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Why is fast fashion so bad for the planet?

  • December 1, 2019
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An eco-friendly guide to Christmas

  • December 3, 2018
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Why is fast fashion so bad for the planet?

  • December 1, 2019
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Fast fashion provides us with a convenient way to shop. When clothes are cheap, we don’t have to think too much about whether or not we really want or need…
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Podcast Spotlight: Mothers of Invention

  • March 12, 2019
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The last few months have seen the conversation around climate change explode. Newly elected politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and young activists like Greta Thunberg have thrown the issue of climate…
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An eco-friendly guide to Christmas

  • December 3, 2018
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For many people, Christmas is a favourite time of year. Giving gifts, spending time with friends and family, and enjoying decorations are all what makes Christmas time special. Unfortunately, Christmas…
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Blogging, Connecting, and Gilmore Girls

  • October 28, 2018
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I’ve been thinking about why it is that I do this lately. Why I’m sitting here writing this blog post to you, whoever you are. There are so many websites…
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Snowed in on World Book Day

  • October 27, 2018
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Ireland has been hit by what we’re being told are some of the worst snow conditions since the 1980s. The buses have stopped running, the schools are closed, most people…
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Welcome to Byrnewithme!

Here you'll find advice for living a more sustainable lifestyle, along with some travel writing, coffee and food reviews, and more.

Places I've lived: Dublin, Montréal, New York, and Vancouver.
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Instagram post 2194565209230424871_11696297567 If you’re trying to figure out what to get people for Christmas, some things that can help them live a more sustainable life can be a great idea. However! This is only sustainable if it’s something they actually need, or you feel for certain that they’re going to use it. If someone already has a travel mug, there's no need to buy them a KeepCup. 
The best way to find out if they need something is to just ask them. Think about their day-to-day life, decide if a sustainable product would actually be useful to them, and only get it if you think it will be used. 
Get more tips in my blog post, the link is in my bio! 
Are you giving out any sustainable gifts for Christmas this year? 
#sustainableliving #sustainablechristmas #sustainabilityblogger #greenchristmas #plasticfreechristmas #sustainablelifestyle  #ecofriendly #ecofriendlygifts #ecofriendlypresents #sustainablegifts #sustainablepresents
Instagram post 2191599070875742534_11696297567 Let’s talk fast fashion. The fast fashion industry is one of the dirtiest industries in the world, impacting the environment, vulnerable communities, and workers throughout the supply chain. But what exactly is it that makes fast fashion so bad? I published a blog post this week to get into it (link in bio).
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Everything from the kind of materials used, where the clothes were made, how they were made, and what you end up doing with them when you no longer want to wear them can contribute to the carbon footprint of a piece of clothing. It’s important to think about the journey our clothes go through and what this means for the planet, long after we’ve gotten rid of them from our wardrobes.
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Check out the link in my bio to learn more about the fast fashion industry and why it’s so bad for the planet!

#fastfashion #fastfashionsucks #sustainability #sustainableliving #sustainablelifestyle #ecoliving #sustainabilityblogger #slowfashion #stopfastfashion #sustainablefashion
Instagram post 2189511577024006280_11696297567 It’s officially December! That means Christmas is fast approaching, and as the 25th gets closer, the panic can set in. Stress around Christmas time can lead to impulse purchases, buying things nobody really wants just to be able to give them something. It’s time to re-think Christmas and look at more sustainable ways to mark the festive season.

Last year I created a guide to an eco-friendly Christmas (link in my bio), and I want to share the advice from that post again this year. Each week, I’ll post some more tips for celebrating Christmas in a more environmentally friendly way. I’d love to hear the things you’re all doing too!

What’s your number one tip for a sustainable Christmas?
Instagram post 2166997362384299947_11696297567 October is my favourite month, but this year it's been stressful. An unfortunate situation meant we had to put aside our low waste principles for a week or two while we just tried to deal with things, and it was difficult. But no one is perfect and sometimes you just have to accept things for what they are, especially when it's out of your control. Thankfully we got through it and we're back to living our low waste lifestyle.

I mention it because sometimes there can be pressure to do things perfectly and people feel shamed if they don't get it right 100% of the time. While I believe everyone should do the best they can, whatever that means for them, I also believe it's okay if it doesn't work out sometimes.

So if you find yourself in a situation where you can't live out your low waste values, don't be too hard on yourself. Just get through it knowing you can pick it back up when it's all over.
Instagram post 2165575422159095045_11696297567 My first ever KeepCup, the very thing that kicked off my whole sustainable living journey. It’s amazing how one small change can be the catalyst for so much else. Deciding to buy this cup was just the first step in a chain of events that fundamentally changed the way I live my life for good. There is now not a day that goes by that I don’t think about my environmental impact, and behind every decision I make is an awareness of what that decision means for the planet. It can be exhausting sometimes to live this way, but I wouldn’t change it - it’s too important.

Some people say that making small changes won’t have an impact in the grand scheme of things, but I disagree. You never know where one small step can lead.

@KeepCup #KeepCup #ReuseableNotDisposable #ReuseRevolution #notosingleuse #sustainableliving #sustainablelifestlye #reducereuserecycle #choosetoreuse #zerowaste
Instagram post 2161982927181705762_11696297567 I never leave for the store without making sure I have one of my reusable bags with me. This red one from @strandbookstore has probably seen the most grocery store use out of any of them! I’d usually rather carry everything in my arms than take a plastic bag I don’t need. It’s definitely a matter of forming a habit, but once you get to a stage where your reusable bag is as important as your keys, it gets a lot easier to make sure you always have something with you.

Do you find it hard to remember your reusable bag?
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