SMOOTH, MINIMAL

We Needed This: Eco Collective Safety Razors Smooth Out Your Shaving Routine

Seattle-based beauty company Eco Collective reduces disposable razor waste one blade at a time—and also helps you get a closer shave with less irritation.

05/27/2022 By Zoe Sayler

BAGGAGE CLAIM

9 Reusable Totes (Plus a Robot?) to Carry You Through the Bag Ban

Washington state's ban on single-use plastic bags went into effect October 1. What better time to stock up on cute, sustainable alternatives?

10/06/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Free Wheeling

How to Get Around Seattle without a Car

The Emerald City has car shares like Zipcar and Gig, growing public transportation, and a bunch of Lime scooters strewn everywhere.

09/22/2021 By Allison Williams

GOOD JEANS

Everlane Opens Seattle Store at University Village

The sustainability-minded U Village clothing store opens Thursday, August 5.

08/04/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Beef. It’s What’s for Your Sustainable Summer Barbecue

Enjoying burgers, brisket, and shish kebabs is more eco-conscious than you think.

03/29/2021 By Ben McBee for Seattle Met

EARTH TO U VILLAGE

Reformation Opens Its First Washington Store in University Village

It's getting hot in here.

03/16/2021 By Zoe Sayler

THAT'S TIMELESS

For New Seattle Clothing Line Akala, Sustainability Is Classic

Who cares about seasonal trends? These pieces are meant to last.

02/05/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Deck the Halls

Why a Rented Holiday Is the Greenest Holiday

A local startup serves yuletide sustainability through short-term decorations.

12/02/2020 By Karin Vandraiss

Sustainable Slopes

Ski Sustainably on These Utah Slopes

In the face of climate change, Utah’s famed snow playgrounds are getting serious about green initiatives.

02/26/2020 By Allison Williams

COME TO THE DARK SIDE

Huntsville, Utah, Is All About Night Life

One Utah town is going beyond the green of environmentalism, straight to pitch black.

02/26/2020 By Allison Williams

Mr. Beanless

Is Coffeeless Coffee the Next Impossible Burger?

The founders of Atomo have created a purportedly more sustainable coffee—in a lab, without using a single bean.

05/29/2019 By Stefan Milne

Retail Wire

Amour Vert, California's Ultra Sustainable Clothing Boutique, Is Open in U Village

Environmentally conscious clothing with a high style IQ.

04/29/2019 By Rosin Saez

Habitat

How to Start an Urban Vegetable Garden

A guide to getting the freshest produce in the city—right from your yard.

03/26/2019 By Stefan Milne

Style File

Kacy Yom Gives Arm Candy a Whole New Meaning

This Seattle handbag designer's style philosophy is rooted in slow fashion and sustainability.

03/14/2019 By Elizabeth Podlesnik

The Leftovers

Sara Dickerman’s New Cookbook Combats Food Waste

"Secrets of Great Second Meals" gives readers roadmaps for what to do with last night's chicken.

02/12/2019 By Stefan Milne

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner February 6–12

The week in which: We learn to make molé, appreciate fine chocolate, and get our food waste under control.

02/06/2019 By Haley Gray

Sales & Events

Wear What When January 28–February 3

Closing out the month: Eco Collective hosts the ultimate clothing swap and Kick It Boutique preps for Valentine's Day.

01/28/2019 By Elizabeth Podlesnik

Elements of Style

Kathy Hattori Gets Technical with Natural Dyes

Dyeing seems like romantic hippie craft, but the Botanical Colors founder proves it's exacting too.

08/14/2018 By Rosin Saez

Habitat

A Natural Take on a Modern Mount Baker Home

Reclaimed wood accents and siding help soften this house’s modern angles.

07/17/2018 By Stefan Milne

English Rose

Stella McCartney Pops by Nordstrom

The eco-luxury designer chats about her Nordstrom exclusives, the Stella McCartney house and what's next.

11/04/2016 By Colleen Williams