Plastic-Free Living

The Environmental Impact of Halloween Candy

The Environmental Impact of Halloween Candy

Halloween is a time for fun, costumes, and, of course, candy! But behind the excitement lurks a spooky reality—Halloween candy waste. Each year, millions of pounds of candy packaging end up in landfills, contributing to the growing plastic waste problem....

Halloween Waste: Something to Really Be Afraid Of

Halloween Waste: Something to Really Be Afraid Of

Halloween is just around the corner! It’s time to welcome the candy, jack-o’-lanterns, and spooky faces in the late month of October.  However, one dilemma that’s often unaddressed is a Halloween scare every household should be aware of – earth polluting Halloween materials...

Where Do Your Donated Clothes Actually Go?

Where Do Your Donated Clothes Actually Go?

When you drop off a bag of clothes at your local donation center, you might feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that your gently used items could find a new home. However, the journey of donated clothing is more complex than you might think, and not all of it ends up where you’d expect...

How to Recycle Clothes and Textiles: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Recycle Clothes and Textiles: A Comprehensive Guide

Recycling clothes and textiles is a simple yet powerful way to reduce your environmental footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Sustainable Coffee Consumption: How to Minimize Carbon Footprint

Sustainable Coffee Consumption: How to Minimize Carbon Footprint

Coffee production impacts the environment through deforestation, water usage, chemical pollution, and more. By making conscious choices in your coffee consumption, you can play a part in reducing carbon emissions and alleviating stress on people, animals, and our Mother Earth.

The Buzz on Bees: Celebrating National Honey Bee Day

The Buzz on Bees: Celebrating National Honey Bee Day

August 17th marks the annual celebration of National Honey Bee Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the vital role honey bees and other bees play in our ecosystem...

Who Can Go Plastic-Free for Plastic Free July: You or Your Bestie?

Who Can Go Plastic-Free for Plastic Free July: You or Your Bestie?

Plastic Free July is a great opportunity to reduce your plastic consumption and contribute to a healthier planet. But why not add a little fun and friendly competition to the challenge? This year, try competing with a friend to see who can accumulate less plastic waste for the month...

Building Habits for a More Sustainable Lifestyle

Building Habits for a More Sustainable Lifestyle

I have learned that building sustainable habits is fundamentally about the desire to make positive changes and the continuous effort to enact these changes.

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