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71% of Gen Z say they sometimes or always buy cheaper versions of name-brand products. One-third of US adults said they intentionally bought a dupe of a premium or luxury product, with at least 11% of UK consumers buying one dupe product at least once every few months.

#dupes #trends

Cuestan un 25% más que una vivienda de lujo convencional, pero incorporan servicios de conserjería, hostelería, bienestar y mantenimiento. G

Branded Residences

#architecture #luxury

The idea of architecture that uplifts and creates a sense of community is taking hold.

#architecture #joy #mood

And being watched by three dogs

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I really love learning more about the #zerowaste and #lowimpact movement from so many incredible women on Social media making a difference each day. Thanks to @eversoslow for offering great #sustainablefashion advice and @janegoodallinst for being an inspiration, always. Also, if you haven’t seen #jane, the Jane Goodall documentary, get on it now! … #zerowaste #lowwaste #environmentalism #sustainability #lowimpact #makeadifference #bosslady #inspire #quotes #janegoodall #lead #livebyexample #reduce #sustainableliving #livegreen #zerowasteliving

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Started reading this book today as a bit of background for my masters (with some chai tea).

And an update on the candles I ordered for my self care box: this Hygge one is amazing , it smells like chai spices and isn’t too overpowering, but I didn’t like the Coconut and Vanilla.

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Youth To The People is a brand Ive been curious about trying for awhile now. I finally got my hands on the highly acclaimed Kale + Spinach Green Tea, vitamins cleanser. I’m a fan of pretty much any clean beauty brand, promoting sustainability is super important! Also, utilizing the same ingredients that we use inside our bodies on the outside. The age prevention cleanser doesn’t strip the skin or leave that weird residue behind. Overall I was pleasantly surprised and satisfied!

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Triple Bottom Line | People Planet Profit

When trying to understand sustainability and all that it entails, it is important to look to companies that take the triple bottom line approach. The triple bottom line is compiled of a business plan that hopes to obtain success in making progress in profitability, contributing to a healthy environment, and adopting a social cause. These three areas work together to create a sustainable business model. When profit and environment work together you obtain viability. Community and progress come together to be equitable. Environment and community create endurance. Viability, equitability and endurance are all necessary to obtain sustainability. Being a part of a business that uses the triple bottom line approach to their business plan is a smart way to a brighter future.

How do you implement these elements of sustainability into your business model? We’ve created a list of examples for each to help in the process of searching for the solutions that are best for your business. Mix and match, but most importantly choose what makes sense for you!

The first element of sustainability is Profitability. This is what your business offers whether it be a product or service that you sell to make a profit. If you are looking to start a business, you probably already have a good idea of what you want that product or service to be. Make sure you love the product or believe in the service because this is key in being successful. If you are selling something you don’t believe in or you won’t back 100% then that lack of enthusiasm will transfer to your target audience.

The second element of sustainability is Environmental. This is your brand’s promise to minimize their impact on the environment, whether it be through the materials you use to manufacture your product or the carbon footprint made by the manufacturing facility, transportation of goods, and retail operations.

The third element of sustainability is Community. Community can mean something different to every company. You can view your community to be as small as your city/town or as large as the global community. Either way, the idea to this aspect of sustainability is to keep the good of the community in mind and apply a strategy that helps your business follow through with that goal. Many companies donate to a social cause as their way of giving back to the community. Other companies volunteer a certain portion of their services or products.

These three elements work together to create the characteristics of sustainability. The characteristics are what makes sustainability desirable!

Profitability + Environmental = Viability viability means that your business is capable of growth. Protect the environment that you and your business thrive in and you can continue to grow! Don’t protect it, and there is a foreseeable end to the environment and therefore the growth of your business.

Profitability + Community = Equitability equitability is your company’s ability to provide profitability to the local economy. Therefore, this idea of “local economy” can range depending on your business just as the idea of community can. But the best part about this characteristic of sustainability is that you are providing jobs, generating revenue, paying taxes and providing stimulation to the economy.

Community + Environmental = Endurance the endurance in this scenario insinuates that if you are aware of you business’ impacts on the environment looking to reduce them and combine those efforts with community engagement you surround your business with the perfect environment for growth. These two elements foster the development and awareness of your brand in a positive light.

If you are just starting out it’s worth the initial effort to write these characteristics into your business model. However, if you are already in the midst of running your business, it may seem overwhelming to do it all at once. That’s okay! Start with one initiative and master it! Once it becomes successful, move on to the next initiative. Eventually you’ll see the benefits reaped from a sustainable business model including a strong and positive brand presence correlating with an increased revenue.

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5 Small Steps To Reducing My Waste

For a little while now I have been slowly transitioning to a more sustainable lifestyle. Although I find it impossible to go completely zero waste, I am definitely going to try to reduce my waste as much as I can. Here are 5 easy things I have been doing to waste less:

1. USING A REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE - I bought a reusable water bottle by the brand 24 Bottles, and let me just say… it’s amazing. It’s a stainless steal water bottle that I bring everywhere. The best part about it… it keeps my water cold all day long (I think 24 hours), which has been a game changer. There’s nothing more refreshing than drinking cold water, even after it’s been sitting all day. I brought it camping with me… it was great. You should definitely invest in one of these water bottles if you’re interested in reducing your plastic bottle waste.

2. BUYING IN BULK/PLASTIC FREE - Now, I don’t buy all my food plastic free… but I have been buying more and more foods from the bulk store. I get most of my kitchen staples from the Bulk Barn (here in Canada), and they let you bring your own containers. I bring my mason jars to the cashier, she weighs them, and then I go about my business filling them up. I feel so good going around with my glass jars, knowing I am not producing any waste. Things I normally get at the bulk store: flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp hearts, cashews, nutritional yeast, turmeric, paprika, matcha powder, popcorn kernals, baking soda, sea salt, and many more. I plan to keep expanding what I get in bulk.

3. USING REUSABLE GROCERY/PRODUCE BAGS - Anytime I go grocery shopping I bring reusable grocery bags. It’s become second nature for me to bring my bags in the store. I also purchased reusable produce bags from a company called Planet E on Amazon.ca, and they have been so, so useful.

4. USING REUSABLE UTENSILS/STRAWS - I purchased bamboo utensils for on the go, by To-Go Ware. Although it’s not necessary to buy this set (’cause you can just bring your home silverware with you), I liked it because it comes in a little pouch that also has a clip so I can clip it onto my purse or backpack. I haven’t used these too much yet because I haven’t needed to, but plan to use them a lot in the summer. I also have stainless steal straws that I use everyday. It’s very refreshing drinking my lemon water out of them.

5. USING REUSABLE ZIPLOCK BAGS - These have been so handy to have. I used to put so many things in ziplock bags, and it was so wasteful. Now with the reusable ziplock bags i have, I don’t need to feel ashamed anymore. I pack a lunch everyday for work, and these things have been great. Between the ziplock bags and my containers, I have a zero waste lunch everyday.

There are a lot of other zero waste practices I am currently doing, but the above are the main ones. I will discuss them in another post in the future. It’s a process that takes time to get used to, but is beneficial in the end (also can save you money). So look out for more zero waste posts from me. I hope this has helped anyone that is interested in this lifestyle, and transitioning just like me.