Symbols or ‘Certifications’

Awareness of standard certifications such as Leaping Bunny, 1% for the Planet, B-Corp, or Climate Neutral Certified can help consumers point out misleading credentials. Brands often use ambiguous terminology or imagery to make it seem that a specific certification has been achieved.

Use of Buzzwords

Relying heavily on buzzwords can indicate that there isn’t a whole lot to back up a brand’s claims. Check out our buzzword breakdown to better understand what some of these terms really mean.

Deceptive Packaging

When you see brandings that look seemingly earth-friendly, such as brown packaging, heavy use of natural aspects, or greenery, it is a common cue that it’s time to find something else.

Look at the Company as a Whole

If you’re strolling the aisles of a store and see a product that looks great – go check out the rest of their range in the store. Many brands put out ‘eco-friendly’ lines but neglect to do anything about the rest of their products. A supposedly more earth-conscious product from a brand that does not follow that principle for any other product is a clear sign of a marketing gimmick.

Minimal Transparency

Whether on the packaging or the brands’ website, if they gloss over their sustainability goals and initiatives, that’s a pretty quick way to know that they’re all talk. If the brand gives some outline of its sustainability plan but has no data to back up its claims, it is a red flag. We love it when brands offer quarterly or yearly reports on their process, disclose annual goals, or provide regular updates on how they are living up to the standards they’ve set for themselves.

Going the Extra Mile

When deciding on trying a new brand, you can go the extra mile by diving into the company culture as a whole. Is the brand shelling out dollars to corporations that don’t have Earth-focused values? What does the company leadership look like? Are they practicing what their marketing is preaching? Going beyond the red flags and looking deeper into a company can give you a better picture of what brands are worthy of your support.

Greenwashing is just the beginning. Shopping ethically isn’t a trend, and consumers want to purchase products from companies doing much more than just being sustainable. Keeping your wits about you when shopping is key to being a conscious consumer because many companies want to convince buyers that they are doing good and putting their money where their mouth is, but in reality, they’re not. We believe in taking a holistic approach to consumerism and looking at the big picture – greenwashing and all.

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Back Beat Co.

Back Beat Co. is a “people, planet and then profit” brand that gives a $$$$ about you and the planet. The brand focuses on ensuring its consumers are doing more than just shopping sustainably and has created a community through its clean-ups and donation drives. Inspired by a laid-back lifestyle, Back Beat Co. is a slow fashion brand for every day, yearlong wear. Back Beat Co. is doing more than just creating sustainable clothing but is ensuring that every step in the process supports conscious consumerism.

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Everist

Everist uses ingredients that naturally break down over time and do not pollute water systems. Their shipping cartons and mailers are recyclable or compostable, and they offer a buyback program for the cap of the product to be upcycled for future Everist products. Everist gives you a traditional shampoo and conditioner feel without additional waste. These concentrates are revolutionizing a notably wasteful industry and are a force for positive change.

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Conserving Beauty

Conserving Beauty has created the first ever dissolvable makeup wipe – InstaMelt. There are times when cleansing balms and oils aren’t as functional as we’d like them to be, such as when traveling or going to the gym. Wipes are convenient and easy to pack away, except that wipes are typically made of 90% plastic and end up in a landfill. The founder of Conserving Beauty, Natassia Nicolao, is changing this for good.

Shop Like You Give a $$$$

Everist Waterless Shampoo Concentrate

Shop at Credo Beauty

Krave Beauty Beet the Sun SPF

Shop at Krave Beauty

SOSHE Refillable Mascara

OUI the People Body Gloss

Shop at OUI the People

Cadence Capsules Build Your Six

Shop at Cadence

The Flint-Based Eyewear Company Giving Purpose to Plastic Waste

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Here on The Unwash, we often talk about making different sustainable swaps or supporting brands innovating how we care for the environment. The truth is that making those choices comes with an absolute privilege. But, we can enact positive change with our purchasing power when making these choices. When the state of Michigan and the country failed Flint, plastic water bottles became a necessity for the town of almost 100,000 people. Given the lack of concerted effort to find resolve for Flint, small brands and businesses have rallied to try to find solutions themselves. In comes Genusee, the brand creating eyewear out of Flint’s plastic water bottles.

Genusee’s eyewear line consists of prescription-grade optical sunglasses and blue light glasses, which come in a wide range of colors and styles. You can feel good knowing that with every purchase made, fifteen plastic bottles are upcycled, and 1% is donated to the Community Fund of Greater Flint.

