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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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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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Easy zero waste chocolate peanut butter cups
Who doesn’t love a good chocolate peanut butter cup? Reese’s brand is probably the most popular but I also love the dark chocolate kind made by Trader Joe’s. What I don’t love about either of those options is that they come wrapped in un-recyclable plastic. So I make my own! To save the earth from 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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How to get (almost) free organic vegetables
It might be a tad early, but this week I started my seeds indoors for the vegetable garden I’m planning this year. Last year was very much a learning year for me and hopefully some of the things I learned can help you get your own veggies off to a good start this spring. Seeds Continue reading
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Zero Waste Valentine’s Day
The month of love has arrived! While February is a great excuse to tell the ones we love how we feel, it’s good to be mindful of how this holiday can be consumer driven and how we can celebrate in ways that still get our message across without having a negative impact on the planet. 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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9 ways to conserve water
One of my resolutions in the new year is to expand my sustainability practices to include water conservation. For people that live in an area that has an abundance of clean water, it’s easy to forget that it is a scarce resource in other parts of the world. Although 70% of the earth is covered Continue reading
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5 tips for an eco-friendly closet
By now we probably all know that fast-fashion is no friend to the earth. And no judgement here if you’ve fallen for the crazy low prices that some companies advertise – I have certainly been there. When you’re on a budget, getting a brand new wardrobe seems almost too good to be true. But the Continue reading
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