In an effort to support the community of brands that share our sustainability mission, we are reviving our Sustainable Living Series to highlight small businesses creating more sustainable homes. We recognize that for us, being at home is a luxury and creating a sanctuary is a privilege, but we also believe this a perfect opportunity to shine light on others working towards a brighter future. I am honored to share some of these brands that inspire us.

 

We're digging into a new topic in sustainable living: Beauty. I started making the transition to clean beauty over a year ago, but only recently, while working on sustainability at Paravel, I began to focus on the environmental impacts of my beauty routine. I’ve found some brands that are raising the bar not only when it comes to what goes into their products, but also what goes into the presentation. I’m the first to admit I’m a long-time admirer of beautifully-executed packaging, but suffice to say what I consider beautiful has dramatically shifted.

Here are some products that I swear are as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside, and some new initiatives in beauty that have inspired me along the way.

 

As we make our way through summer, we're trying to squeeze in as many al fresco meals and picnic blanket sundowners as possible. So whether you’re hosting a backyard garden party or guesting at a potluck in a park, we’ve pulled together a few of our favorite sustainably-minded companions for outdoor fêtes. Let’s go savor those lazy sunsets.

Summer travel is in full force right now and the idea of taking off has team Paravel exchanging notes, tips, and lists in anticipation of our next getaway. We love learning about ways to minimize our carbon footprint when we travel so we wanted to share some sustainable airport essentials that the team is keen to use from companies that we admire. If you need a travel goods refresh before your next trip, check out our list, which does include our carbon-neutral suitcase, because it made EVERYBODY's list.