#Sustainable businesses

[attheideality]

Cambridge's Climate Action Plan: A Blueprint for Green Initiatives

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#action #Cambridge #carbon emissions #future #green initiatives #green spaces #residents #Sustainability #sustainable businesses #sustainable transportation

[bisquitt]

i feel like i’m going insane, sustainability does not equal minimalism. neither does buying a bunch of overpriced shit that claims it’s “ethically sourced”. you know what’s sustainable? fixing shit around your house. thrifting. patching clothes and handing them down. a community garden. potluck dinner parties. farmer’s markets. a barter system among friends and neighbors. kindness. love among community members. capitalism is not sustainable, both in the environmental sense and the longevity sense.

like. buying from small businesses is a good place to start. as is larger businesses being as close to carbon neutral as possible. but materialism is what’s driving us as a planet into an early grave

#anarchism #socioanarchism #solarpunk #ecopunk #/srs #/gen #not a shitpost #sustainability #environmetalists #environmentally friendly #environmentally conscious #small businesses #punk #being kind is punk

[cozypunkprints]

dandelion patch

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#solarpunk #punk #printmaking #artists on tumblr #linocut #punk patches #folk punk #queercore #small business #patches #diy fashion #sustainable fashion #slow fashion

[mayakern]

let’s talk about our solid color, plus size friendly, biodegradable and compostable miniskirts!

#indie fashion #small business #sustainable fashion #slow fashion #art #artists on tumblr #maya draws things #store

[canisalbus]

Is it ok if we print some of your artworks? Not to sell them or profit by them in any way, just for decorative reasons.

Also, I know you don't have a shop where we can buy any prints/stickers/anything (if you did I wouldn't even consider printing them by myself) but have you ever thought of actually making one? Maybe, if not your own shop, sign up(?) on inprnt or something?

Sure! If you just want to print out my art so you can stick it on your wall or something, go ahead. (As long as it's just personal non-commercial use and you're not claiming ownership over the artwork or the characters).

I used to have a Society6 shop but I closed it last year, mostly due to changes in their terms of service. They were cutting into artists' already meager profits, and the last time I heard of it, they were planning to add a subscription fee on top of that. It just started to feel a little bit exploitative. (I also had read some reports that the quality of some of their products had gone downhill over the years but I can't attest to that).

I already have an Inprnt account waiting in the wings, but I haven't gotten around to adding any prints to it yet. (Are there any specific pieces you'd potentially be interested in? I know people ask about the 'You cannot eat money' one pretty frequently.)

#answered #anonymous #the ideal situation would be manufacturing the prints and merch myself and running an independent online shop #so I could use the exact materials I wanted and personally make sure everything was good quality and reasonably sustainable #but running a small business is hard work it's stressful and time consuming and I don't think I'd be good at customer service #my social batteries are miniscule

[fly-sky-high-arts]

I do want to talk about sharing art online from the perspective of a hobby freelancer but before that I'll just toss this tidbit I mentioned on my main

Reblogs are not numbers. Reblogs are meant to share and pass on artwork that someone may like. NO ONE is forced to reblog anything BUT it is a core of engagement in a space like tumblr. Engagement is what brings in interest after all and it's one piece of what makes it important for freelance artists here.

When you look at the numbers and the notes, we need to stop viewing them and comparing them with likes (me included) or total in general. It doesn't help.

Artists do self rebloging to both show or remind folks they've done some work as well as to nudge people to reblog their stuff. Tags are nice and comments in them are a nice way to engage too but passing on the work, especially to help someone to get noticed, is a good way to just work the site as intended.

It will always be about luck because we can't guess who wants to engage with what online. You also can't blame yourselves for this. Don't use the internet mentality of "content" (eugh!) and "flopping" and go about it that way. People find stuff I drew years back and find ways to engage with it now. It's really about luck.

There are things that can help but I'll go about it in another post.

One more thing. Don't be shy about "shilling". Advertise your open commissions, your patreons or ko-fis. I promise it has nothing to do with how big of an artist you are. Remember that you're doing that within your own zone so "bothering" followers is hardly the case, it's your house. Make a tag for it if it helps your mind. I say as someone with social anxiety.

