Plastic-Free Living

This year, let’s approach Thanksgiving with a spirit of mindfulness—honoring both the planet and the past—and focus on making more sustainable choices. 

The origins of Thanksgiving are deeply rooted in colonialism—a legacy that involves the oppression of Indigenous people. This history is often overlooked, leaving the holiday's true beginnings sanitized in mainstream narratives. Over time, Thanksgiving has also evolved into a day of harmful overconsumption, as excessive feasting and the subsequent Black Friday shopping frenzy fuel waste and environmental impact. Let's reflect on all of it....

This Black Friday, let’s shift from impulse buying to mindful shopping. Discover how conscious consumerism can turn the holiday season into an opportunity to support sustainable brands, reduce waste, and make every purchase count. In this blog, we’ll guide you on spotting greenwashing, shopping with intention, and minimizing the environmental impact of returns. Join us in making this holiday season a force for good—because conscious consumerism is the gift that keeps on giving.

No Straw November is a global movement encouraging individuals to avoid using plastic straws for 30 days. While it may seem like a small change, the collective effort can make a significant difference in reducing single-use plastic waste.

By using every part of the pumpkin, you can reduce food waste, maximize nutritional intake, and we all know that every small sustainable action adds up to a more sustainable planet for all! This guide aligns perfectly with the zero-waste philosophy, ensuring that nothing goes unused.

Did you know that Nut milk bags are incredibly versatile and can be used for more than just making nut milk?! Here’s how you can use a nut milk bag for a variety of tasks, each presented like a recipe to help you maximize its utility.

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 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...