In case you didn't notice, April is Earth Month and it's the time of year where you see a lot of campaigns about ways you can protect the earth and start living more sustainably. This year, I decided to get active with the Eco-Life Challenge because I love the idea of teaming up with my friends and customers to start taking direct action toward living more sustainably.
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Eco-Life Challenge: Week 1
Karen Hartman
Posted on April 07 2021
In case you didn't notice, April is Earth Month and it's the time of year where you see a lot of campaigns about ways you can protect the earth and start living more sustainably. This year, I decided to get active with the Eco-Life Challenge because I love the idea of teaming up with my friends and customers to start taking direct action toward living more sustainably.
Celebrate Earth Month With Us By Joining the Eco-Life Challenge
Karen Hartman
Posted on March 24 2021
Important news! Earth Month is right around the corner and I want to talk to you about what we are doing to celebrate and how you can join in on the fun.
A More Detailed Look at Astor + Orion's Approach to its Sustainability Practice
Karen Hartman
Posted on March 18 2021
Talk of sustainability is definitely getting more attention and something I am happy that more companies and consumers are thinking about. Unfortunately, there is a lot of greenwashing going on and understanding sustainability claims is something that can be overwhelming for consumers to sort through. On the brand side, it’s also challenging thing because it's a complex topic. One way to show the entirety of how we support our claims as an ethical and sustainable fashion brand, is to walk you through the lifecycle of our jewelry.
The Lazy Way to an Epic Closet Clean Out
Natalia Gomez
Posted on March 01 2021
Most people have no idea just how much of their clothing goes unworn. Perfectly good items sit in the back of our closets, just waiting for us to get it together enough to do a closet cleanout. Here are 4 easy steps to get your closet cleaned out.
6 Ideas For How To Build Your 2021 Capsule Wardrobe
Karen Hartman
Posted on January 29 2021
The Capsule Wardrobe is Instagram famous and endlessly touted for it’s environmental as well as mental health benefits.
And it all sounds and looks so very lovely…but how do you actually create a capsule wardrobe?
We Now Offer Carbon Neutral Jewelry Orders Through EcoCart
Karen Hartman
Posted on January 24 2021
Starting today, we are empowering you to make Astor + Orion Orders 100% Carbon Neutral!
How to Break out of Mindless Habits and Embrace Sustainability in Fashion
Karen Hartman
Posted on January 24 2021
Let us talk about the habits that drive our everyday actions. Some are helpful like exercise, meditation, and eating vegetables, but we cannot deny that there are some habits like mindless consumption of fashion that need to be changed or let go entirely.
Making Sustainability, Sustainable: 3 Steps for Maintaining Your Ethical Lifestyle
Karen Hartman
Posted on January 13 2021
New years bring new opportunities. Here are 3 steps to turn your sustainable New Year's resolutions into life-long habits that benefit you and the planet.
Activist Q&A with Grief and Healing Guide, Sica Schmitz
Karen Hartman
Posted on January 07 2021
2020 was quite year for all of us. Given all that we have been through it felt timely to catch up with Sica Schmitz to hear about her newest endeavor, The Rewoven and her mission to bring healing of grief and trauma by "reweaving the threads of body, soul, and world."
Wishing you had an easy way to shop ethical gifts for yourself or your girlfriend?
Karen Hartman
Posted on December 17 2020
Come take a trip with Hanna Cody of The Mindful Argonaut through her carefully curated ethical gift list featuring a stunning selection of gifts ranging from innovative zero waste solutions like a the last q-tip you will ever need, to skin care, vegan boots and of course Astor + Orion jewelry.
Astor + Orion featured in The Style Theorist 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
Karen Hartman
Posted on December 11 2020
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Looking to Shop Small Business In the Pacific Northwest? Here We Are!
Karen Hartman
Posted on December 08 2020
It's easy to shop small business with Seattle ethical jewelry brand, Astor + Orion. I know this year has been a doozy and we are all stretched a little thin but now more than ever it's important to show your loved ones they matter. I put together this little gift guide to make EASY for you to cross some things off your to-do list. From now until the end of December we are offering free gift wrapping on all orders.
Tired of Fast Fashion? So are we. Meet Astor + Orion
Natalia Gomez
Posted on December 08 2020
If you’re reading this, you know that fast fashion’s time is up - or at least it should be.
Astor + Orion featured in The StyleWise Gift Guide on Fair Trade, Ethical and Eco Friendly Presents.
Karen Hartman
Posted on November 19 2020
Sometimes it's hard to know which brands are truly ethical or sustainable and which ones are greenwashing the same old questionable business practices. Luckily the StyleWise, editor Leah Wise has done the legwork for you by putting together and amazing gift guide featuring her favorite ethical and sustainable brands, including Astor + Orion.
Astor + Orion Mentioned As A Brand Doing it Right During The COVID Crisis
Karen Hartman
Posted on October 21 2020
"It's truly shocking that completed orders can be cancelled without any ramifications. It is like canceling a restaurant order right while the food is on your plate and refusing to pay."
What does sustainability mean to you?
Karen Hartman
Posted on October 01 2020
One of the upsides to the COVID slowdown of my life is I have had more time to think about these big picture ideas. Sustainability is a term that gets thrown around a lot but what does it actually mean?
Astor + Orion featured at the Impact Fashion Show
Karen Hartman
Posted on August 26 2020
Astor + Orion founder, Karen Hartman will be speaking the the Fair Trade in Fashion Panel alongside Andrea Reyes NYC Fair Trade Coalition, and Elisha Chan Fair Trade LA