#sky rambles #sorry I know this topic has been everywhere but it made me have so much on my mind #I also vibe on Savvy's streams when I can and artists chatting there make a lot of good points and HELPFUL tips! #so I end up thinking about stuff like this a lot #freelancing is hard #it's also not a job that's sustainable where I live #but also because I can't pace my work differently because I will hate it then #and I don't want to hate working what I enjoy doing #and numbers can really add to that because it turns into 'content' mentality #(i swear i am becoming allergic to that word it physically makes me recoil every time) #it's about finding what works for you EVEN IF IT'S BUSINESS #you NEED to pace yourself HOW IT WORKS FOR YOU and not what brings more money #as unfortunate as that may sound #otherwise you will burnout fast and hate every bit of it

[envirogoth]

"there is no ethical consumption under capitalism" "you can criticize capitalism while participating in it" are both true and valid statements. but if you care about anti capitalism, your hands aren't wiped clean. acknowledging the problem is only the first step

yes, you can make money to survive & buy things to have fun. you can get things that aren't necessary to treat yourself. you can work your way up the corporate ladder.

some people resign themselves to their fate, as though capitalism is the way that things must be forever. but there's still questions you should ask yourself before deciding to drop all attempts at working against the system:

do you support/promote the culture of excessive buying?

how do you treat poor or otherwise disadvantaged people?

do you support local libraries, local businesses (if you can afford to), or other local organizations?

do you vote in favor of social services and education?

do you vote at all?

do you buy things in quantity over quality(lifespan) when you have the money to do either?

not everyone is an activist, but everyone has the power to vote with their money and with their ballot. telling yourself that there's no ethical consumption isn't a get out of jail free card. you don't have to be perfect or have to shop outside of your means or really go out of your way at all to take actions against capitalism. the main thing is that you care about people, your community, the environment, etc enough to care about your behaviors. that's all we can ask of anyone. to care

(this post is written about the US, I'm unclear on the situations in other countries)

#capitalism #environment #consumerism #eco goth #anti consumerism #sustainability #slow fashion #anti capitalism #tips #sustainable fashion #support libraries #support local businesses #shop local

[mensministry]

"La Balsanera," Babahoyo, Ecuador,

Several centuries ago, the Babahoyo River in Ecuador, with its floating houses, was one of the main storage and rest points on the trade route taken by merchants and farmers between the cities of Guayaquil and Quito.

Today, the river is no longer used as a trade route, and the number of floating structures has fallen from 200 to 25, putting them at risk of extinction, despite being recognized as intangible human heritage in Ecuador.

Natura Futura and Juan Carlos Bamba

#art #design #architecture #restaurant #floating house #floating home #sustainability #sustainable architecture #millw ork #ecuador #la balsanera #babahoyo #juan carlo bamba #naturafutura #ecology #social business

[miss-tea-eyed]

how do i get more people interested in composting?

i work very part-time for a small composting service in my area in NH. we provide buckets for people to place compostable things in, pick those buckets up, and bring them to a local composting facility. we offer this to individual people as well as businesses.

for individuals, there are a few different monthly rates based on the level of service someone chooses. for businesses though, we work to create individual quotes based off each business's specific needs. from what i can tell, our struggle to get more businesses to work with us is not about our price. instead, there just seems to be a genuine lack of interest when it comes to composting and reducing landfill waste. i have been tasked with trying to brainstorm ways to drum up interest around composting, but i admit that i am struggling. how can i help a business owner (especially a restaurant) start to consider composting as an important thing to do?

#solarpunk #composting #small business #sustainability #ecofriendly

[beautyandlifestyleblog86]

Ways to practice eco-friendly living in your home

1. Reduce energy consumption:

- Install energy-efficient appliances and LED light bulbs.

- Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use.

- Use natural light as much as possible.

- Set your thermostat to a lower temperature in winter and higher in summer.

- Insulate your home properly to reduce heating and cooling needs.

2. Save water:

- Fix any leaks in faucets and toilets promptly.

- Install low-flow showerheads and faucets.

- Collect rainwater for watering plants.

- Only run the dishwasher and washing machine with full loads.

- Use a broom instead of a hose to clean outdoor spaces.

3. Practice waste reduction:

- Recycle paper, plastic, glass, and metal.

- Compost kitchen scraps and yard waste.

- Opt for reusable products instead of disposable ones (e.g., cloth napkins, rechargeable batteries).

- Avoid single-use plastics, such as plastic bags and water bottles.

- Use a reusable shopping bag.

4. Use eco-friendly cleaning products:

- Choose natural, non-toxic cleaning products or make your own using ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice.

- Avoid products containing harmful chemicals that can harm the environment and your health.

5. Grow your own food:

- Plant a garden to grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs.

