Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and boy did I procrastinate with gifts this year! Usually we send flowers back home to our moms, but I recently learned just how unsustainable cut flowers can be. In my online shopping frenzy to come across the perfect gift for my mom and mother-in-law, I decided to …
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 …
Singapore is a stunning city unlike any other place in the world. An incredible blend of nature and city, it’s been nicknamed “The City in a Garden.” It is one of the world’s greenest cities, with 47% of Singapore being covered by gardens or parks. This was evident right away, with buildings everywhere having trees …
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 …
After being on my zero waste journey for 5 months now, I decided to go one week plastic-free. Let me tell you, it was hard! Japan is not the most zero-waste friendly country, not one bit. With my husband out of town for the week, it was the perfect opportunity for me to eliminate my …