“It’s one of the largest polluting industries in the world. And at the end of the day, I was like, ‘Why am I making more shit that people don’t really need?'” – Ali Rose VanOverbeke, Genusee Co-Founder

The founders of Genusee, Ali Rose VanOverbeke, and Jack Burns, wanted to find a way to not only play a role in cleaning up the plastic issue but also create revenue and jobs for the people there. Given the many people in Flint’s connection to the automotive industry, Genusee is creating jobs for people who can capitalize on their skills. The brand is focused on a closed loop cycle and keeping as much of its production and employees within the local area, creating a greater impact than outsourcing.

The situation in Flint is not the only time a town in the United States has faced a water crisis. Towns and reservations across the United States are without clean or running water and are left to their own devices to find resolve. Much like Genusee, small brands and local communities often are to thank for rising to the occasion. Genusee found a way to not only create a sustainable product but also give hope and inspiration in light of a crisis.

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Olderbrother

Being environmentally conscious is a top priority for this gender-neutral clothing brand. Founders Bobby Bonaparte and Max Kingery sought to create a brand that isn’t adding to the environmental crisis that the fashion industry is only furthering. Fusing nature and fashion, this clothing brand is one to add to your closet.

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Everist

Everist uses ingredients that naturally break down over time and do not pollute water systems. Their shipping cartons and mailers are recyclable or compostable, and they offer a buyback program for the cap of the product to be upcycled for future Everist products.

Everist gives you a traditional shampoo and conditioner feel without additional waste. These concentrates are revolutionizing a notably wasteful industry and are a force for positive change.

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DedCool

DedCool is a brand focused on genderless scents and vegan ingredients and is committed to sustainability. Utilizing biodegradable materials to ensure their detergent will not create microplastics in water systems, you can use this for hand washing or in the machine. The detergent comes in an aluminum canister allowing for easy recyclability. To add another reason we love this – you can match your detergent to your favorite perfume.

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Everist Waterless Shampoo Concentrate

Shop at Credo Beauty

Dieux Instant Angel Moisturizer

Conserving Beauty Dissolving Sheet Mask

Shop at Cult Beauty

Henry Rose Torn Eau de Parfum

Shop at Credo Beauty

Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief Serum

Shop at Krave Beauty

How Biom Created a Cleaner Wipe

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Excess plastic waste is not a new factor in the climate crisis, but the ongoing pandemic has added another layer to this complex issue for the past two years. Landfills and oceans alike have seen an influx of single-use masks, plastic gloves, and disinfectant wipes.

In 2022 Biom hit the market and is attempting to tackle exactly this. Biom offers 100% plant-based, biodegradable wipes with refillable packaging that provide functionality and smart design all in one. It doesn’t hurt that they’ll look great sitting on your counter.

“We’re eliminating the need for single-use plastic to the maximum extent by providing safe solutions that are kind to both humans and the environment, while still maintaining efficacy for the task at hand.” – Will Gahagan, Biom Co-Founder

The all-purpose cleaning and sanitizing wipes were created with the planet and consumer in mind. The brand focuses on more streamlined, gentle ingredients that are safe on skin for their hand-sanitizing wipes.

From the manufacturing process to the point the product reaches the consumer, Biom is committed to sustainability, transparency, and functionality. In a time where disinfectant wipes are far more part of the norm in our daily lives – Biom thoughtfully eliminates the creation of single-use waste.

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Conserving Beauty

Conserving Beauty has created the first ever dissolvable makeup wipe – InstaMelt. There are times when cleansing balms and oils aren’t as functional as we’d like them to be, such as when traveling or going to the gym. Wipes are convenient and easy to pack away, except that wipes are typically made of 90% plastic and end up in a landfill. The founder of Conserving Beauty, Natassia Nicolao, is changing this for good.

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Plus

Plus eliminates the use of unnecessary plastic with their dissolvable packet-based body wash. Once you’re in the shower, rip open the packet, and it can all go safely down the drain. Everything, including the box the wash comes in, is entirely compostable. We love this product because whether you’re looking for something for everyday use, travel, or throwing in your gym bag, the brand innovates a product that we maybe didn’t realize needed a change. For daily use, you can purchase the refillable dispenser, and for on-the-go, the travel packs are perfect.