- Use organic and natural fertilizers instead of synthetic ones.

- Compost food scraps to enrich the soil.

6. Opt for sustainable materials:

- Choose furniture made from sustainable materials like bamboo or reclaimed wood.

- Use eco-friendly flooring options like bamboo, cork, or reclaimed hardwood.

- Select paint and other finishes that have low or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

7. Reduce plastic waste in the kitchen:

- Use glass or stainless-steel containers for food storage instead of plastic.

- Replace plastic wrap with beeswax wraps or reusable silicone covers.

- Use refillable water bottles and avoid buying bottled water.

8. Conserve energy in the kitchen:

- Use energy-efficient appliances.

- Cook with lids on pots and pans to retain heat and reduce cooking time.

- Opt for smaller appliances like toaster ovens instead of full-sized ovens when possible.

9. Encourage sustainable transportation:

- Use public transportation, walk, or bike whenever possible.

- Carpool or arrange a car-sharing service with neighbors or colleagues.

- Transition to an electric or hybrid vehicle if feasible.

10. Educate and involve your family:

- Teach your family about the importance of eco-friendly practices and involve them in the decision-making process.

- Encourage everyone to adopt sustainable habits and lead by example.

- Discuss environmental issues and brainstorm new ideas for greener living.

#home improvement #work from home #make money from home #homebrew #ecology #ecofriendly #sustainability #home design #home #acne treatment #homedesign #homemade #home decor #home business #home & lifestyle #homestuck #welcome home #homens de sunga #homeinterior #homestyle #cozyplaces #cozy glow #cozyhome #cozy cozy #cozy living #cozyvibes #cozy autumn #cozy fall #cozy mystery #cozycore

[ostensiblynone]

Hiiii just thought I'd "check up" on you, how are you feeling about the Watcher moving? Thoughts, comments? (Feel free to ignore!)

Amazing, actually! They're gonna get to do their weird little shows, without ads, and without having to get approval of sponsors for their content. The sponsors are gonna be US!

yeah, change is always challenging, but it can be good, too. I love it when creatives are able to change their business so they can focus on creating, you know? I look forward to lots more creativity at Watcher in the future!

#watcher #watcher entertainment #I'm just excited you know you know? #and I know a little bit about how business decisions are always challenging and it's impossible to please everyone #and I have faith that this is a good sustainable decision going forward

[shopwitchvamp]

Ok one more post about natural fiber clothes 'cause I just get so many (sometimes quite nice, sometimes not very nice) requests for such things lately:

So I may release some test items through Witch Vamp at some point soonish whenever I have anything good enough to at least put into a sample sale, but I want to start warning everyone now that ultimately natural fiber clothing might end up under a totally separate "sister brand" and not stay a part of Witch Vamp itself.

I think the price point, audience, average customer, and selling points will be different enough (even if there's plenty of crossover at first) that I strongly suspect natural fiber clothing items would do better with their own branding. Recently this hunch of mine was backed up by a business mentor I've just started meeting with, who immediately said "you might want to think about starting another brand for that" when I mentioned that figuring out natural fiber options for clothing is one of the big goals I want to tackle next.

It would still just be me & my bf running both shops, so that means we need to be sure we can handle Witch Vamp with time, money, energy, and braincells to spare before moving forward with a second brand. Just another factor to keep in mind, but I hope you'll all look forward to my new brand venture if & when it does happen!!

#day 1 of our break is a day for pondering many things it would seem #also I've had a brand name in mind for a really long time even before i new what I'd want to use it for #so if we do start another brand with a focus on natural fiber & sustainable fashion I'm really excited to get to use that name #wish us luck and let's hope that my too much genes don't get me crushed underneath the weight of my high ambitions #witch vamp #text post #natural fiber clothes #future talk #fashion #clothing #indie brand #small business

[tangledinink]

and also the trust issues!! why does everyone expect them to "open up" when they have each other? they don't need anyone else!!! (in their minds) /also nf, also hi, same anon

For sure!!! "Open up???" To other people??? Like, reveal your actual intentions and true emotions??? That's the kind of thing that gets you killed!!! And exactly-- they have each other!!! They don't understand what everyone's issue is. Leo doesn't understand why people keep trying to TOUCH his brother or get too CLOSE to his brother or fucking BE ALONE WITH HIS BROTHER when they seriously need to just NOT DO THAT. The two of them are just FINE, they've ALWAYS been fine, they've ALWAYS been capable of taking care of each other and they still are!!!

