A Sustainable Field Guide is written and edited by Brittany Webster (unless otherwise stated).
As such, the views and opinions expressed herein are based on personal experience – think of this space as a curated collection of my research, insights, resources, thoughts and musings. May it serve as a springboard to home organization, personal style, holistic wellness and living with intention.
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- Creating the Sustainable Wedding of Your Dreams
When my fiancé and I recently tied the knot, we spent a week at a villa in Spain with family and friends. It was a way to bring everyone together for more than just the ceremony and party – friends helped set up decor and pick flowers for my bouquet, my sister-in-law was our celebrant and our wedding planner baked our cake! Our emphasis was on local fare, minimal decor, avoiding single-use plastics, and creating something unique to us. - How To Plan A Successful Clothes Swap
Hosting a clothing swap can be such a fun and rewarding experience. It helps foster connection within a community – whether that’s a school, group of friends, or neighbourhood – and it gives another life to pre-loved pieces, avoiding the landfill. Read on to discover a few of my favourite strategies to effectively organize, prepare and host a clothing swap, from intimate gatherings to large-scale events! - Surviving Chaos – A How-to Guide For Decluttering
It can feel overwhelming and exhausting to take on a big move, or tackle accumulated clutter – especially in the midst of major life changes or transitions, especially when that ‘clutter’ holds meaning for you! Whether you’re moving, cleaning house or simply tidying up, it doesn’t have to become a monumental task. - 5 Simple Swaps to Reduce Waste – For Free!
Eco swaps, low-tox living, plastic-free and caring for the environment doesn’t need to be life-altering… Nor does it mean buying new versions of everything you own. Read on for 5 Easy Strategies to Reduce Waste. - A Holistic View of Eczema : Learning to Heal from Within
Sometimes it takes a major life change or health crises to begin listening to our bodies. We get busy, stressed, prioritize other things and somewhere along the way we lose sight of ourselves. This is a personal story of my experience with eczema and gradual path to healing.