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Freestyle

Freestyle is an up-and-coming diaper brand that wants to revolutionize personal care for children. When it comes to making more earth-focused purchases, we shouldn’t let these values fall to the wayside when supporting child-based brands. Made from a hyper absorbent planet-based BambooTek, these diapers provide up to 12 hours of leak protection and are almost 100% biodegradable. Freestyle is working to give parents peace of mind when choosing the best diapers.

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Everist Waterless Shampoo Concentrate

Shop at Credo Beauty

Uni Refill System Starter Kit

Saie Beauty Dew Blush

Biom All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes

Cadence Build Your Six Capsules

Shop at Cadence

Meet Freestyle, the Cool Parent Approved Diaper Brand

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Freestyle is an up-and-coming diaper brand that wants to revolutionize personal care for children. When it comes to making more earth-focused purchases, we shouldn’t let these values fall to the wayside when supporting child-based brands.

Getting the stamp of approval from the ultimate chic moms – Caroline Vreeland and Sara Tan, Freestyle is changing how we think about diapers. Freestyle turned a product that consumers usually don’t put much thought into, into something that is incredibly innovative and ultimately cool.

“I am encouraged by Freestyle World’s commitment to building sustainable products and recommend that families consider this critical factor when choosing a diaper brand.” – Dr. Ragini Adams

Featuring limited edition designs from various artists, these diapers are made from from a hyper absorbent planet-based BambooTek. Through the the use of planet based materials they are almost 100% biodegradable. Freestyle diapers provide up to 12 hours of leak protection and are pediatrician recommended. Freestyle is working to give parents peace of mind when choosing the best diapers.

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Everist

Everist uses ingredients that naturally break down over time and do not pollute water systems. Their shipping cartons and mailers are recyclable or compostable, and they offer a buyback program for the cap of the product to be upcycled for future Everist products. Everist gives you a traditional shampoo and conditioner feel without additional waste. These concentrates are revolutionizing a notably wasteful industry and are a force for positive change.

02

Uni

Uni is a design-driven refillable system for body wash, haircare, hand wash, and body serum. Focused on providing a sleek and elevated product, Uni makes choosing more sustainable options a streamlined process. Uni values transparency and quality by providing an EWG rating for their ingredients that are all reef safe.

03

Biom

Biom offers 100% plant-based, biodegradable wipes with refillable packaging that provide functionality and smart design all in one. It doesn’t hurt that they’ll look great sitting on your counter. The all-purpose cleaning and sanitizing wipes were created with the planet and consumer in mind. The brand focuses on more streamlined, gentle ingredients that are safe on skin for their hand-sanitizing wipes.

Shop Like You Give a $$$$

Plus Body Wash Travel Pack

Ries Essential Travel Bottle

Shop at Sephora

Rif Organic Hemp Pad Mutli-Pack

Shop at Rif Care

Biom All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes

OUI the People Skin Safe Razor

Shop at OUI the People

Young People Are the Ultimate Change Makers, Here’s Ways to Get Involved

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It’s no secret that Gen-Z has the power to completely change the political and social landscape in the United States and around the world. Young leaders are loud and proud about what they stand for and aren’t scared to be heard. From ensuring there would be empty seats at campaign events to shutting down anti-abortion tip lines in Texas, the narrative around the power young people have is changing. Whether it’s getting involved in their schools, local communities, or taking to social media, young people are a force to be reckoned with. Younger generations have the power, but how do we put that power to work?

Get Involved in Your School or Local Communities

Joining a club at your school or finding a group in your local community is a great starting point to get involved and find additional opportunities. Whether in high school or college, plenty of larger advocacy groups offer the chance to open chapters at schools across the United States. You can join in on protests and rallies and have plenty of volunteer opportunities through these networks. Making a change at the local level is one of the best ways to make a huge impact, and it’s on the local level where we need people to be dedicated to implementing change.

Turn Your Voice into a Vote

Be prepared for turning the voting age. In the United States, you can submit your voter registration shortly before you turn eighteen, reminding yourself and your peers to register to vote and make it to the polls. If you’re worried about family pressure to vote a certain way or are nervous about sharing your desire to vote, reach out to resources within your community or voter mobilization organizations to find a way to exercise your right within your comfort zone. Get some friends together and carpool to the polls!

“My intentions were to challenge people in there to go beyond sustainability and strive for climate justice.” – Xiye Bastida on attending the Met Gala with Creative Director of Chloe, Gabriela Hearst

Use Your Dollar for Good

It’s great to vote, but what do we do for the rest of the time? Don’t be fooled – consumers are the biggest power players. We change the game when we redirect our dollars to companies or local businesses that we can genuinely feel good about supporting. The brands we choose to give to should reflect our ideals. Choose companies that support their employees, support their consumers and, of course, support the planet.

