Plastic-Free Living

5 Easy Swaps for a Zero-Waste Holiday Season

5 Easy Swaps for a Zero-Waste Holiday Season

During the holiday season, Americans generate approximately 25% more waste than usual, amounting to an extra 1 million tons of waste per week between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.

Real or Fake: The Christmas Tree Dilemma

Real or Fake: The Christmas Tree Dilemma

Ho Ho Ho, Merry Consumer Season! Part of the rich tapestry of American holiday tradition is the Christmas tree, glowing with light and shiny baubles as the centerpiece of our seasonal décor. But does that tree fit in with a commitment to reducing our waste?

Green Gifting: 10 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season

Green Gifting: 10 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season

This holiday season, embrace eco-friendly gifting with items that promote sustainability and reduce waste. Here’s a curated list of our best green gifts, including some exciting new products in our shop, perfect for everyone on your list!

Tips for a More Sustainable Thanksgiving Holiday

Tips for a More Sustainable Thanksgiving Holiday

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. 

Creative Ways to Use a Nut Milk Bag + Recipes

Creative Ways to Use a Nut Milk Bag + Recipes

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 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...

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...

The Ethical and Sustainability Concerns of Temu and Shein

The Ethical and Sustainability Concerns of Temu and Shein

Time Magazine stated Shein's "rapid use of virgin polyester and large consumption of oil churns out the same amount of CO2 as approximately 180 coal-fired power plants." 

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