10 Sustainable Alt, Emo, and Punk Brands to Know🤘🏽🎸
Newsletter No. 63
By Natasha Lopez
Sustainable Baddie may love bright colors and funky designs, but that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten about our baddies who only wear black! Perhaps you’re a dedicated alt gurl looking to add some new pieces to your wardrobe, or maybe your mother never let you physically embody the rage that runs within you and you’re finally breaking out of your punk cocoon. To help you find the sustiest options, we’ve curated this list of ten sustainable alt, emo, and punk-inspired brands.
15 Sustainable South Asian-Owned Brands to Know and Support✨
By Natasha Lopez
Happy South Asian Heritage Month baddies! It’s officially observed between July 18-August 17 in the U.K. (but not in the U.S.—booo, you whore) to commemorate the lead-up to independence from Britain for many South Asian countries; and as we know, resistance to and recovery from colonialism are intertwined with the sustainability movement. Many South Asian cultures maintain traditional practices in harmony with the environment, inspiring us to prioritize long-term ecological balance and the interconnectedness between humans and the natural world.
🍃Canna-Baddies that are Restoring Cannabis in Asian American Culture🌬
By Josse Gee
As a disabled Chinese American environmentalist, I’ve always been fascinated by the evolution of cannabis. Cannabis, also referred to as hemp, can provide sustainable alternatives to more water-intensive crops. Unfortunately, western medicine has consistently failed me; a system designed to maximize profit will never prioritize the patients’ care or health. As a result, I manage my symptoms and maintain my wellness with intentional cannabis consumption.