E Conscious Dee

Thrift Shopping in 2021 -  view from the Indian Subcontinent Before we get into what 2021 holds for the world of thrift fashion let us jus quickly update newbies about thrifting -  What is thrift shopping all about? Are Indians ready for thrift shopping?  Which are the best thrift shops? Read along to find the answers. What is thrift shopping all about? The word "thrift" actually means to utilize money without wasting it. Or in other words spending money consciously. Therefore, dear reader, if you want to understand Thrift Shopping you need to first understand what thrifting exactly means and then you will easily understand what fashionistas use it to imply.  Thrifting therefore, is not limited to fashion. Though it is excessively associated with fashion these days. There is also a misnomer that thrifting only implies second hand shopping. In fact, thrifting includes, not buying at all. In case a product is upcycled or reused it still comes under the categorical meaning of th

 A little about me, what I do and why Hello, I am Divya. I believe in simple living, living in harmony with the other beings and the environment around us. Professionally, the corporate work culture never lured me. I kept moving away from it. I spent most of my time teaching kids and older kids, in schools and  colleges. And of course, writing and reading. In short, I am just an average Indian woman who loves her people and her planet. Now, the latter is not feeling so good. So my actions are focused on doing what I can to make my precious planter feel better. There are many a reasons that have led to the present world scenario. What matters now and for some more years to come, is that we focus on changing ourselves, our habits and treat Nature with more respect. We already know the consequences of  being indifferent towards our eco-system. The soil, the air and water are all polluted beyond imagination. Many species are extinct. If we do not act now then it will be too late.  The gr

The most common misconception regarding an eco-friendly lifestyle is affordability. Just like every other product in the market, the earth friendly products are also available in a variety of price range. Let me just list out my favorite swaps that are quite easy to adapt to and moreover these are well within the budget.  The next time you go purchasing online or offline, make sure to check these products. I am sure you will be eager to try them out and once you start using these clean and safe products nothing else will be good enough.   1. Seed pencils and pens These humble pens and pencils made of paper (sometimes recycled newspaper) carry a capsule of seeds. Once you are done using them, you can just sow them in a pot, water it regularly and watch a plant grow. Though not completely zero-waste (the refills are still plastic), they substantially cut down on carbon and plastic waste. Worth a try if you haven't already! They are light in weight and easy to use. Only drawback is th