Sustain-a-ville

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… Read more: 11 ways to reduce microplastic consumption

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… Read more: Zero waste fitness routine

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… Read more: High protein meat alternatives

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… Read more: 17 earth day activities

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… Read more: Free ways to go zero waste