#CreatorStory! A new series highlighting ShopStyle Collective influencers, their stories and learning experiences, and advice they have for other content creators who may just be getting started.
This month, we are celebrating Earth Day with Jordan Santos (@jordanrisa) to hear about her unique journey and how she supports sustainability as an influencer!
Read on for the full interview:
Jordan Risa #CreatorStory
Q: How do you support sustainability as an influencer?
A: I try my best to be mindful of the packages and partnerships I accept and only say yes to gifting and sponsored posts that I know I will wear / use multiple times and in the immediate future. I often encourage opting for secondhand and vintage items when shopping for new clothing or accessories. I also share the small ways I try to support sustainability in my everyday life, whether it’s showing my reusable water bottles and grocery totes, how I compost, or sharing plastic-free and/or refillable products.
Q:What is one thing anyone can do to be more eco-friendly?
A: Be mindful of consumption! Before making a purchase, take a step back and ask yourself if you *really* need it and if you think it will get a lot of use. And if you do, see if there are secondhand or vintage options to buy instead of a brand new item. Whether it’s furniture, clothing, shoes, or books, there are so many resources to buy secondhand.
Q: What are your top picks? (Brands or products across beauty, fashion, home, etc.)
A: For home: By Humankind is a clean personal care brand that reduces single-use products by offering refillable ones.
Public Goods is a great source as they source biodegradable alternatives for plastic bottles.
Package-Free Shop is another go-to of mine for sea sponges, reusable panty liners, and bars of soap.
For clothing: Depop and The Real Real are my absolute go-to sites for beautiful secondhand clothing and accessories.
For beauty: La Bouche Rouge creates gorgeous and timeless clean refillable beauty products.
Q:How can other influencers use their platforms to drive awareness for sustainable practices, clean brands and products, and an eco-friendly lifestyle?
Sharing the ways they support sustainable practices, no matter how small! I’ve learned so much from the little tips I’ve picked up on Instagram from a variety of people. Also, amplifying those who are experts in the space and really living a sustainable lifestyle. I love to follow @ajabarber, @jennyong, and @futureearth as I learn so much from them.
Follow Jordan on her Instagram @jordanrisa
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