Lifestyle
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11 ways to reduce microplastic consumption
Let’s start by talking about why plastic is so widely used. The short answer is that it’s inexpensive to make. Before the existence of plastic, we used glass, paper, and other more natural products, but plastic can be made more cheaply than most other substitutes. Because it’s inexpensive, that also means it really isn’t a Continue reading
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Zero waste fitness routine
Regular exercise is one of the absolute best things you can do to take care of your body. Personally, I love getting my workouts in outdoors whenever possible but the gym works, too, and it’s a nice backup when the weather is bad. I also totally understand that group classes help with accountability if that’s Continue reading
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High protein meat alternatives
One of the single most effective ways an individual can make an impact on climate change is by reducing consumption of animal products. The first question I am usually asked about when discussing a plant-based diet is “how do you get enough protein if you aren’t eating meat?” Protein is, of course, a vital aspect Continue reading
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17 earth day activities
Happy earth month, y’all! While we all should be doing what we can to treat the earth better every day and month of the year, it doesn’t hurt to have Earth Day as a friendly reminder to refocus on our efforts – like New Year’s Day but for sustainability 🙂 Whether you are an all-in Continue reading
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Free ways to go zero waste
Contrary to popular belief (and what convincing marketing tactics will tell you), going zero waste doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the things we think we need to buy to replace our old, wasteful versions. It is true that sometimes the eco friendly version of Continue reading
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How to make your coffee addiction more eco-friendly
I’m not going to lie, I love coffee so much that I look forward to drinking it in the morning when I’m going to sleep at night. It’s a mandatory part of my morning routine and I know many others feel the same! I will never advocate for you to cut out something that brings Continue reading
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10 eco-friendly travel tips
I’m back! It’s been a couple of weeks since my last post because my husband and I were on our honeymoon. And let me tell you, there is nothing like traveling halfway across the world to put eco-friendly habits in perspective – both for better and for worse. First of all, since most single-use plastics Continue reading
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14 sustainable resolution ideas for the New Year
The time is upon us. Time to reflect on the previous year and prepare goals and intentions for the coming year. If you participate in this process every year, you’re probably used to coming up with goals in all of the standard categories – fitness, finances, accomplishments at work, starting a new hobby, etc. For Continue reading
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What do sustainability and minimalism have in common?
Chances are, if you’ve done any research about sustainable/low-waste living, some results for minimalism have also popped up. The two ideas have quite a lot in common although they aren’t really the same thing. The reason I bring it up on this blog is because one of my main goals is to share ways that Continue reading
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Plastic-free is the way to be
There are so many reasons to try to reduce the amount of waste we generate, but, if you focus only on one thing, it should be plastic. Plastic is in the clothes we wear, the carpets we walk on, and encases the food we eat. It is, quite literally, everywhere, even though it has only Continue reading
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