Megan McSherry

I did my best to only shop secondhand or from sustainable brands I love this year and I did a pretty darn good job. These are my favorite purchases from small, sustainable, & ethical brands from 2024! Every piece on this list is something I genuinely wear on a regular basis and can recommend with my whole heart.

I know it's early to be planning ahead for the holidays, but when supporting small businesses it's always best to order way ahead of time. Here are my favorite sustainably made accessories from small businesses.

A meaningful gift guide for the girlies in your life that love themselves and others (esp. other marginalized groups). Here you'll find wellness supplement recs, orgs and charities to support, activities, journals, art, and more.

It's always a good idea to support small businesses during the holidays!!! And it's an even better idea to support Black women owned businesses. This list includes home brands, beauty and wellness products, clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more all created by Black Women.

My holy grail sustainable, low-waste and zero-waste skincare and beauty products. I included the products in my everyday routine as well as special occasion makeup and skincare products that I use every once in a while.

I LOVE that sustainable products are becoming more accessible by being available at places like Target. Here are some of my favorite swaps that you can find in most Target stores.

My favorite low-waste, plastic-free, and refillable shower essentials for all of your body and hair care needs.

Closet organization hacks, products to sustainably remove stains or extend the longevity of your clothing items, and the best closet analysis resources.

There are so many amazing sustainable fashion brands out there these days, but these brands are my favorites that are utilizing reclaimed and upcycled materials.

The most worn and most loved sustainably made items from sustainable fashion brands in my closet. These are items that are 100% worth the investment in my opinion.

The cutest quirky and colorful PDF quilt patterns on the internet. For all quilting experience levels.

Trendy and pinterest-inspired PDF sewing patterns for beginner to advanced sewers that you can find on Etsy. Easy digital downloads so you can DIY your own trendy wardrobe.

There are so many arts & crafts supplies out there that are going unused but these thrift craft stores are changing that. A list of creative reuse and secondhand craft supply shops in the US and Internationally!

Coffee spots and cafes in Los Angeles that will put your drinks in reusable cups (and some will even give you a discount). Refer to this list if you're in the Los Angeles area and want to reduce your single-use plastic waste.

These restaurants in Santa Monica, Malibu, and Venice are part of the Surfrider Foundation's Ocean Friendly Restaurant Program. Ocean Friendly Restaurants meet 7 sustainability criteria: using only reusable foodware for onsite dining, only provide paper straws upon request, no use of styrofoam, no plastic bags used for takeout, single-use utensils only provided upon request, no beverages sold in plastic bottles, and proper recycling practices are followed.

Zero-waste grocery delivery services, recycling and waste companies, and organizations to volunteer with in Los Angeles.

Sustainable fashion, business, climate science, sustainable lifestyle & more

The most inspiring sustainability influencers to follow for sustainable fashion education, climate action, and more.

A list of my favorite Netflix sustainability documentaries, including episodes from Netflix original series and full-length documentaries.