Find Community

It’s important to surround yourself with like-minded individuals, especially in a community where your values are not reciprocated. Those people become your network and support system, no matter how big or small. By finding a community, you can go on to organize events, expand your network with advocacy, make support groups or even do something as simple as encouraging each other to stay persistent in your work towards making a difference.

Look for Inspiration

So many young leaders are inspiring the world. Whether it be someone with a large platform, a friend, a family member, or a community leader, there are changemakers all around us. Diversify your feed and find inspiration to fuel your passion.

Young people see the world in a much different way and can see the bigger picture. In the past, those who freshly reached voting age had the lowest turnout for elections. This is changing as more and more young voters are heading to the polls. Gen-Z wants practical solutions to problems they see in their daily life. All these tips are small year-round changes anyone can make to make a difference, big and small. The important part is that more and more people are willing to get involved – even the smallest choices can make a big impact.

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Plus

Plus eliminates the use of unnecessary plastic with their dissolvable packet-based body wash. Once you’re in the shower, rip open the packet, and it can all go safely down the drain. Everything, including the box the wash comes in, is entirely compostable. We love this product because whether you’re looking for something for everyday use, travel, or throwing in your gym bag, the brand innovates a product that we maybe didn’t realize needed a change. For daily use, you can purchase the refillable dispenser, and for on-the-go, the travel packs are perfect.

02

Saie Beauty

Climate-neutral brand Saie Beauty has taken the industry by storm, with nearly all of its products going viral. Saie is making beauty products that are good for you and the environment that their C.L.E.A.N. (conscious, luxurious, earth-minded, award-winning, new) mission conveys. From the Slip-Tint to their Airset Powder, Saie has a roster of high-performing products that don’t disappoint. It’s no wonder these products are taking social media by storm, and you can trust that this is a brand worth the hype.

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Dip Premium Haircare

Get ready for a new staple in your bathroom. This zero-waste hair care brand has created bars suited for every hair type and need. Dip is on a mission to convert big brand hair care lovers to a more sustainable option that doesn’t skimp on quality. Dip has a range of 35 color-safe shampoo and conditioner bars in a wide range of scents and travel tins. Whatever your hair care needs are, Dip has you covered.

Shop Like You Give a $$$$

Saie Beauty Sun Melt Bronzer

Krave Beauty Beet the Sun SPF

Shop at Krave Beauty

Everist Waterless Body Wash Concentrate

Shop at Credo Beauty

OUI the People Body Gloss

Shop at OUI the People

Conserving Beauty Dissolving Sheet Mask

Shop at Cult Beauty

Unwash What You’re Listening To: Podcast Edition

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Being conscious of our decisions goes far beyond what we’re purchasing but extends to everything in our lives. From the media we’re consuming, to who we choose to follow on our socials, to what books we’re reading, and everything in between is a chance to make a more informed decision. Unwashing your current cycle of podcast rotations may give you a new perspective, help you find a new passion, or become your latest listening obsession. Here are the five podcasts The Unwash is currently loving.

Hot Take

This podcast takes a “no-bullshit” approach to discussing climate change and its impacts. Taking a hard look at political and environmental issues in the United States, this is an excellent podcast for someone wanting to learn more about important political issues.

Matriarch Movement

Hosted by Shayla Oulette Stonechild, Matriarch Movement amplifies Indigenous voices by sharing the stories of Indigenous women worldwide. Bringing Indigenous women role models to mainstream media, this is a podcast people of all walks of life can find importance in.

How to Save the Planet

How to Save the Planet breaks down climate change and helps tackle a sometimes hard to disgust topic—hoping to ease fears; how the Save the Planet gives inspiring stories and practical solutions to the climate crisis, making it an issue you’ll want to listen to.

“Heglar and Westervelt take a “no-bullshit look” at climate change, including discussing the unequal distribution of climate impacts and experiences of climate grief.” – Tom Spangler, Variety on Hot Take

Hot Buttons

New to the podcast scene, taking on topics such as fashion trends, companies making ethical and sustainable strides, and fashion innovators, providing an outstanding balance of fun and educational. Hot Buttons gets real about how the fashion industry is impacting the environmental crisis and the realities of facing it.

