Black Friday is the official kickoff for the holiday buying season. As a conservationist, I know that buying stuff is inherently bad for the planet. But as the daughter of a family business, I know the holiday season is essential for people. In fact, many businesses depend on the holidays for their survival.

I also know that regardless of the environmental message I present, that people will still shop. People (like my sister) will insist on gifts no matter what. And to be honest, as a fancy scientist, I have struggled with shopping myself. In fact, I love things like fashion and makeup.

In this episode, I share with you my secrets in turning your Black Friday green – showing you companies and ways you can buy gifts for loved ones with less of an impact on the earth.  

I noticed after recording this podcast, that it is weighted towards clothes – maybe because that’s what I love to get for Christmas? But whether you are gifting or looking for stuff for yourself, this episode will help!

Specifically I go over:

• Things to think about BEFORE shopping at all on Black Friday
• Why we need to think about where we shop and using our dollars to vote
• B corporations and what they are
• The impact of the fashion industry on the environment
• My favorite companies/places to shop for makeup, skincare, clothing, accessories, handbags, sportswear, tea, and chocolates:
• Beautycounter (affiliate)
• The Real Real (affiliate)
• Thred Up
• Rent the Runway (haven’t tried yet, but want to)
• Reformation (haven’t tried yet, but want to)
• Tonlé
• Amour Vert
• Karen Kane (haven’t tried yet, but want to)
• Eileen Fisher (haven’t tried yet, but want to)
• Patagonia
• Kindred Belle
• Athleta
• World Wildlife Fund
• 4Ocean (Sold at our family business here)
• Bombas
• Conscious Step
• Elephant Origins Tea
• Alter Eco Chocolates
• And MORE!

For full show notes visit: https://stephanieschuttler.com/black-friday-green/