When you first start trying to move towards a plastic-free kitchen, it can seem challenging. Maybe you don’t have access to a bulk food store so you end up with more plastic food packaging than you’d like. We don’t have a bulk food store where we live, but we still manage to keep our kitchen …
There are many ways that our shopping habits and clothing choices can help save the world. Sustainable fashion encompasses both the brand and the consumer. For brands, they have an ethical responsibility to pay their garment workers a living wage and ensure they have a safe workplace. They should maximize the good they are doing …
An experience gift is the best gift you can give someone. Think back to your childhood. Which presents do you remember getting from your favorite relative? Maybe you remember a few, or maybe none at all. I know I can barely remember most of the Christmas and birthday gifts I got as a child. You …
Fall is upon us, which means one thing–all my favorite holidays are coming right up! Even if you’ve been dedicated to reducing your waste all year long, the holiday season always manages to throw everyone for a spin. Halloween is no different. Having an eco-friendly Halloween can seem like a major challenge. Halloween has tons …
I’ve finally achieved a zero waste shower routine! It’s been a long time coming; I’ve been almost zero waste in the shower for several months now. I finally started using a safety razor, making me 100% plastic-free behind that shower curtain. Although it’s just one small part of my daily routine, it’s really exciting to …
Plastic-Free July is a global challenge that millions of people undertake to reduce their plastic usage. We all know the power of social media challenges and movements, and if you’re reading this, you want to be part of this campaign too! To get started, head on over to www.plasticfreejuly.org to sign up for the challenge. …
Since waking up to a more sustainable way of life, I’ve realized the importance of making your own kitchen staples. Choosing to make a few simple recipes from scratch helps my family accomplish three things: Helps us reduce plastic waste Allows us to eat more organic food Enables us to have less processed meals Ever …
Plastic waste and birthday parties go hand in hand. From the crinkly plastic baggies of party favors, to the red solo cups, forks, styrofoam plates, tablecloths and balloons–almost everything at a kids birthday party is plastic! It makes sense. It’s cheap, it’s disposable, and clean up is almost too good to be true! Just drag …
I have a confession to make. I still use plastic. And I don’t see any foreseeable end to it in my near future (certainly not while I’m living in Japan). Am I always striving to find ways to reduce waste and live more sustainably? Yes. But do I think I’ll be able to be completely …
Glass jars are a staple in a sustainable household and can be used for so many different things. I aspire to own less instead of more, therefore any single item that can fulfill multiple purposes is near and dear to my heart. This is one of the reasons why glass jars have earned their place …