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Hi, I’m Marina!

I am so happy that you found my blog, Eco Goddess. On here I share zero waste living tips, gluten-free vegan (GFV) recipes, and soulful wellness inspiration.

It is my hope that in sharing my journey to living a more vibrant, ecologically conscious lifestyle with you, you will feel inspired and supported to embark on your own journey.

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Should we boycott Black Friday and Cyber Monday? 🤔

I’ve been seeing a lot of posts about boycotting these two days, and while this may surprise you, I am not sure I 100% agree. Why? Because life just isn’t that black and white.

Sure, these two days are rooted in fostering unconscious consumerism and capitalism, but like anything, we can approach these two days with mindfulness, integrity, and intention.

There is no shame in taking advantage of holiday sales for sustainable and ethical companies that you absolutely love and support— ESPECIALLY if you are on a tight budget. I’ll speak from personal experience... sales help me tremendously live in alignment with my values and goals. I love making gifts for people, and I also love purchasing gifts that are sourced in alignment with my lifestyle. If I can find those kinds of gifts at a price that suites my budget... I am happy lass!

As we quickly approach these two days, my advice is this: support local, support small businesses, and check in with yourself before making a purchase and ask “do I really need this? How much will I use this?”.

With love,
Marina
Photo by @domlabrecquephoto 💞

Make your voice heard 🎤🗳 It is no secret th

Make your voice heard 🎤🗳

It is no secret that we are facing an environmental crisis... One that requires an urgent and transformative response.

The urgency has never been greater, and the stakes have never been higher. We face mass extinction of species, catastrophic pollution of oceans, destruction of communities and displacement of millions. We are in the midst of an environmental emergency, and the clock is ticking.

Let’s meet this moment, and seize one of the most powerful tools we have as individuals: our right to VOTE 🇺🇸.

We need political action for our planet, to defend the environment and ensure a life for future generations.

Please join me and #VOTEEARTH! Visit the "vote" highlight on my page for further resources.

#electionday #showupandvote

The billion-dollar Halloween Costume Industry is h

The billion-dollar Halloween Costume Industry is hiding a big secret… and if you come a little closer, I’ll share it with you 🔮

An October 2019 survey of 19 retailers by the family nature charity Fairyland Trust supported by Hubbub, estimates that 83% of the material in 324 clothing items promoted through online platforms of retailers was virgin polyester aka plastic— the same material you find piling up in landfills and oceans.

The survey points out that Brits typically throw about 7 MILLION costumes each year, which translates to approximately 83 million Coca Cola bottles….every. single. year.

Keep in mind, this survey accounts solely for the UK, leaving out the alarming statistics from Halloween-lovers (bless their spooky hearts 🖤) in the US and the world beyond.

So what can be done? Well… a lot, actually. Here’s some guidance for a more sustainable Halloween-going experience:

🎃 Do a no-spend Halloween challenge and create outfits yourself from your closet (or friend’s closet). Visit my Halloween post last year to see the 5 outfits I created!
🎃 Thrift. These two costumes you see me fashioning this year (Steampunk Lass & Moon Witch) have many thrifted items, like the witch’s hat and the steampunk goggles, velvet corset + skirt.
🎃 Make your own costumes. I have recently adopted a sewing machine and I am SO excited to experiment with making clothes for next year as well as festivals/fairs like the Renaissance fair.
🎃 Compost or eat your damn pumpkins
🎃 Buy candy in bulk, make your own treats OR serve candy that comes in compostable packaging, like the @alterecosf truffles

Happy first day of November, dear ones 🍂

With love,
Marina
Photo by @domlabrecquephoto, creative assistance from @thecoastalalchemist ❤️❤️

The look 👀 I’ll give you if I catch you sleep

The look 👀 I’ll give you if I catch you sleeping on this year’s election and neglecting your civil duty to vote 🗳

1 in 4 people are not registered to vote. Let’s change that!!

💙✨Your Voting Checklist✨💙

—> RESEARCH as much as possible and become informed so that you can make empowered decisions on your ballot

—> CHECK the requirements in your state and make a plan for exactly when and how you will vote (if you need to set reminders on your phone!)

—> BELIEVE in yourself and the power you have to take action and make a difference. I believe the world would be a different place if more people really, truly believed in themselves. Start today by making your voice heard and voting for a more just and thriving future for all.

Visit the VOTE highlight on my page for resources and links to help you find a safe and secure way to cast your vote this year.

