In Her Wake features many of my own thoughts for an eco-conscious lifestyle, but it is also a space for bringing together the ideas from other creators and innovators around the world. Therefore, here is an ongoing collection of blogs, podcasts, books, and social media accounts that I recommend for continuing your education.
Instagram // Blogs
@plasticfreemermaid // iquitplastics.com
The QUEEN of plastic-free living, Kate Nelson, kicked single use plastics to the curb 10 years ago, and she is here to help us break our plastic addiction. A never-ending wealth of knowledge, Kate is my go-to for ideas on reducing plastic in my life and keeping up to date on environmental issues. ALSO, be sure to check out her brand new book, I Quit Plastics and You Can Too, for an in-depth guide to changing your lifestyle to change the world!
@letstalkslow // letstalkslow.com
Through years of experience working in the fashion industry, Stephanie van den Sigtenhorst witnessed firsthand the damage and waste of the fast fashion world. She now strives to revolutionize the industry by consulting brands on their sustainability strategy, and she shares her vast knowledge of eco-conscious fashion and lifestyle through her blog platform. If you seek inspiration and information on upgrading your wardrobe into an aesthetic, timeless, yet earth-friendly collection, Let’s Talk Slow is the place for you.
@plantedinthesea // plantedinthesea.com
Please meet one of the main inspirations for starting this platform, my good friend Katie Cleek! We met on a study abroad trip to Australia and New Zealand, and I was instantly amazed by her knowledge of environmental issues and her commitment to a sustainable lifestyle. Much of Katie’s love for the Earth grew out of her passion for scuba diving, which she now shares with the world as a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. Visit her blog for sustainable life hacks, vegan resources, scuba info and more!
@tarantulasurf // tarantulasurf.com
A gorgeous storyteller and brilliant academic, Tara Ruttenberg confronts the status quo’s of the world through an environmental “surfeminist” perspective. With her background in development studies and her passion for surfing, Tara created Tarantula Surf as a space to reimagine a more beautiful, harmonious world through alternative economics and revolutionary social paradigms. You will find illuminating stories of discrimination in the world of surfing as well as thought-provoking essays on post-capitalist society.
Books
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life // Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver, Steven L. Hoop
For one whole year, Barbara Kingsolver and her family made a commitment to eat only what they could grow on their farm or obtain locally. In this account, the family discusses the struggles and triumphs of this commitment, and they share their lessons learned. During a time when debates rage over the best diets for health and the environment, the family’s excerpts clearly illustrate the benefits of eating locally for the Earth and for you.
Podcasts
The Happitalist // Pete Kirkwood, Joe Sanok
In a society that glorifies wealth over well-being, hosts Pete Kirkwood and Joe Sanok redefine a version of capitalism that equally benefits the economies, communities, and environment around the word. Introducing: “Happitalism.” By finding the intersection of happiness and capitalism, Pete and Joe illustrate the diminishing return of hard work on happiness. Their discussions are based on economics, psychology, and well-being science, and they feature case studies and special guests who challenge the ideal that chasing wealth will make you happy. In the quest for a healthy, happy planet, give these guys a listen and reimagine your life as a Happitalist!