A lot of us are developing a new found respect for the planet. You may be one, who like me, are using that respect and a little free time to start a garden. I don’t have even a tint of green on my thumbs, but I’ve found composting at home to be lifesaving! While composting …
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9 Easy Herbs to Grow Outdoors – Even with a Brown Thumb
There’s a lot to love about a garden. They get you outside, they can brighten up your outdoor space, and, if you’re smart about it, they can save a ton of plastic, too. My favorite gardens are the edible kind, the gardens that save you a rushed grocery trip when you’re making a pasta, the …
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5 Super Easy Ways to Save Water
Even if you haven’t lived in drought-ridden California, it’s now well-known we need to find some more ways to save water. With fresh water being a limited resource, conserving is of the upmost importance. Why? Consider the growth in our freshwater consumption. Why we need ways to save water Our growing population needs to be …
How to Have a (Sort of) Sustainable Holiday Season
The holidays are, well, a lot, and this year’s no different. With the growing concern over the environment, everything from Cyber Monday to Christmas trees are being questioned in 2021. While many of these discussions need to be had, if you’re not quite ready to make drastic changes we’ve rounded up a few small ways …
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7 Surprising Things You can Recycle
When trying to reduce the waste in your home, you notice just how many necessary household items don’t fit into the typical recycling categories. The local recycling center only takes a portion of the waste we produce, not everything comes in cardboard, paper, an aluminum can, or a plastic or glass bottle. As it turns …
6 Steps to an Eco Friendly Cup of Coffee
ToDey as I enjoyed my steaming first cup, I realized that making coffee more sustainable is necessary. American coffee consumers drink an average of 3 cups a day – that’s a lot of joe. So how do you make your coffee more eco friendly? There might be more to your morning sludge than you think. …
Eco Friendly Milk Alternatives | What’s most sustainable?
It seems like every year we hear about new eco friendly milk alternatives. One year it’s coconut milk, the next hemp. The number of options are catching up to the choices in the cereal aisle. While some people switch to nondairy milk to soothe tummy troubles, many are looking for a more sustainable alternative. In …
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How Eco Friendly is Your Closet? The Difference Between Hemp and Linen
At first glance, hemp and linen appear to be nearly the same. They both become softer with each wash. They’re both breathable fabrics with antibacterial properties. In fact, you need a microscope to see the difference between the two. With the fashion industry under fire for their environmental practices, clothing manufacturers around the globe are …
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Degradable, Biodegradable, Compostable – what’s the difference?
The terms degradable, biodegradable, and compostable are used on packaging and sometimes thrown around in conversation as if they’re interchangeable, but they’re definitely not. If you’re interested in buying the products that are least harmful to the environment, understanding these terms is critical. Spoiler: only one of these terms indicates a product will degrade without …
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Solar Energy at Home, Rooftop and Portable
by Danielle Dorchester Last updated: June 21, 2021 Solar energy at home is an exciting opportunity that gets more attainable every day. In addition to offering a clean source of electricity to address our increasing dependence, it also offers potential utility bill savings. It’s easy to get swept up by the idea of doing something …
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What is the Clean Beauty Movement?
These days, we’re seeing the word “clean” everywhere. From “clean beauty” to “clean living”, our society seems obsessed with all things spotless. The word “clean” suggests health and safety, but what does the clean beauty movement mean? The Clean Beauty Movement, Defined The industry’s first mention of “clean” came in the 1970’s, with CoverGirl’s campaign …
5 Eco Friendly Baby Toys Your Kid will Love
As a concerned parent or parent-to-be, you may be considering everything in your home, and wondering if they’re baby and eco-safe. It might surprise you how many common household items don’t make the cut when there’s a little one around. We’ve studied and reviewed cleaning products, sunscreens, chemicals, and even conventional diapers. While shopping for …
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