✌🏽#voteforchange #voteearth

Photo by @road_creative_ @studio888888888_

October is fair trade month, and you bet your spoo

October is fair trade month, and you bet your spooky booty I will be celebrating all cozied up in my fair trade organic black robe whilst stirring a pot of Witch's Brew 🔮✨ (swipe left to see).

I first discovered what "fair trade" meant in college. One day after class, I stumbled upon a store near my college town that sold all fair trade, handmade items. Intrigued, I walked into the store and ended up spending the next half hour talking to the lady who owned the store, picking her brain about the beautiful world of fair trade goods.

Now some 6 years later, I still hear her voice in my head... "fair trade is the best trade." @wearpact asked me how I get cozy at home, and it comes down to comfort, yes, but also knowing the cozy can be the peace of mind knowing what I am wearing is made consciously. The beauty of buying fair trade goods (like the @wearpact robe I am fashioning) is that it ensures responsible social, environmental, and economical methods for doing business.

Do you have any fair trade items in your home? And how do you get cozy? Let me know below!

@wearpact is one of my all-time favorite companies to support when purchasing fair trade clothing items. They've been so kind as to extend a 20% off your first purchase with code "EcoGoddess" for your sustainable + ethical shopping endeavors. Enjoy!!!

Love,
Marina

Photo done in collaboration with loveliest @road_creative_ @studio888888888_

#wearpact # sponsored

Nothing's spookier than the 1.3 billion pounds of

Nothing's spookier than the 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkin 🎃 sent to the landfill every year in the U.S.

⁠Food waste is a huge issue in America, and pumpkins are no exception. According to the USDA’s Economic Research Service, we throw away 31 percent—some 133 billion pounds and $161 billion worth—of all the food we produce for domestic sale and consumption.

When food waste ends up in the landfill, it does not have oxygen to properly decompose and thus generates methane, a greenhouse gas 23x as potent as carbon dioxide in trapping heat within our atmosphere. It's no surprise then that landfills account for 34 percent of all methane emissions in the U.S., according to the EPA.

This year and every year thereafter, may we responsibly consumer our pumpkins (and food!). May we buy them locally, enjoy them, carve away, eat them and then compost the scraps! I believe in us fam! We can be spooky AND sustainable! Lezzdoit.

Love,
Your fav ecofarmwitch 🧙🏽‍♀️✨🔮

Photo done in collaboration with @domlabrecquephoto & @studio888888888_

Beleaf me when I say... the world becomes all the

Beleaf me when I say... the world becomes all the more spectacular when you allow yourself to be fully engulfed by it.
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photo by the wonderful @domlabrecquephoto

✨🍫SpOoKy BLOODY CUPS for Halloween ✨🎃

✨🍫SpOoKy BLOODY CUPS for Halloween ✨🎃

Happy Monday, all! How are you on this fine Autumn day? I am excited to share a fall-inspired recipe with you.

These “Bloody Cups” are like peanut butter cups, but filled with a raspberry sauce, making them the perfect spooky treat for Halloween 👻! They are vegan, gluten-free and only need 3 ingredients.

R E C I P E
➵ 1 cup raspberries (ideally frozen) ➵ 1 tablespoon maple syrup ➵ 1 cup + 3/4 cup vegan baking chocolate (or chocolate chips)

I N S T R U C T I O N S
➵ Heat your frozen raspberries in a small pot on medium-high heat until soft. Then, mash the raspberries until all of the large chunks are gone. Now, add your maple syrup, give it a good mix, and set it aside to cool.
➵ In a double boiler, melt 1 cup of the chocolate. Meanwhile get your reusable tartlet mold ready (I found a silicone tartlet mold at a store nearby). ➵ Pour melted chocolate in half of each mold, then place in the fridge for a few minutes (until the chocolate hardens). ➵ Now, melt your remaining 3/4 cup of chocolate in the double boiler. Remove your mold from the fridge to now add a dollop of the raspberry filling (place it in the middle). ➵ Lastly, pour your remaining chocolate over each tartlet and place back in your fridge for each cup to Harden (give it 10 minutes).
➵ Carefully remove your cups from the mold and enjoy 😋

With love,
Marina
#vegan #veganhalloween #halloweentreats

It’s October, thus, the ecowitch within me has o

It’s October, thus, the ecowitch within me has officially come out to play 🍂💜🔮

Hand forged magic wand by a beloved local blacksmith @thecoastalalchemist (he repurposed an abandoned railroad nail ⚒)

Photo @domlabrecquephoto @studio888888888_

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