Candor Thoughts: A Blog on Life, Sustainability, Art, and Fashion

can AI save the world?
can AI save the world?
How much do you rely on AI in your daily lives? For me, it’s way more than what I ever could have expected. With the development of Chat GPT, professors... Read more...
how to gift sustainably this valentine's day
how to gift sustainably this valentine's day
I love giving gifts on Valentine’s Day. Even though Valentine’s Day is considered a “capitalist” holiday, I still love it! If you have a romantic partner or not, Valentine’s Day... Read more...
diary of a compost denier
diary of a compost denier
As an avid houseplant parent and gardener, I knew compost could give my plants the oomf that they needed to thrive. Some gardeners or farmers even call the end result... Read more...
being realistic about sustainability this new year
being realistic about sustainability this new year
According to Forbes, 77% of people are trying to live more sustainably, and with the new year comes an opportunity to make a commitment towards bettering ourselves. While traditionally people... Read more...
my attempt at being plastic free
my attempt at being plastic free
This is a continuation of a past article. Click here to access. Earlier in November, we discovered that recycling plastic is more wasteful and harmful than we thought. In fact,... Read more...
can women save the world? a modern femnist movement, eco-feminism
can women save the world? a modern femnist movement, eco-feminism
Written by Hailee Settlemoir As world leaders struggle to enact policies that allow for a more sustainable and eco-friendly planet, activists have adopted new ways to connect their passions for... Read more...
reasons to shop small this holiday season!
reasons to shop small this holiday season!
Written by Hailee Settlemoir   Amazon is so damn convenient. So, I can see why it’s easy to default to it during the Holidays when the pressure is on, and... Read more...
Discounts and Death; The enviromental impact of black friday
Discounts and Death; The enviromental impact of black friday
written by Hailee Settlemoir While one is more likely to point to Christmas or Valentine’s Day as an example of the most consumerist holidays of the year, I offer Black... Read more...
recycling plastic is more harmful than you think
recycling plastic is more harmful than you think
is recycling actually worth it? Read more...
photo of the earth being cleaned, metaphor for greenwashing
trends in sustainability and consumerism
Why Corporations Need to Take Sustainability Seriously. Written by Hailee Settlemoir Sustainability has become a recent movement in consumerism over the past few years, and companies have started taking notice.... Read more...
your guide to a green halloween
your guide to a green halloween
Written by Hailee Settlemoir   As the leaves start to change and the air starts to get colder, thereal fright of the season begins to rear its ugly head. This... Read more...
are capitalism and sustainability compatible?
are capitalism and sustainability compatible?
Are Sustainability and Capitalism Compatible? Written by Hailee Settlemoir Recently, there has been a call to action for our economic systems to enhance environmental wellbeing. However, capitalism has run rampant... Read more...