The concept of a seed bank is a simple one. It’s a repository of seeds from the world’s plant species that will allow plant breeders to replant the world if climate change, natural disasters, or nuclear war should rain down…
The global vegan cosmetics market is booming, they say, but what does that mean, exactly? We went in search of the numbers and we’re pleased to report there is a huge degree of optimism in the vegan cosmetics market and…
A new pain-relief product for women plagued by menstrual pain will soon be available in the U.S.—”weed tampons.” Sure, they’re not actual tampons, they’re “cannabis-based vaginal suppositories” (tampon-shaped but without the absorbent quality of tampons), but “weed tampons” has a certain ring to…
Clean beauty is an awesome movement dedicated to removing toxins from makeup. It can be confusing, however, due to all the terms used by clean beauty advocates, which is why we introduced our clean beauty glossary. In this clean beauty…
Children start hearing about climate change, global warming, and the problems facing the natural world at a very young age now. But how can you help young readers better understand these issues without overwhelming them? Well with these awesome books…
We’ve partnered with some amazing brands to bring you the Blooming Beauty Giveaway! Enter to win $1000 in prizes skin care necessities! Prizes Include: $100 Gift Card from Shankara Naturals $100 from Whole People People’s Beauty Essentials Kit ($125 values) $200…
By 2050, global energy use will have tripled from 1980. This is not sustainable and that means we all need to cut down on the energy we use. The good news is that we’ve got loads of very easy ways…
Your search for the best organic face moisturizer is over. We’ve done the research for you! If there’s one area of the body that deserves maximum kindness when it comes to skincare it’s definitely your face. The good news is…
Textile waste is a horrific problem for all of us. The Environmental Protection Agency says that nearly 5% of all the landfill space in the United States is full of unwanted clothing. Did you know that we only recycle textiles…
If you’ve heard about Earth Day but aren’t quite sure what it is? Then you’re not alone. We’ve put together this awesome guide to walk you through it so that you can celebrate with the rest of us on April…
Many vegans are super-creative people. And they want to ensure that their arts, crafts andhobbies materials are sourced from vegetables, fruits, and minerals, rather than animals. The good news is that there’s plenty of brilliant crafts that with a little…
We love to read here at Whole People and recently a big debate broke out in the offices here. Half of us prefer to read traditional paper-based books and half of us have gone all-in on e-readers. All of us…