Sustain-a-ville

mindful, eco-friendly, and non-toxic living

  • How to have a sustainable Halloween

    How to have a sustainable Halloween

    It’s that time of year! Halloween is coming up in less than two weeks. For many, this time of a year is a favorite and, admittedly, I am a fall girlie at heart. So this seems like as good of a time as any to talk about this holiday and how we can participate more Continue reading

  • 3 Products To Upcycle In Your Everyday Life

    3 Products To Upcycle In Your Everyday Life

    In last week’s post we talked about plastic and why it’s so terrible for the environment. If you make some efforts to cut plastic out of your life, chances are pretty good you’re going to end up with more of an abundance of other materials like paper, aluminum, and glass. These materials are better for Continue reading

  • Plastic-free is the way to be

    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

  • 3 Ways to Reduce Kitchen Waste

    3 Ways to Reduce Kitchen Waste

    In keeping with the theme from the first post, this week I’m going to share with you some of my favorite ways to reduce waste in the kitchen. One of the best things about the suggestions I’ve shared below and the concept of waste-reduction in general is that it saves us money! By repurposing an Continue reading

  • The Ins and Outs of Composting

    The Ins and Outs of Composting

    My own personal journey on the road to low waste started with composting, so it seems fitting to start here. I would like to acknowledge that, if you found yourself reading this blog, it’s likely you already have a basic understanding of some sustainable practices. I’m still going to cover the basics because you never Continue reading