Is a tight budget holding you back from an eco-friendly lifestyle? Don’t let it! There is plenty of good you can do for the environment with little to no money! First, remember that the concept of an “eco-friendly lifestyle” isn’t black and white. You do what you can with what you have. Small ... READ the POST
3 Simple Strategies for an Eco-Friendly Kitchen
Want to make your home more eco-friendly? A great place to start is to switch from disposables to reusables! By buying less, using less and throwing away less, we’re using less resources and contributing less to landfills. The big picture? Better for the planet, better for us and better for ... READ the POST
5 Plastic-Free Swaps for the Bathroom
Want to reduce single-use plastic? Try starting in the bathroom! Think of all the plastic waste that comes out of your bathroom: packaging, bottles and more. Many wind up in the landfill or polluting the ocean. Even if you recycle, that plastic can only be reused one or two more times. Not to ... READ the POST
How to Reduce Your Plastic Consumption
Did you know there’s a monthly event in July called Plastic Free July? Their motto is “choose to refuse single-use plastic” and you can join the free challenge and commit to ditching plastic at a level that feels realistic for your lifestyle. While many of us make an effort to minimize our plastic ... READ the POST
Earth Month: 3 Ways to Align Your Actions with Your Values
We know the planet is in trouble. According to NASA, carbon dioxide levels in the air are at their highest in 650,000 years, thanks to deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels. Earth’s polar ice sheets are losing mass and 6.4 million tons of plastic are dumped into the oceans every year. We ... READ the POST
3 Ways You Can Help Reduce Food Waste
It's guest post time! Food waste has gotten out of hand and there are actions we can all take to mitigate this colossal problem. I couldn't think of a better person to pen a guest post on food waste than my good friend, dietitian and sustainable food crusader Chris Vogliano. Read more about his ... READ the POST