Why does everyone seem to think that he's not enough for Donnie?! Or that Donnie wouldn't be enough for him!? Why do these people seem to think that he can't take care of Donnie by himself?

#leo just lies so hard to everyone all the time in the early days #and donnie barely speaks to anyone #except occasionally leo #who will just translate for him as needed #they both have a very hard time but at the beginning of the move donnie very much kind of... shuts down a little #just because hes overwhelmed and exhausted #and leo is SO angry and frustrated by all his family members trying to HELP #when he doesnt NEED their help #HE cant help donnie he doesnt need anyone else getting involved #and why cant they see that theyre just stressing donnie out worse?! #donnie doesnt want to be touched!!! donnie doesnt want you in his room!!! donnie doesnt want you in his space!!! #and when he bites u u'll deserve it!!! #asks #gemini au #anon #they love each other an they try so hard for each other but #given the circumstances its truly just not a sustainable business model....

[erikkarlsson]

not watching the nhl until they finally take mark stone to the big farm upstate like the sick elderly dog he apparently is

#what a joke #this has happened the past 4 seasons? really just remarkable consistency #maybe someone should conduct a study on how all these players on playoff teams always sustain long-term (read: 6 week) injuries #right before the trade deadline its really a crazy coincidence i would stake my life on there being statistical significance actually #cant imagine how this could be happening 🤔 eichel…stone…kucherov…every year! in the same window! #maybe its the earth’s orbit or perhaps a fluctuation in the magnetic field we really wont know until we investigate #what a joke of a league no wonder its still lagging behind 3 other leagues in america #we should really just kill gary bettman atp its a business decision

[envirogoth]

today I just finished up a hat my friend asked me to make for her sister. she asked how much, I said $5. I learned how to crochet because another friend gifted me a loom and some black yarn for my birthday one year. I only knew how to make one thing- hats. I didn't even make them correctly. it was supposed to bunch up in the middle to be a beanie. well I messed something up on the last step and it became a square. putting it on made cat ears. my friends thought it was cute, so I decided to make some for Christmas gifts!

the crocheting took a couple of hours, but it was fun, though frustrating, and I was just excited to make my friends a cute hat they enjoyed. I didn't think they would be so coveted that more people would ask for them *and pay*!

so when my friend asked me how much the hat would be I told her 5 dollars. after all, isn't that how much hats cost? when you go to Walmart, isn't a hat about $5?

My hats aren't amazing quality. the loom is large, so the loops are big, I still only know how to crochet one thing (two if you count the fact that now I know how to make a non-cat beanie..) and I can't tie my loose ends in a pretty way. but they are made from a soft yarn that keeps your head warm, and they are ADORABLE.

then I factor in the work I put in. once when I was really in the mood for crocheting I took a quick 4 hours, give or take, while binging TV shows.

the materials were cheap, about $9 for a skein that can make like 3 hats

so I'm putting in $3 per hat and selling them for $5.. making my time, over 4 hours, worth.. 50 cents an hour..

i asked for 10 since they're friends of friends, and maybe I'll ask for 15 next time.

I am not going to charge $40 for my hats. frankly nobody would buy them. but in what world should i be selling myself so short that I sell them for 5?

in what world should a hat cost $5. I don't even have shipping costs, and I don't have employees to pay. sure, I also don't have machines, or cheaper materials...

but there is someone out there, putting effort into that shein hat you got made out of plastic for $5, who is getting paid cents an hour. do they deserve that?

#writing #consumerism #capitalism #environment #sustainable fashion #fashion #eco goth #small business #workers rights #sustainable #crochet #fast fashion #anti consumerism #anti capitalism #slow fashion #shoplocal #diy

[solarpunkbusiness]

A giant step towards the future of sustainable food has been taken in Campinas, São Paulo, with the inauguration of the “Tropical Food Innovation Laboratory”. This center, unprecedented in Latin America, stands as a vanguard in the development and research of alternative foods. In a world where food demand is growing and diversifying, products such as cultured meat, plant-based milks, insect proteins, and chicken-free meat are being considered as viable and necessary solutions.

The laboratory, built on a 1,300 m² area at the Food Technology Institute of Campinas (ITAL), represents a unique collaboration between five leading companies in the sector. The aim of this project is to create an ‘innovation ecosystem’ that focuses on the development of sustainable food and beverages, with special attention to Brazilian biodiversity.

#brazil #solarpunk innovation #foodtech #sustainable food #food innovation #solarpunk business models #solarpunk