Plastic-Free Living

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?

Let's consider the darker side of chocolate...No, not dark chocolate! But the effects of cacao farming on small farmers, children, and our Mother Earth...

Valentine's Day is upon us...There are generally two prepackaged, easy, and possibly affordable options for gifts that you'll see virtually everywhere- chocolate and flowers. Potentially great for the wallet, perhaps, but not so much for Mother Earth....

If every American family wrapped just 3 presents in reused materials, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields...small steps DO matter! Here are some tips and tricks on decorating sustainably (and cheaply) this holiday season....

4.6 billion pounds of wrapping paper are produced each year in the U.S. alone, and about HALF is thrown into landfills. What a nightmare for our planet year after year, but we can help with these low-waste holiday gift wrapping ideas...

With the holidays nearing and sustainable gifting an option, why not consider shopping small this season? Shopping small means supporting local businesses over corporations – that means investing in your community and making a positive, social (heck, maybe even environmental!) impact.