April Jordan is a Sustainability Specialist and the Founder of The Ethical Edit, a blog dedicated to making ethical fashion and lifestyle changes accessible by sharing easy-to-digest sustainability information and ethical and sustainable brand reviews. With over five years of experience in sustainability and over five years in the marketing and communications field, April is passionate about using her skills to make the world a better place.
wikiHow's Editorial ProcesswikiHow partners with over 1000+ experts from a wide range of fields to ensure our content is accurate and based on well-established research and testimony. Content Managers conduct interviews and work closely with each expert to review information, answer reader questions, and add credible advice. Learn more about our editorial process and why millions of readers trust wikiHow.
Co-authored Articles (9)
Live off the Grid
If you’re looking for absolute freedom, going off the grid may be the lifestyle for you! Living off the grid means living without connections to public utilities like sewer, water, and electrical lines. It also usuall...
Remove a Jar Label
Many people like to reuse glass jars for storage and craft projects. Unfortunately, many of these jars come with stubborn, pesky labels that are difficult to remove. They often leave behind bits of paper and glue residue...
Save the Environment at Home
There are plenty of little steps that people can take at home to help save the environment. While the eco-footprint of each step is small, thousands of people doing the same thing can make a difference. In making some sm...
Pick Up Litter
Litter is a threat to wildlife and public health. If you want to make a difference in your community, take it upon yourself to pick up trash and waste around your city. Choose a location that you feel is most affected by...
Save the Environment (for Teens)
Cleaning up the existing damage to our environment and preventing further destruction is a huge job. It can seem like there is no way one person, especially a young person, can make a difference. But you can make a dif...
Reuse Empty Aluminum Cans
Aluminum cans are a household waste problem. All the canned food and soda sold results in perfectly reusable metal going to landfills. While you can recycle your cans, you can also use them for simple household crafts. R...
Make a Plastic Bag Holder
Many people like to save their plastic grocery bags as trashcan liners, for crafts, and other purposes. Unfortunately, plastic bags can take up a lot of room. You could always stuff yours into an extra plastic bag, but w...
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Your carbon footprint refers to the amount of greenhouse gases you produce through your behavior. While the vast majority of carbon emissions are produced by corporations, you can still help to make the world a better pl...
Reuse Candle Jars
Did you know that candle jars can be reused and recycled to make something entirely new? Once you clean out a candle jar, the possibilities are endless! We’ve got the best ways you can reuse a candle jar. From the bath...