An Open Letter to My Family on Sustainable Gift Giving

by Alden Wicker
Nov 30, 2019
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This is an update of an old post. I can tell you that it did its job, and now I get a few stocking stuffers and donations in my name. It works! Dear Family, I’m probably writing this a little bit too late, knowing how on-the-ball you are about buying...

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Weekend Reading: Are ‘Environmentally Responsible’ Products Making Consumption Worse?

by Alden Wicker
Oct 25, 2019
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Hi readers, This week I explained to I-D why I wear leather. I know it surprises some people, but I’ll keep explaining as many times as I need to. Last week I was on The Stream on Al Jazeera debating the merits of Zero Waste living with zero-waste entrepreneur Lauren...

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Sustainable Things to Do on Your Visit to Williamsburg Brooklyn [New Stores Added!]

by Alden Wicker
May 21, 2019
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Updated May 2019 There will always be arguments about where is truly cool in NYC. It’s always shifting, roaming, looking for a new place to alight and throw a warehouse party. But there’s no arguing with the fact that for a full day of delicious organic and local food, craft...

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Weekend Reading: Are You Saying That, Like, Capitalism Is Bad?

by Alden Wicker
Apr 18, 2019
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Hey readers, My inbox is positively overflowing with perky pitches from companies who want me to write about their product in honor of Earth Day, which is next week. Actually, that’s not true. I’ve been deleting them without even reading them. So my inbox is pretty free and clear of...

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8 Ways We Made Our Brooklyn Wedding Eco-friendly and Authentic to Us

by Alden Wicker
May 2, 2018
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I’m long overdue on revealing the whole thing to you, from the organic flowers to the low-waste, reusable favors. And the clever trick we used to keep our budget down while inviting ALL of our friends.

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The 20 Best Organic and Fair Trade Coffee Shops in NYC for Meetings

by Stephanie Sica
Jan 23, 2018
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It's hard to find a coffee shop that makes a solid cup of organic or Fair Trade coffee, has a great atmosphere, and is conducive to conversation. But these are, in my humble opinion, the best places to have a productive meeting with the conscious coffee set.

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