Doing it! with Hannah Witton

Doing It gets serious about sexual education. These honest conversations discuss everything from the realities of pregnancy and reproductive health to LGBTQ+ rights and everything in between; there are topics anyone can relate to and find comfort in.

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Uni

Uni makes purchasing refillable body care products as simple and streamlined as possible. This new brand focuses on having a closed-loop system and keeping its products as circular as possible. Uni is a design-driven refillable system for body wash, haircare, hand wash, and body serum. Focused on providing a sleek and elevated product, Uni makes choosing more sustainable options a streamlined process. Uni values transparency and quality by providing an EWG rating for their ingredients that are all reef safe.

02

Everist

Everist uses ingredients that naturally break down over time and do not pollute water systems. Their shipping cartons and mailers are recyclable or compostable, and they offer a buyback program for the cap of the product to be upcycled for future Everist products. Everist gives you a traditional shampoo and conditioner feel without additional waste. These concentrates are revolutionizing a notably wasteful industry and are a force for positive change.

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August

August offers a wide range of menstrual products all made from organic cotton and focused on functionality with designs that are far more comfortable for the user. Periods are a much larger issue to tackle than just reconceptualizing a product – August is committed to helping those with periods feel more confident, comfortable and educated in their experience. The brand’s panty liners, pads and tampons are completely biodegradable – making a stark change from traditional period products that take years to decompose.

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Corpus Deodorant

Shop at Credo Beauty

Dieux Instant Angel Moisturizer

Conserving Beauty Dissolving Sheet Mask

Shop at Cult Beauty

Krave Beauty Makeup Re-Wined

Shop at Krave Beauty

TooD Freestyle Color Cream

Shop at Credo Beauty

Why Saie Beauty is Tik Tok’s Most Hyped Beauty Brand

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Climate-neutral brand Saie Beauty has taken the industry by storm, with nearly all of its products going viral. Saie is making beauty products that are good for you and the environment that their C.L.E.A.N. (conscious, luxurious, earth-minded, award-winning, new) mission conveys.

Saie is transparent about its ingredients, production process, and the most effective ways to dispose of its products. When shopping online at the retail giant Sephora, you might notice that all Saie products feature imaging on how to recycle their products correctly. This information is a simple way for the brand to educate its consumers on a sometimes confusing topic. It makes Saie stand out in the crowd with its commitment to education and transparency.

“We only want to create products that are different and better than anything else out there because otherwise, what’s the point? I thought a lot about the impact the company was going to have just by existing.” – Laney Crowell, Saie Founder

Saie takes accountability for ensuring that their consumers know what to do with the packaging and products instead of just throwing everything in the trash bin. When you receive your products in the mail, all the exterior packaging can go straight to recycling. Saie also partners with Terracycle, so if you are not sure what the recycling process is in your city, they will take care of it for you.

From the Slip-Tint to their Airset Powder, Saie has a roster of high-performing products that don’t disappoint. It’s no wonder these products are taking social media by storm, and you can trust that this is a brand worth the hype.

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Ries

Ries is a line of TSA-size approved refillable containers retailing at $18. The bottles are crafted from post-consumer recycled plastic and created with the purpose of consistent reuse. Graham saw the plastic problem in the beauty industry and wanted to innovate how we reuse plastics. Being a new brand, this is just the beginning for Ries. The brand continues to test different materials for use to be as conscious of its sustainability as possible. Ries puts value on the circularity of their product and hopes choices like using up-cycled materials will become more of a norm in the beauty industry.

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Plus

Plus eliminates the use of unnecessary plastic with their dissolvable packet-based body wash. Once you’re in the shower, rip open the packet, and it can all go safely down the drain. Everything, including the box the wash comes in, is entirely compostable. We love this product because whether you’re looking for something for everyday use, travel, or throwing in your gym bag, the brand innovates a product that we maybe didn’t realize needed a change. For daily use, you can purchase the refillable dispenser, and for on-the-go, the travel packs are perfect.

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Experiment

You’ve probably seen these neon green sheet masks all over Tik-Tok and Instagram, serving up your daily dose of alien chic. Founders Lisa Guerrera and Emmy Ketcham found a void in the beauty industry that needed to be filled. The ‘Avant Guard’ sheet masks come in two different sizes and help you lock in moisture, leaving your skin refreshed. Producing less than 93% of carbon emissions of a single-use facemask, Experiment is focused on a sustainable and science-driven beauty world.

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Ries Essential Travel Bottle

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OUI the People Body Gloss

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