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The Devil Wears Virgin Polyester

Fast fashion is not free. Somebody somewhere has to pay for it. - Lucy Siegle Fashion has always been one of the most polluting industries in ...

Saving the Planet - 5 Documentaries You Need to Watch Now

Every day, our screens bombard us with all kinds of information. As our televisions blare and the Facebook posts cry out, alarming environmental fa...

The Basics of Zero Waste

The zero waste movement is making more and more waves and acquiring more and more followers! This movement questions our consumption and living h...

Our Tips on How to Reduce Plastic Microparticles in Our Oceans

When you hear the word polyester, you probably think of your favorite hoodie or a pair of mittens. But these days, from athletic and outdoor gear t...

Voting with Your Dollar : Top 5 reasons to choose Rose Buddha

“Today more than ever, shopping has become a political act. As much as possible, we need to challenge ourselves to make choices that reflect our c...

Rose Buddha's pineapple "leather"

“Design is not just about product. It’s about responsibility.”- Carmen Hijosa Rose Buddha’s pineapple leather bags are made out of Piñatex, maint...

Shinrin-yoku, or Why You Feel Wonderful in the Forest

The wind upon your face, the sound of your footsteps, rustling leaves or fluttering birds, the different smells of moss, wood, earth, and the green...

What is a mantra ?

What is a mantra? A mantra is a word, sentence or sound that the practitioner repeats over and over to help with concentration in meditation. Whe...

Going zero waste, where do we start?

For those who admire people living in 100% zero waste houses and who would like to try to imitate them, we take advantage of the 21-day plastic-fre...

The first 10 steps towards zero waste

Here are 10 (fairly) easily applicable tips to get you - slowly, but surely - towards zero waste with Rose Buddha.

Hygge: the Danish way of living

Hygge, pronounced "Hue-Guh", is a Danish concept on the art of living. Although it cannot be translated into a single word, hygge relates most clos...

5 tips for becoming an eco-traveler (for real!)

You buy organic and local? You have changed you habits to be more eco-responsible but find it hard to keep them up when traveling abroad? Here is ...

Fast Fashion: State Of Play

Remember when department stores produced only two collections a year? Spring/ Summer and Fall/Winter. That was it and that was enough. Today, the...